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New grad nursing officer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or a well-rounded practicum portfolio can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Government & Public Sector, with employers like US Department of Veterans Affairs, CHS Corporate, and Long Beach CA hiring at this level now.
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Y5309D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone!
FILLING DATE
The application filing period will begin on June 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous.
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.
DHS is seeking a dedicated Chief Nursing Officer III to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.
Our Mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.
The Team Member We Are Looking for Will:
Under general direction, direct the nursing services of an autonomous County Medical Center which provides inpatient and outpatient services.
MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP):
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
What You'll Be Doing:
- Reviews, recommends, and maintains a practice environment that enables the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices across the organization and aligns with the organization’s overall quality improvement plan.
- Develops and implements programs to improve the quality of patient experiences and nursing excellence.
- Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets within nursing services.
- Integrates analytical processes to ensure balanced initiatives focused on clinical excellence and financial performance.
- Applies specialty based national standards of professional nursing practice to ensure the availability of a well-educated nursing workforce to meet the needs of an increasingly complex patient population and that nurses at all levels of the organization remain competent in the care they provide to patients.
- Provides 24-hour direction of the nursing service.
- Delegates assignments to key personnel to develop specific measurable goals for each area of nursing care.
- Participates in strategic planning for the organization and is responsible for strategic planning in the Department of Nursing.
- Administers general personnel management matters and actions, including appointment of designated department heads or other senior nursing positions.
- Ensures overall adherence to licensure and regulatory standards.
- Actively participates in local and national organizations to represent the facility.
- Authorizes and directs the writing of grant proposals.
- Confers regularly with appropriate health professionals to review current operations, recommend appropriate action in meeting existing needs and resolving specific problems, and to advise on the establishment of long and short-term goals and objectives and priorities.
- Interprets and communicates organizational policies, procedures and priorities internally and to various agencies in the community.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Three (3) years of experience at the level of Clinical Nursing Director directing the nursing staff of a large hospital or a large correctional institution/s delivering complex medical service/s or an equivalent assignment.
A master's degree in nursing or administration will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience in directing nursing staff.
-AND-
A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.-AND-
A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:
Please ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above. Required certificates and licenses must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Doctorate in Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Experience analyzing benchmark quality data to assess overall nursing clinical performance using a database that collects and evaluates unit-specific, nurse-sensitive indicators from hospitals. Experience directing the nursing staff of a large hospital or a large correctional institution(s) delivering complex medical services or an equivalent assignment
- , beyond the requirement.
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
- For this examination, Clinical Nursing Director is defined as: Administering multiple major programs or organizational areas with full responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and controlling the accomplishment of both short and long-term nursing service objectives.
A large hospital is defined as a hospital of 300 or more licensed beds.
A large correctional institution(s) is defined as an institution/facility that has an inpatient treatment center of 150 or more licensed beds.
Complex medical services include, but are not limited to, emergency, medical, surgical, critical, perioperative, perinatal, psychiatric and outpatient services. An equivalent assignment may include, but is not limited to, a healthcare network, or outpatient/ambulatory care centers, or comprehensive health centers offering multiple ambulatory care services.
NOTE: Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse license number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader). To receive credit for certificates and/or licenses, please provide a copy of your certificate license as well. If you cannot attach it to your application, please make sure to submit it within 7 calendar days from submitting your application.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
OUT OF CLASS AND WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
If you are unable to attach the required documents, (i.e., degree(s), licenses, certifications, out of class verification with your application, please email the documentation to gmargosian@dhs.Lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from filing your application and ensure to indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. The passing score for the assessment is 70%.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
We process applications as we receive them. If you pass the assessment, we will place you on a list for 12 months. Hiring managers within DHS will use this list to fill vacancies as they become available.
Successful applicants that were added to the eligible register may not apply for this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.
Applicants who did not meet the requirements may reapply after 30 days of their most recent application.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely! The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
EMAIL VERIFICATION INFORMATION:
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
- info@governmentjobs.com
- noreply@governmentjobs.com
- gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants are required file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:
- For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov. Germine is here to guide you every step of the way.
- Department Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000
- Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
- California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
- For Accommodation requests, please contact our Accommodation Coordinator, via (323) 914-6365
- Please reference Exam Number: Y5309C in all communications during the application process.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Revised September 2025
Y5309D
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone!
FILLING DATE
The application filing period will begin on June 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous.
LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.
We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.
DHS is seeking a dedicated Chief Nursing Officer III to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.
Our Mission:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care.
The Team Member We Are Looking for Will:
Under general direction, direct the nursing services of an autonomous County Medical Center which provides inpatient and outpatient services.
MANAGEMENT APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE PLAN (MAPP):
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
What You'll Be Doing:
- Reviews, recommends, and maintains a practice environment that enables the implementation of evidence-based nursing practices across the organization and aligns with the organization’s overall quality improvement plan.
- Develops and implements programs to improve the quality of patient experiences and nursing excellence.
- Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets within nursing services.
- Integrates analytical processes to ensure balanced initiatives focused on clinical excellence and financial performance.
- Applies specialty based national standards of professional nursing practice to ensure the availability of a well-educated nursing workforce to meet the needs of an increasingly complex patient population and that nurses at all levels of the organization remain competent in the care they provide to patients.
- Provides 24-hour direction of the nursing service.
- Delegates assignments to key personnel to develop specific measurable goals for each area of nursing care.
- Participates in strategic planning for the organization and is responsible for strategic planning in the Department of Nursing.
- Administers general personnel management matters and actions, including appointment of designated department heads or other senior nursing positions.
- Ensures overall adherence to licensure and regulatory standards.
- Actively participates in local and national organizations to represent the facility.
- Authorizes and directs the writing of grant proposals.
- Confers regularly with appropriate health professionals to review current operations, recommend appropriate action in meeting existing needs and resolving specific problems, and to advise on the establishment of long and short-term goals and objectives and priorities.
- Interprets and communicates organizational policies, procedures and priorities internally and to various agencies in the community.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Three (3) years of experience at the level of Clinical Nursing Director directing the nursing staff of a large hospital or a large correctional institution/s delivering complex medical service/s or an equivalent assignment.
A master's degree in nursing or administration will be accepted for one (1) year of the required experience in directing nursing staff.
-AND-
A current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.-AND-
A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:
Please ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above. Required certificates and licenses must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Doctorate in Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Experience analyzing benchmark quality data to assess overall nursing clinical performance using a database that collects and evaluates unit-specific, nurse-sensitive indicators from hospitals. Experience directing the nursing staff of a large hospital or a large correctional institution(s) delivering complex medical services or an equivalent assignment
- , beyond the requirement.
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
- For this examination, Clinical Nursing Director is defined as: Administering multiple major programs or organizational areas with full responsibility for planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, directing, and controlling the accomplishment of both short and long-term nursing service objectives.
A large hospital is defined as a hospital of 300 or more licensed beds.
A large correctional institution(s) is defined as an institution/facility that has an inpatient treatment center of 150 or more licensed beds.
Complex medical services include, but are not limited to, emergency, medical, surgical, critical, perioperative, perinatal, psychiatric and outpatient services. An equivalent assignment may include, but is not limited to, a healthcare network, or outpatient/ambulatory care centers, or comprehensive health centers offering multiple ambulatory care services.
NOTE: Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Registered Nurse license number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader). To receive credit for certificates and/or licenses, please provide a copy of your certificate license as well. If you cannot attach it to your application, please make sure to submit it within 7 calendar days from submitting your application.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
OUT OF CLASS AND WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
If you are unable to attach the required documents, (i.e., degree(s), licenses, certifications, out of class verification with your application, please email the documentation to gmargosian@dhs.Lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from filing your application and ensure to indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This assessment type will evaluate the education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications you list on your application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. The passing score for the assessment is 70%.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
We process applications as we receive them. If you pass the assessment, we will place you on a list for 12 months. Hiring managers within DHS will use this list to fill vacancies as they become available.
Successful applicants that were added to the eligible register may not apply for this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.
Applicants who did not meet the requirements may reapply after 30 days of their most recent application.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely! The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
EMAIL VERIFICATION INFORMATION:
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
- info@governmentjobs.com
- noreply@governmentjobs.com
- gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants are required file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:
- For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Germine Margosian at gmargosian@dhs.lacounty.gov. Germine is here to guide you every step of the way.
- Department Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000
- Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
- California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
- For Accommodation requests, please contact our Accommodation Coordinator, via (323) 914-6365
- Please reference Exam Number: Y5309C in all communications during the application process.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Revised September 2025
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Entry Level Nursing Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level nursing officer job?
Entry level nursing officer roles typically look for candidates who completed clinical rotations, practicums, or internships during their nursing program. Highlight hands-on patient care experience, any specialty exposure such as acute care or community health, and current licensure or exam eligibility. Tailoring your application to the care setting, whether hospital, long-term care, or public health, gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level nursing officers?
Companies hiring entry level nursing officers right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, CHS Corporate, and Long Beach CA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of hospital systems, public health agencies, and specialty care organizations that actively recruit new graduates and junior candidates into their clinical teams.
Are there remote entry level nursing officer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level nursing officer roles require in-person patient care. About 0% of entry level nursing officer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to focus on care coordination, case management, telehealth triage, or administrative nursing functions that can be performed outside a clinical setting.
Are these new grad nursing officer jobs?
Yes, these include new grad, recent graduate, and junior nursing officer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward requirements, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly licensed or license-eligible. Look for phrases like "new grad program," "training provided," or "graduate nurse residency" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level nursing officers?
Entry Level nursing officer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volume, run structured graduate nurse residency programs, or carry public health mandates that require a steady pipeline of new clinical staff.