Supervising Clinic Nurse I​/Supervising Staff Nurse

Position: SUPERVISING CLINIC NURSE I/SUPERVISING STAFF NURSE I
Exam Number

YSNS2

Type of Recruitment

We welcome applications from all Registered Nurses.

The filing period will begin on June 9, 2026 - Continuous

We will continue accepting applications until such time all positions are filled. We may close this posting at any time without prior notice.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County's integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

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Our Mission:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.

What are the responsibilities of a Supervising Clinic Nurse I?

Provides comprehensive first level supervision directing nursing personnel working in a clinic or emergency care unit. Click County of Los Angeles - Class Specification-Supervising Clinic Nurse I for more details.

What does a Supervising Staff Nurse I do?

Provides all aspects of initial supervisory responsibilities to a group of nursing personnel in an inpatient unit or ward who deliver direct patient care or services. Click County of Los Angeles - Class Specification-Supervising Staff Nurse I for more details.

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* Plans and directs the nursing activities in a unit and coordinates activities and care with the medical and other health services staff and with other facilities to provide prompt, quality patient care and services.

* Interprets nursing philosophy, goals, policies and procedures governing patient care, security, safety, medications, treatments and other elements of unit operation to employees, patients or others.

* Prepares work schedules and daily assignments to nursing staff members to perform the various patient care tasks matching skills of staff and duties to be performed.

* Reviews and formally evaluates employee performance; writes anecdotal notes on employee performance and counsels employees; interprets personnel and other applicable administrative policies to assigned employees.

* Champions patient advocacy by prioritizing care needs, optimizing clinical schedules, and leading real-time adjustments to ensure a seamless experience for every patient on the unit.

* Cultivates an environment of excellence by regularly refining procedures, ensuring the team remains agile and effective in a constantly evolving environment.

* Champions an environment of safety by performing comprehensive 'event reviews' to uncover root causes and implementing proactive measures that prevent future injuries for our patients and staff.

* Applies full range of RN expertise where opportunities arise to readily provide clinical care, keeping your skills sharp and making a direct impact on patient outcomes.

Requirements to Qualify:

A valid and unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
* ~AND~

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.

~AND~

Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse leading staff in the provision of nursing care or services.

For this examination, leading staff experience is defined as assigning, coordinating, reviewing work to ensure appropriate work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training. Applicants are allowed to use multiple jobs to meet the required time; however, for any single employment to be counted toward the collective required lead level experience, all four components listed above need to be clearly demonstrated.

It is not sufficient to copy and paste these components, nor is it sufficient to simply state the four components within the job duties. Generic statements and titles such as Charge Nurse, Floor Supervisor, Floor Lead, etc. will not suffice as demonstration of the four components.

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California should attach a copy of their registered nurse license from that state to the application at the time of filing or emailing the…