Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa is seeking to hire a full time Coordinator of Nursing Services (Nurse Administrator) position. This position functions under the direction of the Assistant Executive Director and will oversee all nursing operations within our state hospital.

The selected candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating routine and emergency nursing services to approximately 1,100 patients; serving as the clinical nursing lead for 1,000 plus nursing staff to ensure quality patient care; develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies in alignment with best practices; ensure nursing practices comply with state and federal regulations and collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams to accomplish the mission of DSH at the local and statewide level.

As a member of the Executive Team, the Nurse Administrator must work effectively with other team members to maintain the highest level of care while guiding the hospital in meeting strategic priorities.  The Nurse Administrator participates on selected statewide committees, representing both nursing practice and the hospital Executive Team, and serves as Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director when needed.

This is a TAU appointment, and the selected candidate will be expected to pass the Coordinator of Nursing Services exam after hire. Upon successful completion of the exam, the candidate will then transition to permanent status.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Board of Registered Nursing License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Candidates must possess strong leadership qualities, communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the hospital and DSH system, and have a desire to improve nursing outcomes at DSH-Napa. Applicants should be highly motivated, goal oriented and demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills.  

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the web site and to the web site for retirement and health benefit information.

Other benefits include:

Free Parking

On-site childcare

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Beautiful walking trails and access to parks

On-site exercise facility

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  California Board of Registered Nursing license

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