Nurse

The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, “all hazard” fire department, responding to approximately 93,000 calls for service each year from 33 Fire Stations. SJFD’s service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies, including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport; five major hospitals (including two trauma centers, and five emergency departments); the SAP Center, home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks (17,500 capacity); PayPal Park, home of MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes (18,000 capacity); San José State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33,409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The EMS Division, within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training, provides leadership and oversight of the Department's emergency medical services system. The EMS Division is responsible for clinical care, infection control, public health preparedness, quality improvement, workforce development, community paramedicine, and regulatory compliance in support of high-quality patient care and the health and safety of Department personnel.

For more information on the San José Fire Department (SJFD), please visit the website here.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Nurse position in the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training (BET).

Salary range for this classification is: $105,399.84 - $128,244.48 annually.

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.  Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Nurse will report to the EMS Division Manager (EMS Battalion Chief) and will be responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Fire Department infection control

• 911 abuse/misuse management

• EMS policies and procedures

• Pharmaceutical purchases and storage

• Administration of required annual vaccinations to all personnel

• Weapons of mass destruction and CHEMPACK program

• Public health preparedness and emergency response planning

• Assist in strategic planning as it relates to EMS in San José and Santa Clara County

• Manage, monitor, track, and evaluate all reported exposures and illness of Department personnel during emergency response

• Monitor, prepare, and plan for infectious disease pandemic outbreaks

• Serve as the Department Infection Control Officer (DICO)

• Serve as the Department Exposure Control Officer (DECO)

• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Department's Community Paramedicine Pilot Program, including patient outreach, care coordination, health education, collaboration with healthcare and community-based partners, and program evaluation activities

Education: Diploma in nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing).

Experience: One (1) year of experience in Occupational Health or Public Health nursing.

Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Nurse in the State of California, and biannual renewal.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will not sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H-1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional nursing principles and practices, departmental procedures and policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of infection control principles and communicable disease management.
• Knowledge of occupational health, employee wellness, and medical surveillance programs.
• Knowledge of public health preparedness, emergency response planning, and healthcare system coordination.
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems and operations.
• Knowledge of Community Paramedicine, Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH), care coordination, or similar patient-centered healthcare delivery models.
• Experience with common computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume additional responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.

Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Reliability – Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with coworkers, supervisors, healthcare providers, public health partners, and community stakeholders through collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Infection control and communicable disease management

• Occupational health nursing and employee health programs

• Public health nursing and population health initiatives

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems and operations

• Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) programs

• Care coordination, case management, and navigation of healthcare and community-based resources

• Emergency preparedness, public health response, and medical surge planning

• Vaccination and immunization programs

• OSHA-related medical surveillance and regulatory compliance

• Program development, implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement

• Collaboration with healthcare providers, hospitals, public health agencies, and community organizations

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical and/or writing exercise. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection process, or the hiring process, please contact Ellesia Janto at [email protected]