Nurse Manager I
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Nurse Manager I
Salary
$151,964.64 - $167,541.12 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
29712-A
Department
Health Services
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
9/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
8/25/2026, 9/8/2026 (Final)
Under general direction, the Nurse Manager I directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations for contracted and/or county-operated health or mental health programs and services including program development and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, nursing activities, and program service coordination; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of management and organizational theory of health, public health, or mental health programs, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Principles and practices of program administration including budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and state and federal funding
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Professional nursing principles, procedures and techniques
Administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of the program area to which assigned
Processes, principles and practices of Nursing, including extensive knowledge of California Board of Nursing Practice Act within the CA Business and Professional Code
Medical terminology
Clinical systems; research methods; and program planning and evaluation
Ability to
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others
Work effectively with diverse populations and workforce
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction
Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information
Perform the duties of all subordinate nursing staff as needed
For Mental Health Treatment Center locations:
The ability to manage the operations of a 24-hour mental health treatment facility in the absence of higher-level administrators
Ensure the welfare and safety of staff and patients in a high-risk setting
Make effective decisions in crisis situations
Respond to, participate in and provide leadership oversight during psychiatric and medical emergencies
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California;
AND
Four (4) years of full-time paid experience as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse. This experience must include two years of supervisory and/or management experience.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/content/personnel/us/en/faqs/ES--faqs.html#gsc.tab=0) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
Driver License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Nursing License Requirement: In accordance with applicable federal and/or state regulations, incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain a current valid license issued by the State of California as a Registered Nurse. Failure to maintain the required license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service rules.
Certification Requirement: A valid Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for professional Rescuers (CPRO) issued by the American Red Cross is required at the time of appointment.
Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.
Special Requirements
Some assignments in this class require incumbents to possess and maintain a current valid certification as a Public Health Nurse issued by the State of California.
Some assignments may require a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or certification based on their assignment.
NOTE: A higher degree in a related field may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Psychiatric Health Facilities such as the County's Mental Health Treatment Center are licensed and regulated by the California Department of HealthCare Services, such regulations include staffing and personnel standards which may apply to some positions in this class and may supersede the above general qualifications.
Physical Requirements: Some positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk.
Normal manual dexterity and eye hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
Use of audio- visual equipment; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.
Ability to quickly evade potentially aggressive and assaultive patients in a high-risk setting.
Assist in patient ambulation and restraint in which holding, reaching, grasping, bending and lifting of 30lbs or more may be required.
Perform CPR in a medical emergency.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions: Some positions in this class require the incumbents to:
Work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.
Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position may require travel to and from other locations
in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting materials and supplies of moderate weight.
Work with individuals with communicable illnesses.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/content/personnel/us/en/faqs/ES--faqs.html#gsc.tab=0) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/DCOJobApplicantExamReasonableAccommodation.aspx)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:
Dental Insurance
Vision Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance
Critical Illness
Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
Deferred Compensation
More information can be found on the Benefits website (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/Benefits/#gsc.tab=0)
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, http://www.scers.org
DENTAL INSURANCE:
For more information, visit the Benefits website (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/us/en/benefits.html#gsc.tab=0)
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
For more information, visit the Benefits website (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/us/en/benefits.html#gsc.tab=0)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/us/en/benefits.html#gsc.tab=0)
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
More information can be found on the Benefits website (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/Benefits/#gsc.tab=0)
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs (https://personnel.saccounty.gov/us/en/faqs/ES--faqs.html#gsc.tab=0)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
01
The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.
In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Describe your paid work experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Public Health Nurse that qualifies you for the Nurse Manager I position.
Include in your response your valid Registered Nurse and/or Public Health Nurse license number issued by the State of California.
List your employers, dates of employment, duties performed, and specify the healthcare environment (e.g., in-patient, out-patient, community health, mental health/substance abuse) in which the paid experience was in.
If you have no experience, @type None.
03
Select all boxes in which you have paid experience working in.
Community health
Mental health/substance abuse
In-patient/out-patient
None of the above
04
Do you hold a current valid Public Health Nurse certification with the State of California?
Yes
No
05
Describe in detail your paid progressively responsible personnel related supervisory and/or managerial experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Public Health Nurse. Include in your response, the following.
your employers
dates of employment
number of direct and/or in-direct reports
exact personnel related supervisory and/or managerial duties performed
specify the @type of setting in which the duties were performed including but not limited to clinical/health programs and/or behavioral health/mental health/substance abuse program setting
If you have no experience, @type None.
06
Describe your paid work experience planning, directing, and/or supervising and/or managing clinical/health programs and/or behavioral health/mental health/substance abuse program setting.
In your response, list your employers, dates of employment, and provide detailed examples and the number of paid years of experience for the following:
how you coordinate and oversee the program operations and workflows to ensure patient care being provided;
assign and monitor work for staff or teams;
review and evaluate work products, methods, or procedures;
and supervise and/or manage county-operated and/or contracted programs.
Also, explain and provide detail examples of how you apply supervisory and/or management and organizational principles, program administration practices, and clinical systems or program planning concepts to complete complex assignments, write program reports, work independently, and meet critical deadlines.
If you have no experience, @type None.
07
Describe your paid experience in coordination, communication, customer service, and/or collaboration. In your response, list the @types of people and entities with which you have experience working with, and include detailed examples of the following:
having critical conversations and how you have handled difficult or sensitive inquiries or complaints and ability to recognize when escalation is required;
communicating clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing;
collaborating with internal and external stakeholders;
how you apply customer service principles, participate in professional meetings, and build effective working relationships with culturally diverse audiences
If you have no experience, @type None.
08
Describe your experience developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, standardized procedures, and quality improvement initiatives in a healthcare and nursing environment. In your response include detailed examples such as the following:
how you develop nursing policies or standardized procedures; establish goals, objectives, or priorities; interpret and apply policies or regulations; and analyze service delivery needs to recommend or implement improvements.
your role in influencing or encouraging others to support organizational or practice changes and how you evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
If you have no experience, @type None.
09
Describe your experience providing clinical oversight and ensuring regulatory compliance in a healthcare or nursing environment. In your response, include detailed examples of your experience performing site visits and of how you participate in clinical service development or evaluation; assess compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations including the California Nursing Practice Act; and evaluate clinical performance and adherence to professional standards.
Additionally, describe in detail and provide detailed examples of your experience gathering, analyzing, and organizing clinical or operational data; preparing analytical or statistical reports; and using data to make evidence-based recommendations.
If you have no experience, @type None.
10
Describe your experience with budgeting and financial oversight in a healthcare or nursing environment. In your response, include the number of years of experience you have along with detailed examples of how you participate in annual budget development, forecast staffing, equipment, or supply needs, and monitor, approve, or adjust expenditures. Explain your experience managing budgets involving grants, contracted services, or state/federal funding. Describe in detail how you develop, monitor, and interpret budgets, interpret financial documents, and prioritize competing fiscal demands.
If you have no experience, @type None.
11
NOTE: If you meet the minimum qualifications (via the information you provided on your application and requested documentation), your exam score (based on your supplemental questionnaire responses) places you within the reachable ranks on the resulting eligible list and you are invited to interview; you will be asked to expand on, clarify, and/or provide examples to support your responses on this exam (supplemental questionnaire).
I have read and understood the above instructions
12
I have read the General Qualifications and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.
Yes
13
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.
I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.
Yes
No
14
Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.
Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.
15
List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:
Name of event
Location of event
Month and year of event
If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please @type "None".
Required Question
Employer
County of Sacramento
Address
700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814
Phone
(916) 874-5593
Website
http://www.saccountyjobs.net
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