Supervising Correctional Nurse I

The Job

The Supervising Correctional Nurse I is a first level supervisory position, who provides assistance and support to the Supervising Correctional Nurse II as well as assist with the scheduling and assignment of healthcare personnel, reviews and assists with contractual concerns, prepares and signs work performance evaluations and provides recommendations in the hiring and disciplinary actions. The incumbent assists, trains, and supervises health care staff; participates and provides recommendations in hiring and disciplinary actions. Acts as the liaison with detention staff, hospitals and other medical agencies; performs quality improvement audits in collaboration with the Quality Management Specialist; responds to emergencies throughout the facility. The position assists to ensure the highest degree of clinical and operational performance in health services; coordinates the work, and trains the professional healthcare staff.

Immediate Vacancies exist in the Sheriff's Department. The list established by this recruitment will also be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Correctional Nurse I job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Successful candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation including a polygraph and live scan.

Physical Demands: Requires physical agility and mobility, hand dexterity, good vision and hearing; lifting and carrying of up to ten (10) pounds. Working conditions involve exposure to infectious materials.

Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. Incumbents are required to make a provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. The incumbent must be flexible to travel between facilities as needed.
Sponsorship: 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

License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of California andmust possess current CPR Certification.

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Experience:

Option 1: One (1) year of experience as a Lead/Charge Nurse AND six (6) months experience working in a locked correctional facility .

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Option 2: Two (2) years of experience working as a Correctional Nurse II.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute setting with a minimum of one (1) year as a lead correctional nurse. This person will be highly organized with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to multi-task, think critically, analyze and process critical information, negotiate and resolve conflicts, as well as develop and implement processes to improve healthcare services offered.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, do not miss this career opportunity. 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/or resume and the supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Supervisory Nurses Unit

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/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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