Role OverviewThis examination is being given to initially fill 1 full-time vacancy in the San Joaquin General Hospital Intensive Care Nursery and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. The Nursing Department Manager will be responsible for setting unit philosophy, developing new plans and programs, and coordinating services with other departments and divisions.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting the department budget, preparing special reports and correspondence, controlling the use and requisitioning of supplies, and preparing and maintaining records and statistical data. They will also be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring staffing schedules, interviewing and selecting applicants for employment, and supervising the planning and implementation of nursing assignments.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of full-time clinical nursing experience, including at least one year in neonatal nursing in a NICU equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU. They will also have a Master's degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and either a Master's degree in a related field or a certificate in nursing or health care administration from a nationally recognized accrediting organization.
Requirements
- At least three years of full-time clinical nursing experience, including at least one year in neonatal nursing in a NICU equivalent to a Regional or Community NICU
- A Master's degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and either a Master's degree in a related field or a certificate in nursing or health care administration from a nationally recognized accrediting organization
- Current Registration as a nurse in the State of California and possession of a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Health Insurance: option of three medical plans (Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan)
- Dental Insurance: choice of two dental plans (Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan)
- Vision Insurance: provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
- Life Insurance: coverage based on years of service
- 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses
- Retirement Plan: employees are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937
- Deferred Compensation: employees can contribute up to $22,500 or 100% of their includible compensation
- Vacation: maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years
- Holiday: 10 or 14 holidays per year, depending on date of hire
- Administrative Leave: 10 days of administrative leave annually
- Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
- Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member
- Merit Salary Increase: new employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range
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