CLINICAL NURSING DIRECTOR II, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

FIRST DAY OF FILING : March 6, 2019 at 8 : 00 A.M. (PST)EXAM NUMBER : Y5299LTYPE OF RECRUITMENT : OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYCorrectional Health Services – 4 % Recruitment and Retention BonusThe County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 4 % bonus for full-time Clinical Nursing Director II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.THE MISSION : To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.DEFINITION : Under general supervision, administers multiple major programs or organizational areas with full responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and controlling the accomplishment of both short and long-term nursing service objectives.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS : Positions allocable to this class may function as a clinical nursing director in one of the following roles with responsibility for 126 to 450 full-time equivalent subordinate positions within the Integrated Correctional Health Services Unit : Plans the nature, content and extent of nursing operations for achievement of both short and long-term objectives.Determines the subordinate organizational structure, nursing operations, nursing methods and standards, and makes adjustments consistent with changing objectives.Manages and provides input into the budget of assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and justifies budget and personnel resource requests.Establishes policy for determining program emphasis and operating guidelines, including setting goals for delegated areas of responsibility.Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice.Evaluates and initiates corrective action regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards.Evaluates the performance of subordinates; resolves problems involving grievances and discipline.Administers general personnel management matters and actions.Participates in strategic planning for the organization and for the nursing service.Participates in formulating policy, procedure and standards for the organization and nursing service.In assignments with interagency Departments, confers with management staff in order to resolve problems, make fiscal and administrative decisions, and ensures that policies and procedures are consistent with involved Departments.Serves as Chief Nursing Officer I in his / her absence, as required.Actively participates in local and national organizations to represent the facility.Assumes responsibility for the operational and administrative duties for assigned facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Drives to various facilities located throughout Los Angeles County to perform job-related essential functions.Performs other duties as assigned.SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor's degree

• in nursing or closely related health field
• from an accredited
• program.-AND-A relevant Master's degree
• in nursing or health care administration (MHA, MHS, MPH in administration) from an accredited
• program.-AND-Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager
• LICENSE(S) REQUIRED : A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.PHYSICAL CLASS : Physical Class II – Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :
• In order to meet the Selection Requirements, applicants are required to attach a valid legible photocopy of Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree with the application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online . Applications without the required degrees will be considered incomplete, and subject to disqualification.
• Closely related health field is defined as : Nursing AdministrationNursing EducationHealthcare ManagementPublic Health (for other than Public Health Nurses)
• In the County of Los Angeles, a Nurse Manager administers an assigned nursing program or organizational unit with responsibility for planning, selecting and / or devising the methods and procedures to be used and for directing nursing supervisors and / or other personnel in the accomplishment of designated goals.EXAMINATION CONTENT : The examination will consist of : An evaluation of experience and education based on application information weighted 100%.Additional points will be awarded for additional nurse manager experience.CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Service - Correctional Health.SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Appointees will be in direct contact with inmates.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Applications electronically received after 5 : 00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or recession of appointment.NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst, Oscar Ramirez at oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include exam number and exam title.ADA COORDINATOR : (323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst(213) 288-7000oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr

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