Staff Nurse Coordinator (Staff Nurse III) - (Department Promotional)

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Health Services Agency Public Health Division is looking for a Staff Nurse III to join the Communicable Disease Prevention section team to help ensure County residents have optimal health and wellness. The ideal candidate will be proficient in planning, coordinating, implementing and overseeing public health programs and services. They will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, maintain high-quality standards, and provide leadership within a dynamic public health environment. The position primarily serves as the clinical and operational lead for the Public Health Immunization Clinic and community-based/mobile immunization clinics, with a focus on vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), while providing cross-program support within the Communicable Disease Prevention section, including case investigation and outbreak response as needed. Applicants must be current Stanislaus County Health Services Agency full-time employees to be considered for the position. All other applicants will be disqualified.
To learn more about the Health Services Agency,http://schsa.org.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline:05/20/2026

Oral Examination: Week of 05/25/2026

THE POSITION
Provides professional nursing care and treatment for patients in a clinic or other health care setting. The Staff Nurse III is a leadership position that plans, coordinates, implements, and assists with the administration of assigned clinical patient care that provides care under general supervision. This position is subject to overtime, standby, callback, shift work, weekend, and holiday assignments. Performs related duties as assigned. Specific clinics typical job responsibilities may vary.
Under the general direction of the Communicable Disease Manager, this supervisory-level position directs the work of Staff Nurse I/II, Medical Investigators and other paraprofessional staff within Communicable Disease programs, including and not limited to the immunization program. The Staff Nurse III is expected to perform and meet the requirements incorporated in the Staff Nurse I and II job descriptions.

Typical Tasks

• Assume responsibility for the supervision and daily operations of the Public Health Immunization Clinic and community-based/mobile immunization clinics;

• Maintain accountability as the primary vaccinator and clinical resource for immunization services;
• Oversee vaccine management practices including storage, handling, inventory and quality assurance in alignment with program requirements;
• Plan and oversee patient education on immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases, health maintenance, and disease prevention;
• Monitor, respond to, and support investigation and follow-up activities related to vaccine-preventable diseases, including case review, reporting, and coordination with internal and external partners;
• Conduct communicable disease case investigations, including assessment, documentation, follow-up, and coordination of care in alignment with established public health protocols, as assigned;
• Conduct and/or support outbreak investigations and response activities, including coordination with internal and external partners and direct patient care, as needed;
• Provide clinical and operational oversight of immunization and communicable disease activities performed by nursing and non-licensed staff, including Medical Investigators and support staff;
• Train, assign, direct, monitor, and evaluate the work of assigned personnel, which may include Staff Nurses, Medical Assistants, Community Health Workers, Administrative Clerks, Health Educators, students, volunteers, and other healthcare workers;
• Act as a resource for less experienced nursing and unlicensed staff; assist or manage program-related issues;
• Support systems that ensure the prevention, detection, reporting, investigation, and control of communicable disease within the community and healthcare settings, as needed;
• Assess the need for, develop, and deliver education and training to internal staff, healthcare partners and the community;
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of individual and agency-based outreach services;
• Provide leadership for the development or revision of policies and procedures, protocols and standing orders;
• Perform and ensure quality assurance checks of equipment and/or supplies in the clinic and initiate replacement or repair as needed;
• Participate in the preparation of budget development, oversight and reporting;
• Direct, coordinate, and review the work plans for staff; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign and monitor tasks and deliverables; review and evaluate work methods and procedures;
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of annual staff evaluations under the direction of the manager;
• Participate on committees and related coalitions; attend meetings, in-service programs and workshops relevant to the area of assigned patient care or specialty; and
• Report suspected cases of abuse and neglect of children and adults to proper authorities, according to procedures and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Performs in stressful and crisis situations, interpret policies and procedures and apply them with good judgment;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Use of various computer programs such as Windows and an Electronic Medical Record;
• Follow complex oral and written directions and prepare clear and concise written reports including documentation in the medical records;
• Provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care;
• Train and evaluate the work of assigned staff and other support personnel;
• Provide leadership and direction of personnel to maintain the efficient delivery of effective Health Services Agency patient care services;
• Direct the care given to a patient including coordinating the activities of clinic staff and/or program effectiveness;
• Direct, check, review, assign and organize the work of other personnel;
• Communicate expectations, monitor performance and address unsatisfactory performance; and
• Participate in the recruitment process and make recommendations for hire.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of the nursing process;
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules and supervision;
• Nursing procedures, techniques, equipment and supplies;
• Principles of contact investigation and infection control;
• Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams;
• Medical terminology, modern nursing principles, methods and procedures;
• Use and effects of medicine, controlled substances, clinic supplies, equipment and disease processes including communicable diseases, symptoms and treatments;
• Case Management Protocols and Procedures;
• Developing care management programs and plans that focus on improving the health status of insured members;
• Nurse-Patient Relationships and Management of Patient Health Maintenance/Illness Status; and
• Monitoring and ensuring the quality of a Health Care Practice.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate or higher degree in Nursing.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Current valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse; AND
• After receiving Registered Nurse license, three (3) years full-time experience in a hospital/outpatient setting or experience which utilized the development of critical thinking skills; OR
• Performing the job functions as a Staff Nurse II in an HSA clinic/program for three (3) years; AND
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Proof of education may be required for verification purposes after the eligible list has been established as part of the selection interview process. Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) may be attached at the time of online application submission if available.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Registered Nurses bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. DISCLAIMER
Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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