NURSE MANAGER

overview

open competitive job opportunity

exam number: y52865

filing start date: 02/04/16 at 8:00 a.m.

- until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.

rebulletin information: this announcement is a rebulletin to reopen the filing dates, update the special requirement information, add a supplemental questionnaire, and 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 services: the los angeles county department of health services (dhs) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – dhs annually provides direct care for over 500,000 patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 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.

for additional information regarding dhs please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

the mission: “to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.”

under general direction, 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.

classification standards: positions allocable to this class have responsibility for performing the full range of technical and administrative supervisory functions for subordinate nursing supervisors and personnel. Nurse managers are responsible for assisting in the planning, development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for nursing services. Such positions give direction through first line supervisory personnel and usually receive direction from clinical nursing directors.

Nurse managers collaborate in intra- and inter-departmental planning, problem solving, and decision making within the scope of their responsibility. Such positions require the application of advanced, broad-based knowledge of nursing practice and theory as well as advanced knowledge of techniques of supervision, management, and leadership as applied to specific nursing responsibilities.

• develops, interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, departmental policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care and practice.
• plans, selects, and devises nursing operations, work methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards.
• assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other nursing personnel.
• prepares formal answers to, and recommends the adjustment of, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• determines personnel, material, equipment, and facilities needed to accomplish program goals.
• prepares budget for assigned area or program and is responsible for adherence to approved budget.
• monitors and evaluates operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards.
• establishes, implements, and evaluates quality of care for assigned area or program.
• performs other duties as assigned.

training and experience

to qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: