Charge Nurse-Correctional Health Services

Are you looking for a challenge and a place where you can apply all that you’ve learned in nursing school to help the underserved in the community? If you are a jack of all trades in your skillset, come to Correctional Health. It’s the best kept secret in nursing careers. Your experience in chronic care, acute care, urgent and emergency medicine, psychiatric, and or OBGYN nursing are utilized daily. If this work intrigues you, come join our wonderful multi-disciplinary team!

Correctional Health Services of San Mateo County Health is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Charge Nurse - Correctional Health Services.

The Charge Nurse will, under general supervision, coordinate the functioning of the medical clinic and the operation of nursing services offered at the Maguire Correctional Facility; supervise licensed and non-licensed nursing staff and may perform all aspects of patient care; and participate in the development and implementation of unit or clinic goals. The current position is for a full-time Charge Nurse - Correctional Health (RN) opening on the PM Shift.

The ideal candidate will have recent Correctional Nursing experience; management/supervisory experience in a correctional health setting; worked collaboratively with Public Health, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Sheriff's Office and Probation departments; conducted budget preparation and monitoring; and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

· Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.

· Possession and maintenance of BLS certification.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/4443113/charge-nurse-correctional-health-services-open-promotional to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024, AT 11:59 P.M. PST
Applications Screening: April 17, 2024
Combined Panel/Department Interviews: May 5, 2024

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.