Supervising Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health

Position Information

Join the Behavioral Health nursing team at the County of Sonoma!
Starting salary up to $59.35/hour ($123,870/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!!
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
• County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $500/650 etc. and ongoing education/training opportunities
• A hybrid telework schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment

About the Position
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a n experienced Supervising Staff Nurse to join the Behavioral Health Division. This position provides oversight to Behavioral Health nursing staff who are providing direct services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness assigned to the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and outpatient programs.. Services provided also include but are not limited to: assessments, case planning and management, crisis intervention and medication support, and rehabilitation including supportive housing and employment referral and linkage.
This position has full supervisory responsibility for approximately eighteen permanent nursing staff and several extra-help employees, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Licensed Psychiatric Technicians in multiple programs and locations. The Supervising Staff Nurse is also expected to be available for other programs when consultation is required on difficult or complicated situations, and may also provide direct services to clients. Additionally, the duties of this position include:

• Providing support and guidance to Division staff on nursing-related issues
• Providing oversight and audits to ensure the Division’s Medication Rooms meet federal and state mandates
• Developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to nursing and medication support services
• Overseeing pickup and disposal of medical waste
• Training for nursing staff
• Conducting employee performance reviews and hiring processes
• Facilitating meetings of nursing staff
• Creating the staffing schedule to ensure nursing staff coverage at the CSU and Adult Medication Clinic

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Possess

• Experience with electronic health records
• An understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to medication ordering, tracking, use, and disposal
• Experience using a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to providing services
• Experience managing/supervising staff in a mental health treatment setting
• Effective communication skills, and the ability to incorporate feedback from staff to improve operations
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively interact with staff, stakeholders, and clients and their family members
• The ability to write clear, step-by-step policies and procedures
• Experience prioritizing multiple competing demands
• Experience working with clients receiving Medi-Cal and familiarity with Medi-Cal billing and documentation requirements
• A strengths-based supervisory approach
• Skills in crisis intervention and de-escalation

About the CSU
The CSU's dedicated team of licensed mental health clinicians, psychiatric nurses, and psychiatrists provide crisis intervention, medication assessment, stabilization, and information and referral services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for adults, youth, and families experiencing a mental health crisis. The CSU provides up to 23-hours of supportive care, including medications for individuals in an acute mental health crisis. For those needing a higher level of care, voluntary crisis residential services or inpatient hospitalization are arranged.
Please visit the Behavioral Health Division's website for more information on its programs and services.
The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, and extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified C ounty employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

• Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Any combination of education or training that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing would provide such opportunity.
Experience: Any combination of training and experience that will provide the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, two years of related experience as a Registered Nurse would provide this opportunity. One year supervisory experience is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse, as required by Title 22, current CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Thorough knowledge of: modern methods, theories, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
Considerable knowledge of: skills in leadership, management, supervisory theories and techniques; current developments in the nursing profession and methods of informing all levels of nursing staff of these developments; methods to assess and evaluate care and services; skill in performing and demonstrating advanced nursing techniques; safety, emergency and infection control policies and procedures.
Knowledge of: basic research methodology, report writing and statistics; communication and conflict resolution techniques; all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements relating to the management of the hospital departments; patient rights and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to: analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, institute effective changes; develop and update policies and procedures; lead and motivate staff; establish and maintain effective professional working relationships; prepare and present clear written or oral presentations; direct the development and maintenance of; write, understand and analyze a variety of comprehensive records and reports; exercise responsibility, initiative, ingenuity, independent analysis and judgment in solving supervisory problems; identify continuing education needs of personnel.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
• You should list all your employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination :
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.
Additional Information
A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Positions that are assigned to one or more facilities with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate pursuant to the California Department of Public Health must meet all vaccination requirements. Documented proof of vaccination(s) will be required.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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