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SMMC: Nurses

Overview

Nursing Careers

Our nurses are part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing excellent care to our patients. At San MateoMedical Center you’ll find a supportive environment and opportunities to grow in your profession through training and education, including in-house Continuing Education units. Read about our nurses who were recognized by their peers during Nurses Week below.

Since we are a department of San Mateo County, all staff nurses are hired through a civil service process. Permanent County employees are offered an outstanding benefits package. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 or visit www.smcgov.org/hr.

Registered Nurses

We have eight “classifications” for Registered Nurses that are equivalent to a “Staff Nurse”:

  • Ambulatory Care Nurse (Outpatient Clinics)
  • Correctional Health Nurse
  • Critical Care Nurse (Intensive Care Unit & Emergency Department)
  • Infusion Nurse
  • Long-Term Care Nurse
  • Medical-Surgical Nurse
  • Perioperative Nurse (Operating Room, Post-AnesthesiaCare Unit & Short Stay Unit)
  • Psychiatric Nurse (Acute Inpatient Care & Psychiatric Emergency Services) 

Experienced Nurses

We also offer excellent opportunities for highly experienced nurses, nurse managers, and nurses with additional certification. These classifications include:

  • Charge Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Senior Public Health Nurse
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Clinical Services Manager I/II – Nursing

New Graduates

San Mateo Medical Center does not have a trainee program specifically for new graduates. Anyone can apply for current openings.

For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 363-4343 or visit www.smcgov.org/hr.

General information

Nurse Recognition

San Mateo Medical Center congratulates the following nurse professionals for being recognized by their peers during National Nurses Week.