Nurse Manager I

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

8/25/2026, 9/8/2026 (Final)

Under general direction, the Nurse Manager I directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations for contracted and/or county-operated health or mental health programs and services including program development and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, nursing activities, and program service coordination; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory of health, public health, or mental health programs, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Principles and practices of program administration including budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and state and federal funding
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques
• Administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of the program area to which assigned
• Processes, principles and practices of Nursing, including extensive knowledge of California Board of Nursing Practice Act within the CA Business and Professional Code
• Medical terminology
• Clinical systems; research methods; and program planning and evaluation

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
• Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
• Work effectively with diverse populations and workforce
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction
• Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform the duties of all subordinate nursing staff as needed

For Mental Health Treatment Center locations

• The ability to manage the operations of a 24-hour mental health treatment facility in the absence of higher-level administrators
• Ensure the welfare and safety of staff and patients in a high-risk setting
• Make effective decisions in crisis situations
• Respond to, participate in and provide leadership oversight during psychiatric and medical emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California; AND Four (4) years of full-time paid experience as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse. This experience must include two years of supervisory and/or management experience.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

Driver License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Nursing License Requirement: In accordance with applicable federal and/or state regulations, incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain a current valid license issued by the State of California as a Registered Nurse. Failure to maintain the required license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service rules.

Certification Requirement: A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for professional Rescuers (CPRO) issued by the American Red Cross is required at the time of appointment.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

Special Requirements

Some assignments in this class require incumbents to possess and maintain a current valid certification as a Public Health Nurse issued by the State of California.

Some assignments may require a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, or certification based on their assignment.

NOTE: A higher degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Psychiatric Health Facilities such as the County’s Mental Health Treatment Center are licensed and regulated by the California Department of HealthCare Services, such regulations include staffing and personnel standards which may apply to some positions in this class and may supersede the above general qualifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk.
• Normal manual dexterity and eye hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
• Use of audio- visual equipment; use of office equipment