RN Clinic Supervisor

RN Clinic Supervisor

Salary

$117,251.68 - $141,375.52 Annually

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-7104-01 (O)

Department

County Health Department

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

SALARY

$56.37 - $67.97 Hourly

$117,251.68 - $141,375.52 Annually

Bilingual allowance, when applicable

We are looking for a passionate, experienced nurse to fill one (1) full-time Registered Nurse, Supervising vacancy in County of Santa Barbara Health. We have one (1) opening on the Primary Care and Family Health (PCFH) team at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara. The County classification title is Staff Nurse, Supervising.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies in multiple locations including Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please select ALL locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.

CSR 1414 (Leave of Absence): This recruitment is to fill a Regular position, but the eligible list may be used to fill future positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CSR 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CSR 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate

POSITION: Under general direction of the Clinical Nurse Administrator, directs and supervises professional and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the provision of direct patient care in the health centers; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a first-line supervisory classification. It is distinguished from Staff Nurse by its emphasis on providing direction and supervision as opposed to direct patient care. It is further distinguished from the Staff Nurse, Senior, by the latter classifications focus on using specialized nursing knowledge to provide nursing services to a specific targeted program or population.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with staff, partners, and clients
• A high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information
• The ability to effectively multitask, prioritize competing demands, and apply critical thinking to identify and implement practical solutions
• Experience in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Ambulatory Care
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced clinical or administrative environment
• Experience working with underserved or diverse populations
• Experience using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems
• The ability to delegate tasks appropriately and prioritize patient care
• Familiarity with federally funded programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, CPSP, and Every Woman Counts
• Bilingual or medical Spanish skills

About the Programs

Primary Care and Family Health (PCFH) program:

The Santa Barbara County Health Centers offer comprehensive primary and specialty care services to meet the diverse needs of the community. With five Federally Qualified Health Centers located throughout Santa Barbara County, they provide a range of services, including Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Specialty Care.

Patients of all ages-adults, teens, children, and infants-have access to a wide variety of healthcare services, such as:

• Pharmacy Services
• Immunizations
• Womens Health Services, including Obstetrics, Family Planning, and Gynecology
• Well-Child Exams
• Physicals for school, General Relief (GR), DMV, and specialty needs
• Health Care Reform Enrollment Assistance

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County Health Centers and their services, click here.

County of Santa Barbara Health Care Centers:

• Santa Maria Health Center, 2115 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (map)
• Lompoc Health Center, 301 North R Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 (map)
• Santa Barbara Health Center, 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (map)
• Franklin Health Center, 1136 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (map)
• Carpinteria Health Center, 931 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (map)

Click on the image above learn how our Health Centers

support healthier lives in Santa Barbara County.

Examples of Duties

• Directs professional nurses and UAP in providing direct patient care in the County Health Departments regional clinics; supervises and reviews the quality of health care provided to patients and ensures that all policies, procedures, and protocols are adhered to by staff; ensures that nursing care is performed to acceptable professional standards and in accordance with physicians orders.
• Evaluates the work of subordinate staff in order to ensure that quality assurance standards are met; documents performance and takes appropriate action, including implementing discipline when necessary; establishes expectations and performance goals and supports staff in the attainment of those goals.
• Develops and maintains staffing schedules for the clinic; ensures that provider, clinic, and hospital call schedules are accurate and communicated to staff, the hospital, and the answering service; maintains and distributes schedules for various specialty clinics.
• Ensures that appropriate records and patient traffic flow are maintained, referrals and follow-up appointments are made, accurate information is communicated to patients, and clinics are conducted in an orderly fashion; an adequate inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines is maintained; examination and/or consultation rooms are properly equipped and supplied; and notifies the Regional Clinic Manager of equipment failure and recommends repair and/or replacement of broken equipment.
• Conducts regular nursing staff meetings; communicates procedural or other changes to staff; obtains feedback from staff regarding clinic services and needs and informs the Regional Clinic Manager; communicates safety tips and updates to staff and maintains sign-in sheets that verify staffs receipt of safety information.

Employment Standards

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing; AND,

• Three years of professional nursing experience that included some lead experience, such as assigning and reviewing the work of staff; OR,
• Three years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Staff Nurse with Santa Barbara County including some lead experience such as assigning and reviewing the work of staff; OR,
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of: the principles, practices and skilled techniques of nursing; symptomology and disease processes; general nutrition; medical equipment operation; use and effects of medications and immunizations; legal environment of nursing; health education techniques and practices; interviewing and counseling techniques; community health and medical services; medical recordkeeping and privacy practices; clinic organization and operations; supervisory practices.

Ability to: evaluate and assess the need for nursing and/or medical services; exercise independent judgment; work with individuals and families in a clinical setting to resolve health problems; perform skilled nursing tasks; anticipate patients needs; plan, organize, coordinate and supervise clinical nursing and support services; lead the work of others engaged in nursing and clinical support activities; identify and analyze administrative problems and implement operational changes; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience and compassion; establish and maintain cooperative working relations; comply with nursing policies, protocols and program regulations; prepare and maintain medical records of appropriate documentation; recognize and respect limits of authority and responsibility; maintain confidentiality of information; make referrals to local and regional providers of social, medical and/or other special services; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Bilingual - Speaking, Reading, and Writing Preferred: The ability to converse, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish is preferred. Note: You must self-certify on your application that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications that require bilingual skills, in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

NOTE: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse, elder/dependent adult abuse, and physical violence abuse reporting.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Rating to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the examination, rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 10/06/2026; at 4:59 p.m. PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job postings can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Farrah Medrano, County Health Talent Acquisition Lead - PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org.

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.com

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

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The first EMPLOYMENT STANDARD for this position REQUIRES all incumbents hold a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Make sure you have included your license number and expiration date in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application. How do you meet this standard?

• I possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. I have documented my license information in the License and Certification section of my application.
• I DO NOT possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California and will not be considered for this position.

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In addition, to be considered for this position, your application must CLEARLY state how you meet the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Posting or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly state on your application?

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience that included some lead experience, such as assigning and reviewing the work of staff.
• Three (3) years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Staff Nurse with Santa Barbara County including some lead experience such as assigning and reviewing the work of staff.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• I DO NOT meet the employment standards for this position and will not be considered for this position.

03

Please indicate which team(s) you are interested in working in (select all that apply). The current vacancy is in the Health Centers. NOTE: This is your only opportunity to make your selection(s).

• Health Centers: www.santabarbaracounty.gov/ch-health-centers-information
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM): www.santabarbaracounty.gov/ch-enhanced-care-management
• Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH): www.santabarbaracounty.gov/ch-maternal-child-adolescent-health
• I would like to be considered for ALL County Health programs.

04

The current vacancy is in Santa Barbara for Full-Time employment. Please make sure you check the locations and work schedules on your application that you want to be considered for current and future vacancies.

• I understand.

05

The following questions are a Civil Service Examination. The Civil Service Examination for this recruitment is a Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Please read each question carefully as this examination will determine your placement on the employment list. Responses to these questions will be used as a weighted, scored selection device. Evaluators will not have access to your application (including work history and education), application supporting materials (e.g. resumes, cover letters, transcripts), or any previous responses in your supplemental questionnaire. They will only have the information provided in each of your responses below. For information on protest procedures, refer to Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: https://www.countyofsb.org/1444/Civil-Service-Rules

• I understand the only information I provide in the response boxes below will be evaluated and used to determine my score and rank on the employment list.

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Exam Question: What is your highest level of nursing education?

• RN - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• RN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN - Masters in Nursing (MS) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Public Health (MPH)
• RN - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• I DO NOT currently have a degree in any of the fields listed above.

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Exam Question: Please check all health care settings below in which you have worked, volunteered, or completed an internship. Select all that apply.

• County Health Care Center
• Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC)
• Community-Based Health Care Center
• Other Outpatient Health Care Center
• Inpatient Hospital setting
• Skilled Nursing facility
• Hospice care
• Home care
• I DO NOT have experience working in any of the health care settings listed above.

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Exam Question: How many years of experience do you have supervising clinical nursing staff in an outpatient or primary-care clinic setting?

• Greater (>) than 10 years of experience.
• 5 years up to 10 years of experience.
• 3 years up to 5 years of experience.
• 1 year up to 3 years of experience.
• Less (<) than 1 year of experience.
• I DO NOT have experience supervising clinical nursing staff.

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Exam Question: What best describes your experience working in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or providing care to underserved or vulnerable populations?

• I have extensive nursing experience (5+ years) working in an FQHC and providing care to underserved or vulnerable populations.
• I have moderate nursing experience (2-5 years) working in an FQHC and providing care to underserved or vulnerable populations.
• I have limited nursing experience (less than 2 years) working in an FQHC and providing care to underserved or vulnerable populations.
• I have nursing experience providing care to underserved or vulnerable populations, but not in an FQHC setting.
• I DO NOT have nursing experience working in an FQHC or serving underserved populations.

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Exam Question: Do you have experience working in a health care setting that provides direct services to underserved and economically disadvantaged populations (e.g. homeless patients, patients with mental health issues, economically disadvantaged, etc.) on a regular basis? If so, how many years?

• Greater (>) than 10 years of experience.
• 5 years up to 10 years of experience.
• 3 years up to 5 years of experience.
• 1 year up to 3 years of experience.
• Less (<) than 1 year of experience.
• I DO NOT have experience in a health care setting that provided services to underserved and economically disadvantaged populations.

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Exam Question: Which of the following healthcare approaches have you used in your nursing practice and feel comfortable coaching or modeling for your nursing team in a Health Center/clinic setting? Select all that apply.

• Patient-centered communication techniques (active listening, shared decision-making, clear care-plan explanations)
• Trauma-informed care practices that promote safety, trust, and patient empowerment
• Team-based care approaches that involve collaborating closely with providers, MAs, front office, and care coordinators
• Evidence-based clinical protocols and standardized workflows to support safe, consistent patient care
• Cultural humility practices that acknowledge patient backgrounds, avoid assumptions, and support equitable care
• I DO NOT have experience using these healthcare approaches

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Exam Question: How many years of experience do you have collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced clinic environment?

• Greater (>) than 10 years of experience.
• 5 years up to 10 years of experience.
• 3 years up to 5 years of experience.
• 1 year up to 3 years of experience.
• Less (<) than 1 year of experience.
• I DO NOT have experience collaborating with multidisciplinary.

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Exam Question: How would you describe your experience ensuring compliance with clinical, regulatory, or infection-control standards?

• I have led compliance implementation, including training staff, monitoring adherence, and updating workflows.
• I have regularly ensured compliance within my nursing team or assigned unit.
• I have participated in compliance activities but not led them.
• I have not been responsible for compliance in a clinical setting.

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Exam Question: Please select the statement below that best describes your experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR).

• I have experience working with Epic.
• I do not have experience working with Epic, but have experience with a different Electronic Health Records System.
• I DO NOT have any experience working with Electronic Health Records.

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Barbara

Address 1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty