Associate Chief Nursing Officer

The Job

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is recruiting for an Associate Chief Nursing Officer who assists with the direction, planning, organization, coordination of in-patient nursing services and related service programs at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Through subordinate managers and supervisors, the position oversees the operations of the Nursing Service and service lines directing budget preparation; developing and maintaining standards of nursing practice, policy and procedure; ensuring regulatory compliance; and acting as the Chief Nursing Officer during absences.

For more detailed information, refer to the Associate Chief Nursing Officer job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND SALARY

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The County offers a generous benefit package which includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience within the designated salary range of 86C: $144,144.00 - $206,835.20 Annually , plus 3% annual across the board salary increases on February 2025 and 2026. ( Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)

Our generous alternative Modified Benefits Option provides a wage differential of4% above the base salarywith a complementing modified leaves package and benefits, including the use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leaves cash outs, and retirement contribution rates.

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Located on a beautiful 70-acre campus in Colton, California (50 miles east of Los Angeles), Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is a state-of-the-art, public/nonprofit, 456-bed, university affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital houses a regional burn center serving four counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono and Inyo), a comprehensive stroke center, level I trauma center and a freestanding in-patient behavioral health center. Additionally, ARMC operates five community-based, primary care clinics and over 40 specialty care outpatient services. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the adjacently located California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), the Inland Empire's newest medical school.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history and education verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Availability: Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility and on-call availability is required.

Travel: Travel throughout the State and County may be required. Incumbent will be required to make provisions for such transportation. At the time of hire a valid California class C driver license and proof of liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess ALL of the following:

License: Must possess and maintain licensure as a Registered Nurse with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience: Three (3) years of senior management experience in an acute care hospital.

Substitution: A Master's Degree in Nursing may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a progressive, results-oriented nurse leader, who is a strategic planner with a demonstrated record of achievement in the administration of the nursing services in a large teaching acute care hospital. This candidate will also have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, provide excellent customer service, problem-solve and establish the standards of nursing and patient care services to achieve excellence in patient satisfaction and quality of care. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be financially savvy, possess the flexibility to adapt and lead through change, as well as embrace and implement new ideas. The candidate will be knowledgeable in a wide range of nursing practice issues including the laws and regulations governing standards of patient care.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. The recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicate in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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