The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently
accepting applications for the position of
STAFF NURSE
Staff Nurses are registered nurses who possess specialized skills in long-term care, behavioral health, or public health. Positions may be assigned to a skilled, long-term care nursing, behavioral health, or public health facility.
Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will take place on Tuesdays. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.
HOURLY SALARY AND PREMIUMS
The current vacancy is at the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility located at 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other HHSA departments.
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***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing is required at time of appointment.
Some experience or course work in the areas of skilled, communicable diseases, pediatric, and/or public health clinic nursing is highly desirable.
A valid California Class C driver's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this class.
A valid CPR card is required at the time of appointment.
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS
Interviews will take place on Tuesdays. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.
The selected candidates will receive a SAME DAY JOB OFFER! Candidates should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork. The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.
- Job Offer and Background Process: Day of interview.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
NOTES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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