Nurse Manager

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department has an opportunity for a Nurse Manager assigned to the Occupational Health and Wellness Division in Riverside. This position plays a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of high-quality occupational health services for County departments by overseeing daily clinic operations, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational standards. The Nurse Manager will oversee employee health services, including health assessments, immunizations, screenings, triage, and follow-up care while ensuring accurate clinical documentation and high standards of patient care. The incumbent will provide day-to-day leadership and direction to nursing and medical support staff, assist with staff training and scheduling, and promote a collaborative work environment. This position will also support quality improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and regulations, and serve as a resource to County departments on occupational health matters. The ideal candidate will possess occupational health nursing experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, and a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license. Schedule: A 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Fridays off.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Four years of supervisory experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital or non-acute healthcare facility, public health clinic or program.
Principles of leadership and management; nursing processes and its application in patient care; licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements; staff scheduling; performance evaluations; group dynamics; progressive disciplinary action; teambuilding and conflict management; problem-solving and management techniques.
Implement the principles of leadership and management in the nursing process; ensure compliance with Department goals, objectives, strategic plan, policies and procedures; prepare and maintain reports and clinical records; communicate clearly via oral and written methods; monitor critical practice indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and guide implementation of the action plan; analyze and maintain budget accountability; establish, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations; manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills; use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork.
Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing is preferred.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Coach train, manage, organize, direct, and review the total scope of patient care services provided in major or multiple patient care units, clinics, branches, or programs on a 24-hour basis.
Prepare, review, and assist in the development of the capital equipment budget plan; provide input into preparation of personnel and operating budgets; accountable for budget variances for all major or multiple units, clinics, or programs as assigned.
Provide leadership in decisions regarding scheduling, assignments, management, and staffing.
Develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, standards of care and practice, and goals and objectives for a unit, clinic, branch, or program.
Establish and communicate expectations and performance standards to staff; evaluate the performance of staff to assure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and standards of care and practice, including the goals and objectives of the organization.
Provide management oversight and promote consistency to ensure staff compliance with the Department's policies and procedures, and regulatory, licensure, and accreditation standards.
Interview applicants and recommend hiring decisions to administrative designee.
Identify learning needs and oversee the orientation and training of staff; coordinate the training of students within patient care units, clinics, and programs.
Collaborate with physicians and other department managers to ensure quality patient care and efficient and effective unit or program operations.
Identify opportunities for improving patient care and operations in units, clinics, branches, or programs; establish objectives to be achieved, and plan, implement, and evaluate the action plan for achieving improvements; initiate and/or conduct audits to identify areas requiring improvement.
Communicate pertinent information, special instructions, and standards with staff and consider ideas and/or suggestions received from staff.
Foster staff development through performance appraisals, constructive feedback, and recognition of exceptional abilities and education; administer progressive disciplinary action when needed.