Position/Program InformationTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBER:Y5299KFILING START DATE: March 5, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
(PST)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.REBULLETIN INFORMATION:THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS.
PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 26 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 5 billion.Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R.
Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.MISSIONOur mission is to ensure access to high-quality, patient-centered, cost-effective health care to Los Angeles County residents through direct services at DHS facilities and through collaboration with community and university partners.POSITION INFORMATION: This position is administratively responsible for leading and managing multiple, complex programs or organizational areas with accountability and responsibility for programmatic planning, directing, implementing and evaluating accomplishment of both short and long term nursing service goals and objectives.
In addition the position is responsible for recruiting, staffing, directing and controlling those areas within the scope of responsibilities of the position. MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP): This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP).
Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.Essential Job FunctionsPlans, organizes and leads the components, scope and implementation of nursing operations for achievement of both short and long-term goals for the health care system in collaboration with other disciplines and services. Determines the subordinate organizational structure, clinical operations, standards and practices, and makes revisions consistent with changing legal, regulatory requirements, and health care trends. Directs the preparation of budgets for assigned areas; integrates with organizational budget and justifies budget and personnel resource requests. Establishes strategic priorities and operational guidelines for setting goals and objectives for delegated areas of responsibility. Interprets and communicates nursing and organizational philosophy goals, objectives, Departmental policies and procedures, and integrates evidence based standards of nursing practice. Evaluates and leads corrective actions regarding operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards. Evaluates the performance of subordinates; resolves problems and issues involving grievances or discipline. Administers general personnel management matters and actions and may participate in collective bargaining. Participates in strategic planning for the organization and leads initiatives for the nursing service area(s). Formulates policy, procedure, standards of care and standards of professional performance for the organization and nursing service. Serves as chief nursing officer in his/her absence. Leads and engages key stakeholders in quality improvement activities and implementation of Department of Health Services and other organizational initiatives. Collaborates with other disciplines to champion Patient Safety efforts to assess, prevent and reduce potential patient harm and facility risks. Leads efforts to promote patient/family satisfaction with care and services provided. Mentors, coaches and develops subordinates. RequirementsSELECTION REQUIREMENTS:1.
A Bachelor’s degree* in nursing from an accredited institution.
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A relevant Master’s degree* in nursing or administration (MPA, MBA, MHA, MHS, MPH in Administration) from an accredited institution. -AND
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Four years of experience in nursing management at the level of Nurse Manager** or higher in a clinical environment supervising.
Up to two years of experience with organization-wide responsibility for setting policy as an Assistant Nursing Director, Administration*** may be substituted for the required management experience.LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Please ensure the certificates and licenses section of the application is completed.
Provide the type of the required license(s), the number(s), the date(s) of issue, the date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each license as specified in the Selection Requirements.Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse License Number from that state on the application at the time of filing.
Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete.The required license and certification must be current, active, and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary, or restricted license or certification will not be accepted.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 receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application, at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online.
**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.***In the County of Los Angeles, an Assistant Nursing Director, Administration, administers an organizational area which has functional impact on the management and/or operations of departments across the nursing or health care operation, such as the development of policy, application of procedures and provisions of services which broadly affect or control the management and operations of all departments and divisions within the nursing or health care operations.Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Recent, within the last five years, acute nursing management experience in an acute hospital. Doctorate degree* in Nursing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Health Administration from an accredited institution. Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications weighted 100%Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
It is important that applicants provide a valid email address.
Please add sjaimez@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an “as received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.No person may compete for this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.AVAILABLE SHIFT:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill a vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.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 “APPLY” green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS.
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