Staff Nurse V-Assistant Nursing Department Manager Inpatient NICU

About the Hospital:

More Than a hospital—A Community Partner

San Joaquin General Hospital isn't just where you go when you're ill—it's a pillar of community wellness, a center for medical advancement, and a place where healing happens with dignity and respect. What began as a modest medical facility has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare system, but our core mission remains unchanged: providing exceptional care with unwavering compassion to every resident of San Joaquin County.

Our 152-bed acute care hospital delivers:

• Advanced General Medical and Surgical Care
• Specialized High-Risk Obstetrics
• State-of-the-Art Neonatal Intensive Care
• Dedicated Pediatric Services
• 24/7 Intensive Care Units
• Our outpatient facilities, including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics, are designed to meet the diverse health needs of our community.

About the NICU:

• All-in-One Care: Labor, delivery, and Level III NICU services all under one roof.
• Level III NICU: California Children’s Services-certified Level III NICU, featuring 25 beds and bonding suites for parental overnight stays.
• Transport Team: Available 24/7.
• Expert Neonatal Team: Our team of neonatal RN's, respiratory therapists, and social workers are continuously providing comprehensive care.
• Around-the-Clock Expert Care: On-site OB/GYN physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and two dedicated C-section ORs.
• Baby-Friendly Hospital: Focus on early skin-to-skin bonding, breastfeeding support, rooming-in, and evidence-based lactation education.
• Comprehensive Support: Free discharge classes, postpartum guides, breastfeeding assistance, car-seat safety, safe sleep education, and virtual or in-person maternity tours.
• Convenience: Easily accessible with complimentary parking for a stress-free visit.

The Position:

Staff Nurse V - Assistant Department Manager Inpatient is the assistant manager-level class in the Staff Nurse series. In an inpatient setting, employees have full supervisory responsibility for a nursing service unit or units during a shift. Employees assist the Nursing Department Manager in assessing total patient needs, evaluating performance of staff and coordinating the unit with other hospital divisions or services. They assume full responsibility for management of the unit in the Manager’s absence.

Example of Typical Duties:

• Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit or units; assists in planning and implementing staff schedules; assists in assigning work to professional, para-professional and technical staff in order to best utilize the skills of personnel and to maintain a high quality of patient care; evaluates performance of and disciplines assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff; participates in the selection of new employees.
• Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit or units; assists in planning and implementing staff schedules; assists in assigning work to professional, para-professional and technical staff in order to best utilize the skills of personnel and to maintain a high quality of patient care; evaluates performance of and disciplines assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff; participates in the selection of new employees.
• Participates in formulating, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care; assists in coordinating the services of the unit with other hospital divisions; may oversee and coordinate insurance billing and reimbursement-related procedures for the unit; may develop and implement various quality control measures; assists with development and maintenance of the department budget.
• Participates in initiating the nursing process and performing clinical patient care, including
• therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients.
• Participates with clinical staff in working with patients and families through teaching, counseling, and other methodology in order to help them understand, cope with, and accept illness, treatment, and therapy; assists in self-care strategies; may supervise and participate in therapy groups, individual counseling and family conferences as necessary; may provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession or completion of the following is required. Proof of completion or possession will be requested.

•      Neonatal Resuscitation Program
•      Intensive Care Nursery Training Class
•      Preceptor Class
•      Transport Nurse Certification

And Either I

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care Neonatal Intensive Care unit, including one (1) year at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse IV

Or II

Certification: Possession of a National Certification (CEN, CCRN, TNCC, ENPC, etc).

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in an acute care Neonatal Intensive Care unit, including one (1) year at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse IV

 And For Both Patterns

Licenses and Certificates: Current registration as a nurse in the State of California

Special Requirements: (1) Successful completion of a San Joaquin General Hospital in-service or comparable training program in nursing preceptor-ships may be required prior to completion of the probationary period and periodically thereafter. (2) Successful completion of a Critical Care Class may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specialized nursing units.

The following supplemental pay may apply:

·        Shift Differential: $2.00/hour – PM Shift/ $4.50/hour – Night Shift

·        Education Supplement: 5% of base salary (eligibility criteria per CNA MOU)

·        Charge Pay: $3.00/hour

·        Preceptor Pay: $2.00/hour

·        Standby Pay: 33% of base salary

·        Longevity Pay: 7.5% of base salary after 10 years(20,800 regular paid hours, and 10% of base salary after 15 years (31,200 regular paid hours).

New Hire Retention Bonus:

Eligible applicants may receive $2,000 upon completion of the first year equivalent employment (2080 hours), $1,000 upon completion of thirds year equivalent employment (6,240 hours), $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours).

Vacation accrual rate consistent with candidates total years of public service.