Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager

Salary

$97,483.86 - $158,710.12 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-73923-01-VZ

Department

Human Resources

Division

Occupational Health & Wellness

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riversides Human Resources Department has an opportunity for a Nurse Manager assigned to the Occupational Health and Wellness Division in Riverside.

This position plays a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of high-quality occupational health services for County departments by overseeing daily clinic operations, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational standards.

The Nurse Manager will oversee employee health services, including health assessments, immunizations, screenings, triage, and follow-up care while ensuring accurate clinical documentation and high standards of patient care. The incumbent will provide day-to-day leadership and direction to nursing and medical support staff, assist with staff training and scheduling, and promote a collaborative work environment. This position will also support quality improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and regulations, and serve as a resource to County departments on occupational health matters.

The ideal candidate will possess occupational health nursing experience, excellent customer service and communication skills, and a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Schedule: A 4/10 work schedule, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Fridays off.

Meet the Team!

The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coach train, manage, organize, direct, and review the total scope of patient care services provided in major or multiple patient care units, clinics, branches, or programs on a 24-hour basis.
• Prepare, review, and assist in the development of the capital equipment budget plan; provide input into preparation of personnel and operating budgets; accountable for budget variances for all major or multiple units, clinics, or programs as assigned.
• Provide leadership in decisions regarding scheduling, assignments, management, and staffing.
• Develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, standards of care and practice, and goals and objectives for a unit, clinic, branch, or program.
• Establish and communicate expectations and performance standards to staff; evaluate the performance of staff to assure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and standards of care and practice, including the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Provide management oversight and promote consistency to ensure staff compliance with the Departments policies and procedures, and regulatory, licensure, and accreditation standards.
• Interview applicants and recommend hiring decisions to administrative designee.
• Identify learning needs and oversee the orientation and training of staff; coordinate the training of students within patient care units, clinics, and programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and other department managers to ensure quality patient care and efficient and effective unit or program operations.
• Identify opportunities for improving patient care and operations in units, clinics, branches, or programs; establish objectives to be achieved, and plan, implement, and evaluate the action plan for achieving improvements; initiate and/or conduct audits to identify areas requiring improvement.
• Communicate pertinent information, special instructions, and standards with staff and consider ideas and/or suggestions received from staff.
• Foster staff development through performance appraisals, constructive feedback, and recognition of exceptional abilities and education; administer progressive disciplinary action when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in nursing. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.) A Masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing is preferred.

Experience: Four years of supervisory experience as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital or non-acute healthcare facility, public health clinic or program.

Knowledge of: Principles of leadership and management; nursing processes and its application in patient care; licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements; staff scheduling; performance evaluations; group dynamics; progressive disciplinary action; teambuilding and conflict management; problem-solving and management techniques.

Ability to: Implement the principles of leadership and management in the nursing process; ensure compliance with Department goals, objectives, strategic plan, policies and procedures; prepare and maintain reports and clinical records; communicate clearly via oral and written methods; monitor critical practice indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and guide implementation of the action plan; analyze and maintain budget accountability; establish, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations; manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills; use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork.

Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession of valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates issued by the American Heart Association.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the recruiter:

Veronica Zuno at VZuno@Rivco.org or 951-955-1449. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 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).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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, Veterans 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.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: MCU

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

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, the 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 theres 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.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours

36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours
108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

• Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

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 Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

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

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed in Nursing from an accredited college or university?

• No college coursework in Nursing.
• Completed less than 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in Nursing.
• Completed at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) in Nursing.
• Completed at least 60 semester units (90 quarter units) in Nursing.
• Associates degree in Nursing
• Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Masters degree in Nursing
• Doctoral degree in Nursing

02

How many years of supervisory experience do you have as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital, non-acute healthcare facility, or public health clinic/program?

• None
• One year or more, but less than two.
• Two years or more, but less than three.
• Three years or more, but less than four.
• Four years or more, but less than five.
• Five years or more, but less than six.
• Six years or more.

03

Do you possess a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association? Note: Applicants must upload and attach a copy of their valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association to their application at the time of submission. Failure to provide the required certification may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess experience in Occupational Health Nursing?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com