ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

THE JOB: Under direction, assist in the planning, organization and evaluation of nursing services in Public Health or other major health division; provide leadership and support regarding the nursing scope of practice and professional development and perform other duties as required. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  

Three years of professional nursing experience in a public health setting, including at least two years of supervisory and/or management experience. Masters degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or other related field is desirable.  

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California. Possession of a valid Public Health Nursing certificate issued by the State of California. Possession of a valid CPR certificate. Possession of a valid California Class C driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.  Fingerprinting is required.  

Knowledge: Working knowledge of principles and practices of Public Health, Public Health Nursing, Epidemiology, and communicable disease response and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response; principles and practices of grant and proposal preparation, budget, and public budgeting and reporting; principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, training and development, labor relations, and public relations; principles and practices of program planning and evaluation; principles and practices of scientific research and methodology and statistics; preventive medicine and environmental health and control and prevention of the spread of communicable diseases; principles, practices and trends in the public health field and the core competencies of public health practice; principles, practices, and trends in the nursing field and public health nursing field including maternal and child health, HIV Services and home visiting; planning and delivery of clinically related services including knowledge of the health system and patterns of referral; quality assurance and improvement; and health laws, codes, and regulations including federal health care reform and implementation strategies.  

Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate multi-disciplinary public health programs and services including Public Health Nursing; appropriately interpret laws, regulations, and policies and be able to make decisions based on those interpretations; make use of demographic and bio-statistical data for program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; prepare and present budgets; analyze programs and services and their cost-effectiveness; identify and articulate most current cultural patterns influencing community health practices; identify and articulate current trends in nursing and health care; speak and write effectively to diverse audiences; respond effectively in emergency situations; maintain liaisons with private and public agencies; maintain effective working relationships with other departments, officials, and employees of other agencies; proficiency in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office and database management software; plan and implement in-services and on-the-job training programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative, medical and non-medical staff within department and from other agencies departments and the general public; express ideas effectively in oral and written form; respond effectively in emergency and stressful situations; make effective, reasonable and responsible decisions in emergencies and take appropriate action; oversee and ensure that records systems and medical records are accurately maintained according to HIPPA regulations; apply first aid and CPR, which requires stamina and coordination; and rapidly move to and respond to an emergency medical situation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION – 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years service. Available after 1 year service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE – Six days per year; after 6 months.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with PERS for a variety of medical plans.  For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage.  Employee may purchase dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years.  County pays a portion of retirement contribution and participates in Social Security. 
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 term policy.  Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN – Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDANT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
FLEXIBLE HEALTH ALLOWANCE (FHA) – A portion of the County’s contribution to employee health insurance that allows employees to have health plan purchase options. Employees who are enrolled in a County medical plan can participate in this program.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in this bargaining unit.  

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list.  The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants.  If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.
 
HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY- call 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.    

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.   

                NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

                                                                               An Equal Opportunity Employer