San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Supervising Nurse-25454407
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)
We are currently recruiting for the position of Supervising Nurse. Interviews will take place on Thursdays. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview and should be prepared to immediately complete background paperwork following the interview.
Supervising Nurses provide professional, specialized nursing care to adult patients in an acute or post‑acute setting and serve as a second level supervisor and first level manager in the nursing series. As a Supervising Nurse, you will provide direction and leadership to nursing personnel in all shifts within a specific location in the facility to ensure an adequate standard of care. This position may act in the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 5.67% increase to base pay (3.5% Across‑the‑Board + 2.17% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 5.17% increase to base pay (3% Across‑the‑Board + 2.17% Market Adjustment)
Hourly Rates and Premiums May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $8,000.
Locations
Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP/SNF) – 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) – 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Please click here to view the complete job description for Supervising Nurse, including examples of duties, required education and experience, working conditions, etc.
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
A valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California
Current CPR card required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) required at the time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
Four (4) years of registered nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a long‑term care, rehabilitation, geriatric or psychiatric nursing facility, and one (1) year in nursing management
NOTE A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of RN experience. A master’s degree in nursing, public health, hospital administration, business administration or other related fields from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for two (2) years of RN experience. Specialized training in nursing administration and supervision is highly desirable. Substitution cannot be applied to the one (1) year of experience in a long‑term care, rehabilitation, geriatric or psychiatric nursing facility or the one (1) year of experience in nursing management.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a long‑term care setting; experience supervising a large unit of nurses at various levels; knowledge of standard of care and strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to multi‑task; and knowledge of state and federal nursing requirements.
Interviews and Hiring Process 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 begins: Shortly after the interviews.
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. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation Process The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the response you give will be scored 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.
NOTE 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.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Disaster Service Workers Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity and Inclusion The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Supervising Nurses provide professional, specialized nursing care to adult patients in an acute or post‑acute setting and serve as a second level supervisor and first level manager in the nursing series. As a Supervising Nurse, you will provide direction and leadership to nursing personnel in all shifts within a specific location in the facility to ensure an adequate standard of care. This position may act in the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 5.67% increase to base pay (3.5% Across‑the‑Board + 2.17% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 5.17% increase to base pay (3% Across‑the‑Board + 2.17% Market Adjustment)
Hourly Rates and Premiums May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $8,000.
Locations
Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP/SNF) – 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) – 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Please click here to view the complete job description for Supervising Nurse, including examples of duties, required education and experience, working conditions, etc.
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
A valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California
Current CPR card required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) required at the time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment
Four (4) years of registered nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in a long‑term care, rehabilitation, geriatric or psychiatric nursing facility, and one (1) year in nursing management
NOTE A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of RN experience. A master’s degree in nursing, public health, hospital administration, business administration or other related fields from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for two (2) years of RN experience. Specialized training in nursing administration and supervision is highly desirable. Substitution cannot be applied to the one (1) year of experience in a long‑term care, rehabilitation, geriatric or psychiatric nursing facility or the one (1) year of experience in nursing management.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a long‑term care setting; experience supervising a large unit of nurses at various levels; knowledge of standard of care and strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to multi‑task; and knowledge of state and federal nursing requirements.
Interviews and Hiring Process 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 begins: Shortly after the interviews.
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. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation Process The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the response you give will be scored 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.
NOTE 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.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Disaster Service Workers Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity and Inclusion The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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