- Salary
- $128k – $172k/yr
- Location
- Orange County, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
SUPERVISING COMPREHENSIVE CARE NURSE
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
AGENCY PROMOTIONAL ONLY
This recruitment is open to current County of Orange, Health Care Agency employees only.
This recruitment is being held to establish an Agency Promotional eligible list to fill current and future Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within Health Care Agency.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).
THE PROGRAM
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is comprised of two separate entities. Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and provides mental health services, including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities. Juvenile Health Services (JHS) provides medical, nursing, dental and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care for youth who reside in the County’s four (4) residential facilities operated by OC Probation and Social Services Agency (SSA).
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse (Sup. CCN) is responsible for supervising the delivery of basic and emergency nursing services to inmates housed within the County’s correctional facilities; approximately 5,000 inmates per day, and over 50,000 inmates per year.
Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Overseeing the delivery of routine and emergency nursing services on a 24-hour basis, ensuring patient care is provided in accordance with established nursing protocols, agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, and the HCA Code of Conduct
- Overseeing operations within the Intake Release Center including all mental health triage and housing areas
- Providing supervision, mentoring, guidance, and ongoing support to Senior Comprehensive Care Nurses, serving as a key resource in the performance of their duties
- Identifying staff development needs and supporting the enhancement of staff knowledge and skills to ensure nursing competencies are maintained and consistently met
- Maintaining current knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulation, policies, and procedures which govern CHS operations
- Collaborating with Human Resource Services on employee performance matters, including training, completing performance evaluations, addressing performance concerns, and supporting the recruitment, hiring and retention of nursing staff
- Serving as a liaison between various entities that work with CHS
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned or as operational needs require
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
While not required, the ideal candidate will possess four (4) or more years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience working in a correctional and/or clinical setting, and two (2) or more years of experience supervising clinical and/or nursing staff.
In addition, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:
Professional and Technical Expertise:
- Performing clinical risk assessments to evaluate potential danger to self, danger to others, and/or grave disability (i.e., 5150, 5250, etc.)
- Identifying and addressing operational inefficiencies within nursing unit, including those related to management and utilization of medical supplies and medications
- Researching and seeking information about quality improvement in the nursing care setting from relevant institutional and regulatory sources
- Responding to and resolving critical staffing and patient care emergencies in real time; taking prompt and effective action to ensure patient and staff safety and prevent injury or loss of life
- Ability to provide competent, accurate, and professionally testimony if subpoenaed by court
- Reducing jail-related liability and organizational risks by ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and mandated standards
- Utilizing Tech Care and other healthcare related systems effectively
Leadership | Managing Performance:
- Supervising and directing nursing staff in carrying out and prioritizing essential nursing functions to achieve quality patient outcomes and support the achievement of Adult CHS Program goals
- Serving as an effective role model, coach, and professional resource for all nursing staff
- Engaging with nursing staff and actively listening to comments, concerns, and questions to strengthen communication, address issues, and enhance overall team performance
- Promoting a positive, high-morale workplace culture by recognizing, valuing, and supporting nursing staff and their contributions to the organization
- Educating and guiding nursing staff in delivering patient-centered care with professionalism, sensitivity, and respect for the diversity of incarcerated patients
- Exercising sound judgment in determining the appropriate time and setting to initiate and conduct investigations involving nursing staff performance concerns, in collaboration with Human Resource Services
Oral Communication | Writing:
- Working and communicating effectively with individuals at all levels of levels of an organization
- Presenting written and verbal correspondence, reports and materials in a clear manner, with correct and comprehensible terms
- Facilitating meetings to achieve consensus, promote collaboration, and foster cooperation among participants
Adaptability | Attention to Detail | Safety Focus:
- Demonstrating flexibility and working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-pressure environment
- Exercising strong attention to detail and sound judgment by assessing the overall environment, engaging in critical conversations, and considering relevant observations to make well-informed decisions ss
- Effectively prioritizing multiple tasks and adjusting priorities as needed to meet changing operational demands
- Maintaining resilience energy, and perseverance while consistently providing compassionate, patient-centered care in fulfilling correctional nursing responsibilities
- Practicing a high level of being alert and aware of any environmental hazards, personal safety, and security while providing care and treatment to patients with medical and mental health needs
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
- Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes; completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
- The Correctional facilities are a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for details on the Supervising Comprehensive Care Nurse classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Eligible List
Once the application screening has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gazala Yerunkar at (714) 834-3205 or [email protected].
