Staff Nurse V - ADM -Inpatient - Case Management

TCSA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Educational leave

Life Insurance

Travel allowance

Job summary

San Joaquin County in Stockton, CA is seeking a Case Management Unit – Staff Nurse to lead nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and participate in budgeting and scheduling. This in-person, full-time role requires an RN with strong leadership and clinical skills.

You will supervise a nursing team, develop staff schedules, ensure policy adherence, and collaborate with other hospital divisions to optimize patient outcomes. Strong communication and crisis management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years as a registered nurse in an acute care or mental health facility.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing may substitute for one year of experience.
• Current California RN license.
• Possession of MICN/ACLS training or equivalent may be required for assignment.
• In-service nursing preceptorship training or ICU/CCU training may be required later.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and assist with unit management and scheduling.
• Evaluate performance and discipline assigned personnel.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Formulate, interpret and implement nursing care policies and coordinate with other divisions.
• Assist with development and maintenance of department budget.
• Initiate and complete performance improvement studies with management.
• Administer total patient care; evaluate symptoms and progress.
• Participate in therapeutic and crisis interventions as required.
• Maintain patient health records and prepare reports.
• Attend workshops and training to update nursing skills.
• Represent the department on committees and with outside organizations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Performance evaluation

Policy implementation

Budget coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (CA)

Job description

Case Management Unit – Staff Nurse

San Joaquin County – 44 N San Joaquin St, Third Floor, Suite 330, Stockton, California 95202

Salary: $12,529 – $15,230 per year

Hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per week, scheduled shift (PM, Night)

Location: Stockton, California (in‑person; no remote option)

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision; retirement; paid holidays; vacation; sick leave; educational leave; life insurance; travel allowance; etc. (see benefits section for details)

Typical Duties

• Supervise staff and assist with management of the unit or units; assist in planning and implementing staff schedules; assign work to professional, para‑professional and technical staff;
• Evaluate performance of and discipline assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff;
• Participate in the selection of new employees;
• Participate in formulating, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care; coordinate services of the unit with other hospital divisions;
• Assist with development and maintenance of the department budget;
• Initiate and complete performance improvement and other studies in cooperation with management;
• Initiate, plan, coordinate and administer total patient care; evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress;
• Participate in therapeutic interventions and crisis intervention as required;
• Maintain records of patient health care treatment; prepare reports and standard forms;
• Maintain and update knowledge base and nursing skills; attend workshops, conferences, and classes as required;
• Participate in committees and represent the department to outside organizations as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Three years as a registered nurse in an acute care or mental health facility at the level equivalent to San Joaquin County Staff Nurse III;
• Substitution: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Science, Business Administration or other closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience;
• 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 preceptorships may be required prior to completion of the probationary period and periodically thereafter. (2) Possession of a San Joaquin County Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certificate, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate, completion of an approved ICU/CCU training course, or other approved training or experience may be required for assignment or continued assignment to specialized nursing units.

Knowledge

Theory, practices and techniques of nursing; current trends and developments in patient care; goals of patient care; current medical treatment methods, standards, equipment and supplies; nursing staffing patterns; basic principles of management; leadership skills; safety principles; applicable Federal and State laws related to patient care.

Abilities

Assign, supervise, train, assist and evaluate nursing service units; prepare and maintain records; deal with patients empathetically and respectfully; instruct patients in self‑care; establish effective working relationships; maintain safe environment; coordinate services; set priorities; work effectively under pressure; promote positive learning environment.

Physical / Mental Requirements

Mobility: Constant walking; operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods; pushing/pulling; bending and squatting; occasional sitting; frequent lifting of heavy objects or people. Visual requirements: Overall vision, color and depth perception; reading and close‑up work. Dexterity: Holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing. Hearing: Constant hearing; frequent hearing and talking on telephone. Emotional / Psychological factors: Constant concentration; exposure to hazardous materials; frequent emergency situations; occasional work at heights or alone. Environmental: Exposure to assaultive behavior; noise, cold/heat, hazardous materials, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of Kaiser, Select or Premier plans; full‑time and part‑time eligible employees; employees pay a portion of premiums; dependent coverage available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of Delta Dental or United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan; no employee cost for single coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Vision Insurance: Vision Service Plan (VSP); no employee cost for single coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense.
• Life Insurance: $1,000 for 1–3 years of service; $3,000 for 3–5 years; $5,000 for 5–10 years; $10,000 for 10+ years; additional term life up to $200,000 at group rate.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans; vacation and holiday policy; sick leave, bereavement leave, educational leave; merit salary increases; standby pay; educational supplements and reimbursements; parking supplemental; school activities.

Selection Procedures

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam: Multiple choice; 70% minimum rating.
• Oral Exam: Structured interview; panel of up to four; 70% minimum rating.
• Written & Oral Exam: Weighted 60% written, 40% oral; 70% on each.
• Rate‑out: Paper rating; not scheduled.

Note: 70 percentage referred may be the same or a different metric.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.