SUPERVISING CLINIC NURSE I/SUPERVISING STAFF NURSE I

Job Description

Position/Program Information

Exam Number

YSNS2

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from all Registered Nurses.

The filing period will begin on June 9, 2026 - Continuous

We will continue accepting applications until such time all positions are filled. We may close this posting at any time without prior notice.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County .
For additional information regarding DHS, please visit www. dhs.lacounty.gov .

Our Mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

What are the responsibilities of a Supervising Clinic Nurse I?

Provides comprehensive first level supervision directing nursing personnel working in a clinic or emergency care unit. Click County of Los Angeles - Class Specification-Supervising Clinic Nurse I for more details.

What does a Supervising Staff Nurse I do?

Provides all aspects of initial supervisory responsibilities to a group of nursing personnel in an inpatient unit or ward who deliver direct patient care or services. Click County of Los Angeles - Class Specification-Supervising Staff Nurse I for more details.

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Essential Job Functions

• Plans and directs the nursing activities in a unit and coordinates activities and care with the medical and other health services staff and with other facilities to provide prompt, quality patient care and services.
• Interprets nursing philosophy, goals, policies and procedures governing patient care, security, safety, medications, treatments and other elements of unit operation to employees, patients or others.
• Prepares work schedules and daily assignments to nursing staff members to perform the various patient care tasks matching skills of staff and duties to be performed.
• Reviews and formally evaluates employee performance; writes anecdotal notes on employee performance and counsels employees; interprets personnel and other applicable administrative policies to assigned employees.
• Champions patient advocacy by prioritizing care needs, optimizing clinical schedules, and leading real-time adjustments to ensure a seamless experience for every patient on the unit.
• Cultivates an environment of excellence by regularly refining procedures, ensuring the team remains agile and effective in a constantly evolving environment.
• Champions an environment of safety by performing comprehensive 'event reviews' to uncover root causes and implementing proactive measures that prevent future injuries for our patients and staff.
• Applies full range of RN expertise where opportunities arise to readily provide clinical care, keeping your skills sharp and making a direct impact on patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify:
A valid and unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.*
~AND~
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.**

~AND~

Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse leading staff in the provision of nursing care or services.

For this examination, leading staff experience is defined as assigning, coordinating, reviewing work to ensure appropriate work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training. Applicantsare allowed to use multiple jobs to meet the required time; however, for any single employment to be counted toward the collective required lead level experience, all four components listed above need to be clearly demonstrated. It is not sufficient to copy and paste these components, nor is it sufficient to simply state the four components within the job duties. Generic statements and titles such as Charge Nurse, Floor Supervisor, Floor Lead, etc. will not suffice as demonstration of the four components.

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California should attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or emailing the document/s within 7 calendar days from the application filing date. Otherwise, the experience will not be considered and may subject the application to rejection.
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Applicants have to meet ALL of the Requirements to Qualify at the time of filing.

License Information - Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out essential job functions.

Physical Class III - Moderate: This position requires standing or walking most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Desirable Qualification:

Additional credit will be awarded to applicants whose experience exceeds the required two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

Certificate(s) and/or License(s) Required:
*Be sure to enter all required license information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application for your valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license, and if applicable, any State Government Board of Registered Nursing within the USA.

**Applicants are required to attach a legible copy/image of their BLS certificate from the American Heart Association to the application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from the application filing date. Be sure to complete the Certificates and Licenses section of the application. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected as incomplete.

To receive credit for certification(s) and/or licenses in relation to any desirable qualifications, the certification(s) and/or licenses have to be active and unrestricted.

The original required license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and BLS certification will need to be presented during the selection process and/or prior to a start date being established.

Additional Information

Examination Content:

This examination consists of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information, the desirable qualification, and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100%. Applicants achieving a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination will be added to the eligible register.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly.
Applicants who pass the assessment are placed on the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months. The register will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
Applicants who do not pass the assessment may reapply 30 days from their most recent application submission.

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Application and Filing Information:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide relevant job experience for each position held, which should include employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Do not group your experience.

We may verify information at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in non-acceptance of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience is not acceptable to demonstrate meeting the required experience. Doing so may result in application disqualification.

Notifications will be sent to the email address submitted with your application, so please provide a valid one. If you unsubscribe or opt out of emails, you can still view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking your profile inbox. Applicants should actively check for correspondence. Missing notices will not support rescheduling any exam part. Please add the listed domains below to your approved sender list to avoid notifications being marked as spam or junk.

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New email addresses will be authenticated. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal Law requires that all employees have a Social Security Number. Please include your accurate SSN for record purposes.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout L A County. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: It is imperative applicants file their application/s online using their own user ID and password. Using someone else's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

ADA Coordinator Phone: 323-914-6365

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Alvonte Harraway

Department Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

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