Charge Nurse-Fair Oaks Health Center (Open & Promotional)

Charge Nurse-Fair Oaks Health Center (Open & Promotional)

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Charge Nurse-Fair Oaks Health Center (Open & Promotional)

Salary

$164,278.40 - $194,147.20 Annually

Location

San Mateo, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

F012BV

Department

San Mateo Medical Center

Division

Ambulatory Services

Opening Date

04/14/2026

Bargaining Unit

25

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Description

Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on April 28, 2026 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."

San Mateo Medical Center's Fair Oaks Health Center in Redwood City is currently seeking a Charge Nurse, who is looking for an exciting opportunity to help provide quality care in overseeing our Health Center's OB/GYN clinic, Optometry Clinic, and the Specialty Clinic which currently includes Cardiology, Immunology, Musculoskeletal and Podiatry.

Through growth and change, San Mateo County Health remains committed to provide quality medical care to meet the health needs of the community. Our commitment is to provide quality care with a compassionate touch, and we strive to help you maintain a balance between work and family. San Mateo County Health operates a 509-bed integrated care facility, and 12 outpatient clinics, and has been providing healthcare to our community and surrounding service area since 1930.

The Charge Nurse, in collaboration with the clinic manager, directs nursing care, coordinates resources for their clinic and performs administrative activities, while providing leadership and support to staff. The Charge Nurse provides quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and participates as member of the clinic management team in the development and implementation of clinic goals, interfacing with the Clinic Manager, Supervising Providers and Patient Services Supervisors for long and short-term problem solving.

The Charge Nurse assesses, evaluates and directs nursing activities to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards. This position supervises licensed and non-licensed staff in the OB/GYN clinic, the Optometry Clinic, and Specialty Clinic. The Charge Nurse ensures adequate staffing in all areas and cross trains staff as appropriate. The Charge Nurse also interviews candidates for positions and completes performance evaluations. The position participates in the training and disciplinary counseling of staff.

The ideal candidate has outpatient nursing experience and at least one year of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is also experienced in providing education and updates to staff, as well as in scheduling for multiple shifts, and has excellent communication skills. Knowledge of quality improvement processes and community health systems is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate has also worked with the underserved population; and is bilingual in Spanish and English.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management.

• Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit.

• Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift.

• Participate with unit or clinic nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff.

• Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.

• Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs.

• Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget.

• Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff.

• Participate in staff meetings.

• Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care.

• Maintain and evaluate records.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.

• Possession and maintenance of BLS certification.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

• Nurse Practice Act and professional and governmental standards or regulations pertaining to nursing.

• Nursing theories, principles, methods and practices.

• Safety and infection control principles.

• Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.

• Principles of staff development.

• Supervisory principles.

Skill/Ability to:

• Perform and evaluate the performance of nursing procedures required for the assigned shift and clinical setting.

• Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff.

• Comprehend, interpret, and implement nursing policies and procedures.

• Instruct and train professional and paraprofessional employees.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Maintain professional nurse-patient and nurse physician relationships.

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

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About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Analyst: Priscilla Bermudez 041426) (Charge Nurse - F012)

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance ( page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you’ll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

• Proceed to supplemental questions.

02

Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes

• No

03

Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS)Certificate is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current Basic Life Support Certificate? (Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes

• No

04

The ability to speak, read and write in fluent English and Spanish is preferred for this position. Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? (a no answer will not disqualify you for this position)

• Yes

• No

05

The ideal candidate has at least one year of supervisory experience. How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• One year of experience

• More than one year but less than two

• Three years or more

• None, but willing to learn

06

If you answered "None" to the above question, please describe any experience you have as a lead or acting supervisor and how long you were in those roles. Be specific.

07

Please describe your approach to supervision. Be specific.

08

Tell us a challenging work experience you have had that demonstrates your ability to use initiative and creativity in achieving a major organization goal. Why was it challenging? What obstacles did you meet? What was the outcome?

09

Please describe the education, training and experience that qualify you for a position as Charge Nurse. Include specific certificates, training and experience. Be specific.

10

Briefly describe your two most significant professional accomplishments. Include the issues, processes, problems and innovations you encountered and their resolution and/or implementation.

11

How did you learn about this position?

• County of San Mateo Website

• County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification

• County Hosted Virtual Event

• County Hosted Job Fair

• CalOpps.org

• Civic Match

• College/University Career Center

• Community-based Organization Posting

• Facebook/Instagram

• Friend or Relative

• GovernmentJobs.com

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• LinkedIn

• Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)

• X (formerly called Twitter)

• Zip Recruiter

• Other (Please specify in next question)

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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

Required Question

Employer

County of San Mateo

Address

County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663

Phone

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