Assistant Fire Nurse Manager

The Riverside County Fire Department is currently recruiting for an Assistant Fire Nurse Manager located in Riverside.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Support Services.

In addition, the Assistant Nurse Fire Manager will assist in the development of policies and procedures and supervise the Continuous Quality Improvement Plan.

The incumbent will also promote collaboration among other departments, units, programs, and physicians.

Seeking candidates that possess a BSN and experience in pre-hospital care (i.e.

critical care, responding to emergencies, ICU, and or emergency room).

License and Certificates:


* Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations.

The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district.

The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.


* Support the Support Services Division Chief, EMS Battalion Chief and his/her assistants in planning, coordinating, and supervising the work of nursing personnel for the EMS Bureau, programs, or departments.


* Evaluate or assist in evaluating the performance of subordinate personnel; assist in the scheduling of personnel and approving time cards; assist in the coordination of in-service educational programs and staff meetings; assist preceptors in developing unit orientation programs for new nurses or program staff.


* Assist in the development of policies and procedures, standards of care and practice, and in the monitoring of prehospital care, in relation to those standards, to assure compliance with Riverside County EMS Agency Regulation, Title XXII, and other regulatory standards such as those required by EMSA, REMSA, RUHS-MC, RUHS-PH, mental health or public health program grants; advise staff on the interpretation and application of agency policies, laws, and regulations.


* Assist in preparing administrative records, reports, and correspondence related to budget and unit or program operations.


* Promote reliability in the acuity classification of patients and supervise, as needed to meet staffing requirements.


* Promote collaboration among other departments, units, programs, and physicians; represent assigned unit(s) or programs in committee meetings; may address local groups on public health matters

OPTION I
Education: Successful completion of the education required to obtain a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of California.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing is preferred.

Experience: Th...