Staff Nurse-25453807

<div style="text-align: center"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1408/jobpostings/image/2024 Banner Lake.jpg" style="width: 650px"> </div><div style="text-align: center"><br>The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently<br>accepting applications for the position of<br><br><strong>STAFF NURSE</strong></div><div style="text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left"><p>Staff Nurses are registered nurses who possess specialized skills in long-term care, behavioral health, or public health.  Positions may be assigned to a skilled, long-term care nursing, behavioral health, or public health facility. </p></div><p style="text-align: left"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong>Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply.   Interviews will take place on Tuesdays.  Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.</strong></span><strong> </strong></p></div><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div style="text-align: center"><p style="margin: 0"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; text-decoration-line: underline">Future Salary Increases:</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">** June 2026 – 6.7% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 3.2% Market Adjustment)</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic">** June 2027 – 6.2% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 3.2% Market Adjustment)</span></p><br></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial">HOURLY RATES AND PREMIUMS</span></div><br><div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1408/jobpostings/image/20250701073653_Staff Nurse (4538) - 7.1.2025.jpg" style="width: 800px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8pt"><br></p></div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left">The current vacancy is at the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility located at 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other HHSA departments. </div><br>Click <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/classspecs/80669?keywords=staff%20nurse&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>for the complete job description including minimum requirements and required licenses, more information on duties, working conditions, and probationary period.<div style="text-align: left"><strong> <br></strong></div><div style="text-align: left">***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. *** </div><div style="text-align: left"><br></div><div style="text-align: left"><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</strong></div>Possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing is required at time of appointment.  <br><br><div style="text-align: left"><strong><div style="text-align: left">NOTES</div></strong></div><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding: 0 0 0 40px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left">Some experience or course work in the areas of skilled, communicable diseases, pediatric, and/or public health clinic nursing is highly desirable. </div></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left">A valid California Class C driver's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.</div></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left">A valid CPR card is required at the time of appointment.</div></li><li style="list-style-type: inherit; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: center"><div style="text-align: left">A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment. </div></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify">The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.  This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.<br> <br>The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.</p><p style="text-align: justify">Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.</p><br><strong>INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS <br></strong>Interviews will take place on Tuesdays.  Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.<br><br><strong>The selected candidates will receive a SAME DAY JOB OFFER! Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork.  </strong><br><br>The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.<br><br><ul type="disc"><li>Job Offer and Background Process: Day of interview.</li><li>Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.</li><li> Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.</li></ul><br><div style="text-align: left"><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT</span></strong><span style="color: inherit"><br></span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. </span></p></div><div style="text-align: left"><div style="text-align: left"><p><br></p><p><strong>EVALUATION PROCESS</strong></p><p>Qualified applicants will be placed on a <strong>three (3) month</strong> employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.<br><br><strong>NOTES</strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-indent: 0; width: auto">Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.</span> </p><p style="text-align: center"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1408/jobpostings/image/1 Veteran.jpg" style="width: 174px"></p><p><br></p><p><strong>As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.</strong><br> <br><a href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hr/VeteransResources/Veterans_Preference_Policy.html"><strong>Veteran’s Preference Policy</strong></a><strong> </strong>The County of San Diego offers<strong> </strong>preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.<br> <br><a href="https://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/skills-translator"><strong>Military Skills Translator</strong></a> Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!<br><br><em>The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our <a href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/cao/docs/stratplan.pdf">Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov)</a></em><em> as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a <a href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/annualreport/en/home.html">Framework for the Future</a></em><em> that will create a County that works for all. </em></p><div style="text-align: center"><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1408/jobpostings/image/Capture.JPG.png" style="width: 155px"></div><p>Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as <strong>disaster service workers</strong>. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any <strong><em>county</em></strong>, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.</p><p style="text-align: center"><img alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1408/jobpostings/image/Diversity.jpg" style="height: 164.936px; width: 153px"></p><p><br></p><p>The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.</p></div></div>

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