Nurse, Emergency Crisis Mgmt ​/ Disaster Relief

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The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, “all hazard” fire department, responding to approximately 93,000 calls for service each year from 33 Fire Stations. SJFD’s service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies, including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport;

five major hospitals (including two trauma centers, and five emergency departments); the SAP Center, home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks (17,500 capacity);
Pay Pal Park, home of MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes (18,000 capacity);
San José State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33,409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The EMS Division, within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training, provides leadership and oversight of the Department's emergency medical services system. The EMS Division is responsible for clinical care, infection control, public health preparedness, quality improvement, workforce development, community paramedicine, and regulatory compliance in support of high-quality patient care and the health and safety of Department personnel.

For more information on the San José Fire Department (SJFD), please visit the website here.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through Cal Opps or any other third-party job board application system.

The San José Fire Department (SJFD) is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Nurse position in the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training (BET).

Salary range for this classification is: $ - $ annually.

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Nurse will report to the EMS Division Manager (EMS Battalion Chief) and will be responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state and federal requirements.

• Fire Department infection control
• 911 abuse/misuse management
• EMS policies and procedures
• Pharmaceutical purchases and storage
• Administration of required annual vaccinations to all personnel
• Weapons of mass destruction and CHEMPACK program
• Public health preparedness and emergency response planning
• Assist in strategic planning as it relates to EMS in San José and Santa Clara County
• Manage, monitor, track, and evaluate all reported exposures and illness of Department personnel during emergency response
• Monitor, prepare, and plan for infectious disease pandemic…