Contra Costa County, CA
Nursing Shift Coordinator
Contra Costa County, CA, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Salary :
$187,537.56 - $227,953.08 Annually
Location :
Martinez, CA
Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
VWHH-2023A
Department:
Health Services - Only
Opening Date:
02/15/2023
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
ZA
The Position
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification:5% on July 1, 2023 | 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025
Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory NurseThe Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Registered Nurses to fill three (3) Nursing Shift Coordinator vacancies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center located in Martinez, CA.
Under direction, incumbents coordinate and supervise hospital nursing activities on an assigned shift in the absence of administrative personnel and ensure nursing staff levels are adequate to meet patient census. One of the primary duties includes scheduling relief nursing coverage for all units and for all shifts. The appointee will also act as a clinical resource person and represent nursing administration in the absence of the Nursing Program Managers; implement policies and procedures and interpret them to staff, patients and visitors; make recommendations to improve procedures; make rounds to oversee nursing care; and arrange for call-ins of medical and ancillary staff as necessary.
To read the complete job description, please visit the website
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Typical Tasks
Supervises and coordinates hospital nursing activities on an assigned shiftServes as a clinical resource for patient care needsActs as resource person in the absence of administrationParticipates in special projects/assignments and quality improvement activitiesRepresents nursing administration on evening, night and weekend shifts in the absence of the Director of Inpatient Nursing OperationsRecommends policies and procedures to improve nursing servicesImplements nursing administrative policies, procedures and standards for nursing staffSchedules relief nursing coverage for all units and for all shiftsAs needed, initiates disaster procedures in the absence of hospital administrationEnsures adherence to State regulations and Joint Committee on Accreditation of Hospital regulationsArranges for call-ins of ancillary staff as necessaryMakes rounds to oversee nursing careInterprets hospital policies and procedures to staff, patients and visitorsProvides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers
Minimum Qualifications
License and Certification Required:
Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider); AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Three (3) years of full time, or its equivalent, experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, one (1) year of which was in the capacity of a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse or other supervisory/leadership role.
Substitution:
Two (2) additional years of experience as a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical examination may be required prior to the start of employment.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT OR CPR CERTIFICATION AND ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND INCLUDE THEIR REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE NUMBER IN THE 'CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES' SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation:
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation:
At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Nursing Shift Coordinator classification.
(
Weighted 100%).
TENTATIVE EXAM DATES
Supplemental questions will be evaluated on a monthly basis. Responses to the supplemental questions are submitted at the time of application filing.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Nursing Shift Coordinator position and to assist Personnel staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your responses to the questionnaire will be evaluated. The scores you obtain will be used to determine your rank on the eligible list.
I Understand
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Minimum Qualifications
License and Certification Required:
Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider); AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Experience:
Three (3) years of full time, or its equivalent, experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, one (1) year of which was in the capacity of a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse or other supervisory/leadership role. Substitution:
Two (2) additional years of experience as a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
YesNo
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License and Certifications. Please mark all that apply:
I possess a valid License as a Registered Nurse in the State of California AND proof of my current license is attached to my applicationI possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my applicationI possess a valid CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my applicationI possess a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my applicationNone of the above
04
Education:
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university program?
Yes, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationNo
05
Substitution for bachelor's degree:
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as Registered Nurse working as a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse in an acute care setting?
24 months or more of experience as described12 - 23 months of experience as described1 - 11 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
06
Nursing Education:
Please select all nursing education you have completed from an accredited college or university program
master's degree in nursing, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationbachelor's degree in nursing, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationAssociates degree in Nursing, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationNone of the above
07
Additional Certifications:
How many additional and current professional nursing National Certifications do you possess?
3 or more, and a copy of my certifications are attached to my application2 and a copy of my certifications are attached to my application1 and a copy of my certification is attached to my applicationNone
08
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital? Please select your months of experience under the appropriate degree that you possess.
BSN degree: 60 or more months of experience as describedBSN degree: 49 - 60 months of experience as describedBSN degree: 37 - 48 months of experience as describedBSN degree: Less than 37 months of experience as describedADN degree: 84 or more months of experience as describedADN degree: 72 - 83 months of experience as describedADN degree: 60 - 71 months of experience as describedADN degree: Less than 60 months of experience as describedI do not have any of the above experience as described
09
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse working as a Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in an acute care setting?
49 months or more of experience as described37 - 48 months of experience as described25 - 36 months of experience as described19 - 24 months of experience as described13 - 18 months of experience as described12 months of experience as describedLess than 12 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
10
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse working as a Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in an acute care setting
prepping staff schedules in a hospital unit?
37 months or more of experience as described25 - 36 months of experience as described12 - 24 months of experience as described1 - 11 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
11
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse working as a Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in an acute care setting
assigning tasks and responsibilities to subordinate staff?
37 months or more of experience as described25 - 36 months of experience as described12 - 24 months of experience as described1 - 11 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
12
I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
YesNo
Required Question
$187,537.56 - $227,953.08 Annually
Location :
Martinez, CA
Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
VWHH-2023A
Department:
Health Services - Only
Opening Date:
02/15/2023
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
ZA
The Position
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification:5% on July 1, 2023 | 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025
Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory NurseThe Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Registered Nurses to fill three (3) Nursing Shift Coordinator vacancies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center located in Martinez, CA.
Under direction, incumbents coordinate and supervise hospital nursing activities on an assigned shift in the absence of administrative personnel and ensure nursing staff levels are adequate to meet patient census. One of the primary duties includes scheduling relief nursing coverage for all units and for all shifts. The appointee will also act as a clinical resource person and represent nursing administration in the absence of the Nursing Program Managers; implement policies and procedures and interpret them to staff, patients and visitors; make recommendations to improve procedures; make rounds to oversee nursing care; and arrange for call-ins of medical and ancillary staff as necessary.
To read the complete job description, please visit the website
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Typical Tasks
Supervises and coordinates hospital nursing activities on an assigned shiftServes as a clinical resource for patient care needsActs as resource person in the absence of administrationParticipates in special projects/assignments and quality improvement activitiesRepresents nursing administration on evening, night and weekend shifts in the absence of the Director of Inpatient Nursing OperationsRecommends policies and procedures to improve nursing servicesImplements nursing administrative policies, procedures and standards for nursing staffSchedules relief nursing coverage for all units and for all shiftsAs needed, initiates disaster procedures in the absence of hospital administrationEnsures adherence to State regulations and Joint Committee on Accreditation of Hospital regulationsArranges for call-ins of ancillary staff as necessaryMakes rounds to oversee nursing careInterprets hospital policies and procedures to staff, patients and visitorsProvides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers
Minimum Qualifications
License and Certification Required:
Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider); AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Three (3) years of full time, or its equivalent, experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, one (1) year of which was in the capacity of a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse or other supervisory/leadership role.
Substitution:
Two (2) additional years of experience as a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical examination may be required prior to the start of employment.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR BASIC LIFE SUPPORT OR CPR CERTIFICATION AND ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND INCLUDE THEIR REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE NUMBER IN THE 'CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES' SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED
Selection Process
1. Application Filing and Evaluation:
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Training and Experience Evaluation:
At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Nursing Shift Coordinator classification.
(
Weighted 100%).
TENTATIVE EXAM DATES
Supplemental questions will be evaluated on a monthly basis. Responses to the supplemental questions are submitted at the time of application filing.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to
01
The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Nursing Shift Coordinator position and to assist Personnel staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your responses to the questionnaire will be evaluated. The scores you obtain will be used to determine your rank on the eligible list.
I Understand
02
Minimum Qualifications
License and Certification Required:
Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment: a current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider); AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Experience:
Three (3) years of full time, or its equivalent, experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, one (1) year of which was in the capacity of a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse or other supervisory/leadership role. Substitution:
Two (2) additional years of experience as a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
YesNo
03
License and Certifications. Please mark all that apply:
I possess a valid License as a Registered Nurse in the State of California AND proof of my current license is attached to my applicationI possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my applicationI possess a valid CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my applicationI possess a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my applicationNone of the above
04
Education:
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university program?
Yes, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationNo
05
Substitution for bachelor's degree:
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as Registered Nurse working as a Charge Nurse or Head Nurse in an acute care setting?
24 months or more of experience as described12 - 23 months of experience as described1 - 11 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
06
Nursing Education:
Please select all nursing education you have completed from an accredited college or university program
master's degree in nursing, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationbachelor's degree in nursing, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationAssociates degree in Nursing, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my applicationNone of the above
07
Additional Certifications:
How many additional and current professional nursing National Certifications do you possess?
3 or more, and a copy of my certifications are attached to my application2 and a copy of my certifications are attached to my application1 and a copy of my certification is attached to my applicationNone
08
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital? Please select your months of experience under the appropriate degree that you possess.
BSN degree: 60 or more months of experience as describedBSN degree: 49 - 60 months of experience as describedBSN degree: 37 - 48 months of experience as describedBSN degree: Less than 37 months of experience as describedADN degree: 84 or more months of experience as describedADN degree: 72 - 83 months of experience as describedADN degree: 60 - 71 months of experience as describedADN degree: Less than 60 months of experience as describedI do not have any of the above experience as described
09
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse working as a Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in an acute care setting?
49 months or more of experience as described37 - 48 months of experience as described25 - 36 months of experience as described19 - 24 months of experience as described13 - 18 months of experience as described12 months of experience as describedLess than 12 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
10
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse working as a Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in an acute care setting
prepping staff schedules in a hospital unit?
37 months or more of experience as described25 - 36 months of experience as described12 - 24 months of experience as described1 - 11 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
11
How many months of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a
Registered Nurse working as a Nurse Lead, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Supervisor in an acute care setting
assigning tasks and responsibilities to subordinate staff?
37 months or more of experience as described25 - 36 months of experience as described12 - 24 months of experience as described1 - 11 months of experience as describedI do not have any experience as described
12
I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
YesNo
Required Question