Supervising Nurse-26454406
Salary
$154,523.20 Annually
Location
County of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Regular - Full time
Job Number
26454406
Department
Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division
Inpatient Health Services
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Summary
The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)
is currently recruiting for the position of
Supervising Nurse
Interviews Will Be Conducted on an Ongoing Basis.
Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step 6, at the base pay of $154,523.20 annually within the salary range.
Supervising Nurses provide professional, specialized nursing care to adult patients in an acute or post-acute setting and serve as a second level supervisor, first level manager in the nursing series. As a Supervising Nurse, you will provide direction and leadership to nursing personnel in all shifts within a specific location in the facility to ensure an adequate standard of care. This position may act in the absence of the Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
Future Salary Increases:
June 2027 - 5.17% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 2.17% Market Adjustment)
Hourly Rates and Premiums
The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available:
Positions are located at the Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP/SNF) located at 655 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071 and at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110.
Read the complete job description for Supervising Nurse, including examples of duties, required education and experience, working conditions, etc.
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Note
A bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for one (1) year of RN experience. A masters degree in nursing, public health, hospital administration, business administration or other related fields from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency may substitute for two (2) years of RN experience. Specialized training in nursing administration and supervision is highly desirable. Substitution cannot be applied to the one (1) year of experience in a long term care, rehabilitation, geriatric and/or psychiatric nursing facility OR the one (1) year of experience in nursing management.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a long term care setting; experience supervising a large unit of nurses in various levels of nursing; knowledge of standard of care and strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to multi-task; and knowledge of state and federal nursing requirements.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the response you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner and include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in the work history section of the application. Note that if you are invited to a selection interview by a department, your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
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Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California? If no, please do not apply as your application will be rejected.
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Please provide your California RN license number and expiration date in the space below.
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Do you possess a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI)?
Note: A valid NPI number is required at time of appointment.
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Please provide your National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
If you do not possess an NPI number, indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess a valid and current CPR card?
Note: A valid and current CPR card is required at time of appointment.
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Please select from the options below how you are trying to qualify for this position:
Note: If you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your diploma, final transcript, or foreign studies equivalency report at the time of application. Failure to do so will delay the processing of your application.
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In this position, you may be subjected to patients with communicable diseases and persons that may be potentially hostile or violent.
Are you willing to work under these conditions?
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The Edgemoor Distinct Part-Skilled Nursing Facility and the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital are 24-hour facilities. You may be required to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Are you willing to work under these conditions?
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How many years of full-time registered nurse experience do you have working in a long term care facility?
Be sure to include this information in the work experience section of your application.
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How many years of experience do you have working as a charge or supervising nurse where you exercised full responsibility over a unit or ward of nursing personnel?
Be sure to include this information in the work experience section of your application.
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Please select the supervisory responsibilities you have performed. Select all that apply.
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Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.
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If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you. If not applicable, please indicate "n/a".
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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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If you selected "Other" in the question above, please tell us how you first heard about this job opportunity.
Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable.
Required Question
Employer County of San Diego
Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370
San Diego, California, 92123
Phone (619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374
Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov
We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.