Quality Assurance Specialist-Temporary-23238711T

Job Summary

The Health and Human Services Agencyis seekingdedicated nursing professionals for theposition of

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (RN)-Temporary

Future Salary Increases

July 2024 - 6.53% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 3.78% Market Increase)

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Quality Assurance Specialists assess and evaluate the quality of services and implement quality initiatives that aim to improve the delivery of services that build better health and promote safe and thriving communities.

The current openings are in Epidemiology and Immunization Services Branch (EISB) of Public Health Services; however, the list established from this recruitment may be used by other departments.

HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: February 12, 2024, shortly after the interviews.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

The quality candidate will possess:

• A current California Registered Nurse license at the time of application.

• Nursing and quality management experience in a hospital, long-term care or public health setting.

• Understanding of Public Health Nursing clinical and field services and can translate knowledge to practical quality management tools for ongoing process improvement.

• Experience with federal, state, and local audit practices and providing support to nursing staff to ensure ongoing operational excellence.

• Experience leading a multidisciplinary team towards improved outcomes, utilizing evidence based quality management and reporting tools to enhance operations.

Possession of one or more of the following certificates is highly desirable, depending on the area of practice:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate

• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) Certificate

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certificate

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certificate

• Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate

• Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or other Quality Improvement Certification

To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan:PHS Strat Plan 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (sandiegocounty.gov).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current California Registered Nurse license is required at the time of application, AND,

• Three (3) years of full time registered nursing experience to include:

• Eighteen (18) months of full time registered nursing experience in a relevant field; OR,

• Eighteen (18) months performing quality assurance/improvement audits/activities for publicly funded health plans, managed care administrative service organizations, or nursing or prehospital care.

Note: Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing or a related field is highly desirable.

Click here for the complete Quality Assurance Specialistjob description, including examples of qualifying experience, required certifications, essential functions and working conditions.

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment:

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation:

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on athree(3) month employment list based on information provided on the employment and supplemental application.

Note:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableaqualifiedindividualwitha disabilityto perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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