Salary : $172,494.40 - $203,860.80 Annually
Location : San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: F012BX
Department: San Mateo Medical Center
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 25
DescriptionWe are currently seeking a skilled
Charge Nurse with proven Emergency Department experience. Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, the successful hire will supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit. In addition, the experienced Charge Nurse will document nursing activities and intervention plan as well as medication administered.
Our Emergency Department is dedicated to providing quality, responsive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department provides emergency care to a primarily underserved and underinsured population.
The
ideal candidate will possess the following:
- At least two years of direct, proven experience in an emergency room and/or Critical Care settings
- At least one year of supervisory experience in Critical Care setting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities
- Experience working with diverse, underserved populations
The current position is a full-time, day shift position.Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Examples Of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Assess, evaluate and direct nursing activities on an assigned shift to provide quality care to patients in compliance with prescribed standards and in conjunction with nursing management.
- Supervise and perform nursing assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of patient care on the unit.
- Work in conjunction with nursing management to coordinate adequate unit staffing for the assigned shift.
- Participate with unit or clinic nursing management in interviewing, hiring, completing evaluations and performing disciplinary counseling of staff.
- Supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
- Work with nursing management to identify staff development needs and to implement continuing education programs.
- Assist nursing management in planning unit or clinic budget.
- Interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Coordinate with ancillary support departments to coordinate total patient care.
- Maintain and evaluate records.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QualificationsLicense/Certification:- Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse is required.
- Possession and maintenance of current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Possession and maintenance of current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Possession and maintenance of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within three months of hire.
Knowledge of:- Nurse Practice Act and professional and governmental standards or regulations pertaining to nursing.
- Nursing theories, principles, methods and practices.
- Safety and infection control principles.
- Clinical systems, supplies and equipment.
- Principles of staff development.
- Supervisory principles.
Skill/Ability to:- Perform and evaluate the performance of nursing procedures required for the assigned shift and clinical setting.
- Plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of nursing staff.
- Comprehend, interpret, and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Instruct and train professional and paraprofessional employees.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Maintain professional nurse-patient and nurse-physician relationships.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
Education and Experience:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Application/ExaminationDepartmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in S
an Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Tentative Recruitment Timeline Final Filing Date: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST Application Screening: Week of November 9, 2026
Panel Interviews: November 12 and/or November 13, 2026
Analyst: Priscilla Bermudez (102326) (Charge Nurse - F012)
We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must submit responses to the supplemental questions below. These responses are a
critical part of the evaluation process and will be carefully reviewed by subject matter experts. Responses should be
clear, detailed, and concise, describing your relevant work experience, training, and education as they relate to this position.
Please address all parts of each question and provide specific examples that reflect your individual experience and expertise. Strong responses are authentic, well-organized, and demonstrate attention to detail, clarity of expression, and the ability to follow instructions.
A resume will not be accepted in place of the required responses. - I have read and understand this important information. Proceed to supplemental questions.
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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the
San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.
Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
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Possession of a
current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
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Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? (Select all that apply AND include all current certifications in the Certificates & Licenses section of your application.)
Please note: Current ACLS, and PALS certifications are required for employment in the Emergency Room. CPI certification must be obtained within three months of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- None of the above
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Please describe the
education, training and experience that qualify you for a position as Charge Nurse for Acute Psychiatric Services. Include specific certificates, training and experience. Be specific.
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Describe your experience
establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with medical providers, diverse community resources, and non-profit organizations. Be specific about the kinds of organizations you collaborated with and include the purpose of your collaboration.
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Describe your
leadership or supervisory experience. Include your experience training staff, as well as conducting
performance evaluations and corrective action. Indicate the setting, duties and responsibilities, and the number and type of employees you supervised. Be specific.
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How did you learn about this position?
- County of San Mateo Website
- County of San Mateo Job Interest Card Notification
- County Hosted Virtual Event
- County Hosted Job Fair
- CalOpps.org
- Civic Match
- College/University Career Center
- Community-based Organization Posting
- Facebook/Instagram
- Friend or Relative
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- LinkedIn
- Professional Publication/Website (Please specify in next question)
- X (formerly called Twitter)
- Zip Recruiter
- Other (Please specify in next question)
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If you answered, "Professional Publication/Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.
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