SUPERVISING CLINIC NURSE I/SUPERVISING STAFF NURSE I
Salary
$111,656.88 - $167,136.48 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
YSNS2
Department
HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
06/09/2026
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
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. Applicants are 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 Drivers 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:
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 employers 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.
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 elses login information may erase a candidates 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: aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Using the verbiage from a/the job posting or classification specification will not be acceptable response/s.
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Many important notifications including non-acceptance letters and final results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add info@governmentjobs.com and aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from L A County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notifications for any examinations for which you apply with L A County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging in to governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
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Do you have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing? If yes, please provide the license number in the space below.
If no, please enter "N/A" in the space below.
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Do you have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by a State Government Board of Registered Nursing within the United States? If yes, please be sure the Certificates and Licenses section of the application is completed and provide the license number in the space below as well.
If no, please enter "N/A" in the space below.
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Do you have current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association? If yes, please be sure to complete the License and Certificate section of the application AND attach a legible copy of your certificate/e-card to your application or email it to the Exam Analyst at aharraway@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of submitting your application online.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY Do you have two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse leading staff in the provision of nursing care or services? For this examination, lead experience is defined as assigning, coordinating, reviewing work to ensure appropriate work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training. If yes, please provide the following information for each employer and/or position in which you have gained the relevant experience in the response space below: • Position Title: • Name of Department/Agency/Employer: • Dates of Employment (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY): • Hours Worked Per Week: • Name & Title of Supervisor: • Detailed Description of Duties: Applicants are 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. Please note, the information provided for the above requested information should align with the information you entered in the Work Experience Section of the application. If not, please enter "No experience" in the space below.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov