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Aug 13, 2026

Nurse Manager I

Full time Government Health Care Nurse Other

Job Description

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.

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
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.

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 to apply.

County of Sacramento
About County of Sacramento

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 

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