Salary : $123,949.28 - $173,972.24 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74023-01
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
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).

Candidates with the following certifications are encouraged to apply: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).

License and Certificates:

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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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: Three years as a full time Registered Nurse in any healthcare facility. In addition to the required experience, one year of senior or supervisory experience is also required. Experience gained as an Interim Permit Nurse may be substituted for the required experience. For some positions, one year of experience in Community Health Nursing is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or a health-related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
OPTION II
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 or a health-related field is preferred.
Experience: Two years of full time supervisory nursing in any healthcare facility.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Application of the nursing process; full range of registered nurse duties and responsibilities; principles and methods of supervision and training; basic management skills; problem solving techniques.
Ability to: Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate nursing services within specific unit(s); communicate effectively; positively manage change and conflict; interpret licensure and accreditation standards; analyze and draft department policies and procedures; apply productive problem-solving skills; write clear and concise reports; perform registered nurse or public health nurse responsibilities according to the State of California Nurse Practice Act; implement the nursing process.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nursing Certificate in the State of California.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment:Contact the recruiter, Mary Miller, at 951-955-3464 or via email at with any questions regarding this recruitment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days