ASSISTANT NURSING DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/2924513) Apply  ASSISTANT NURSING DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Salary $154,173.60 - $230,778.72 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number Y5295Z Department HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date 07/19/2021 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y5295Z FILING START DATE July 20, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. 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 integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Under general direction, 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 provision of services which broadly affect or control the management and operations of all departments and divisions within the nursing or health care operation. Essential Job Functions Plans, selects and devises nursing administrative methods, procedures, work flow and standards for quality and quantity of work, including staffing standards. Determines personnel, material, equipment and facilities needed to accomplish program goals. Interprets and directs the implementation of nursing philosophy and objectives, Department policies and procedures, and applies recognized standards of nursing care. Prepares budget for assigned area, and is responsible for adherence to approved budget. Assigns, direct and review the work of subordinate supervisors and/or other employees. Advises nursing managers and other nursing executives on management, administrative or technical procedures and techniques. Monitors operational compliance with licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards, and recommends changes as needed. Serves as the senior nursing executive in a large operation on the night or evening shift. Assigned to the Office of Nursing Affairs at various locations for the purpose of nurse recruitment. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing from an accredited college or university -AND- Three (3) years of experience in clinical nursing. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board or Registered Nursing.* Applicantsmustensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required 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. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. A current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.* Applicantsmustattach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their applicationat the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - 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. No Out-of-Class experience, Withhold, or Verification of Experience Letters (VOEL) will be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following: + Additional experience in clinical nursing. + Supervisory** experience in Utilization Review*** and/or Case Management****. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work, youmust include a legible photocopy of your official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application,at the time of filing, or email to the analyst within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must be prepared to provide an official transcript from the college or university to verify degree(s). Applications submitted without a legible photocopy of the document will not be considered for credit. If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during application submission, you may email the documents to Gabriela Caudillo atGacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application onlineor you willnotreceive credit. Please include your full name (as it appears on your application), the examination title and the examination number in the email message. **For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. ***For this examination, Utilization Review is defined as provides technical and administrative direction performing reviews of patients' medical charts to ascertain the medical necessity for services and the appropriateness of the level of care. ****For this examination, Case Management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the clients' health and human service needs. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates mustachieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to 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 in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: "The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed." VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be primarily used to fill a vacancy in Department of Health Services, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Utilization Management Division. May also be used to fill other vacancies throughout the Department 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. Apply online by clicking the green "APPLY" 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 haveclearlyshown that you meet theRequirements. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.Please do not group your experience.For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: + All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. + We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. + Falsification of any informationmay result indisqualification orrescission of appointment. + Utilizingverbiagefrom Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutieswill notbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as"See Résumé"orreferencing other unsolicited materials/documentswill not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will berejected. + It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements:ACTIONyou took, theCONTEXTin which you took that action, and theBENEFITthat was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: 323-914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst HR ESC phone number is (213) 288-7000 Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university? If yes, in order to receive credit for a college degree on this examination, applicantsmustattach a legible photocopy of their "official" diploma(s), "official" transcripts, or "official" letter(s) from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization to their application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing application. Failure to submit the required documentation within the specified time frame may result in your application being rejected. + Yes + No 03 Describe your supervisory experience in Utilization Review. **For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. ***For this examination, Utilization Review is defined as provides technical and administrative direction performing reviews of patients' medical charts to ascertain the medical necessity for services and the appropriateness of the level of care. Include the following: 1) Name of Employer, 2) Your Job Title, 3) Employment Dates, 4) Description of Experience.Repeat Format of 1-4 for each employerin which you gained this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A. 04 Describe your supervisory experience in Case Management. **For this examination, supervising experience is defined as planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff, and evaluating employee performance. ****For this examination, Case Management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to meet the client's health and human service needs. Include the following: 1) Name of Employer, 2) Your Job Title, 3) Employment Dates, 4) Description of Experience.Repeat Format of 1-4 for each employerin which you gained this experience. If not applicable, enter N/A. 05 Do you have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing? If yes, applicantsmustinclude the following information below: Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. 06 Do you have a current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program? If yes, applicantsmustattach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected. + Yes + No 07 Many important notifications including test invitation and results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add mteran1@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/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt-out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration, re-scheduling, or extension of appeal rights period. + I understand the above information and/or instructions. 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