Assistant Fire Nurse Manager

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Assistant Fire Nurse Manager

Salary

$92,142.96 - $139,980.11 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-74023-01

Department

Fire

Opening Date

03/20/2025

Closing Date

4/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

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The Riverside County Fire Department is currently recruiting for an Assistant Fire Nurse Manager located in Riverside. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Support Services.  In addition, the Assistant Nurse Fire Manager will assist in the development of policies and procedures and supervise the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan.  The incumbent will also promote collaboration among other departments, units, programs, and physicians.  

Seeking candidates that possess a BSN and experience in pre-hospital care (i.e. critical care, responding to emergencies, ICU, and or emergency room). 

License and Certificates: 
  • Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. 

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California’s largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Support the Support Services Division Chief, EMS Battalion Chief and his/her assistants in planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of nursing personnel for the EMS Bureau, programs, or departments.

  • Evaluate or assist in evaluating the performance of subordinate personnel; assist in the scheduling of personnel and approving time cards; assist in the coordination of in-service educational programs and staff meetings; assist preceptors in developing unit orientation programs for new nurses or program staff.

  • Assist in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring of prehospital care, in relation to those standards, to assure compliance with Riverside County EMS Agency Regulation, Title XXII, and other regulatory standards such as those required by EMSA, REMSA, RUHS-MC, RUHS-PH, mental health or public health program grants; advise staff on the interpretation and application of agency policies, laws, and regulations.

  • Assist in preparing administrative records, reports, and correspondence related to budget and unit or program operations.

  • Promote reliability in the acuity classification of patients and supervise, as needed to meet staffing requirements.

  • Promote collaboration among other departments, units, programs, and physicians; represent assigned unit(s) or programs in committee meetings; may address local groups on public health matters

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I
Education:
Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of California. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing is preferred.
 
Experience: Three years as a full time Registered Nurse in any healthcare facility. In addition to the required experience, one year of senior or supervisory experience is also required. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be substituted for the required experience. For some positions, one year of experience in Community Health Nursing is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
 
OPTION II
Education:
Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of California. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field is preferred.
 
Experience: Two years of full time supervisory nursing in any healthcare facility.
 
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of:
Application of the nursing process; full range of registered nurse duties and responsibilities; principles and methods of supervision and training; basic management skills; problem solving techniques.
 
Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate nursing services within specific unit(s); communicate effectively; positively manage change and conflict; interpret licensure and accreditation standards; analyze and draft department policies and procedures; apply productive problem-solving skills; write clear and concise reports; perform registered nurse or public health nurse responsibilities according to the State of California Nurse Practice Act; implement the nursing process.

Other Requirements
License/Certificate:
Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nursing Certificate in the State of California.
 
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at 951-955-3464 or via email at mmiller@rivco.org.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies 

 

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

 

Proof of Education 
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

 

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).  A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

 

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

 

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. 

 

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

 

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com

 

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of working for the County of Riverside

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
 
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
What is your highest level of education completed to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of California?
  • None of these
  • Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units
  • At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units
  • At least 90 semester or 135 quarter unites
  • At least 120 semester or 180 units
  • I have my Associates degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • I have my Bachelors degree
  • I have my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • I have my Masters degree
  • I have my Doctorate degree
02
Do you possess a current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:
  • I have a valid California driver's license.
  • I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
  • I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.
04
How many years of full-time experience do you have working as a Supervising Nurse in a healthcare facility?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, less than 1 year
  • 1 year, but less than 2 years
  • 2 years, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years, but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
05
How many years of full-time work experience do you have as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare facility?
  • No Experience
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more but less than 2
  • 2 years or more but less than 3
  • 3 years or more but less than 4
  • 4 years or more but less than 5
  • 5 years or more but less than 6
  • 6 years or more
06
How many years of experience do you have working in a pre-hospital setting, such as critical care, responding to emergencies, ICU and/or emergency room, etc.?
  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year or more, but less than 2
  • 2 years or more, but less than 3
  • 3 years or more, but less than 4.
  • 4 years or more, but less than 5.
  • 5 years or more.

Required Question

Employer
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500