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Public Health Nurse I
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday!! No hospital experience required. The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Public Health Nurses I (PHN I) who provide assessments of individuals, families and communities. Duties include intensive case management, coordinating and assisting with access to care; developing treatment plans; providing consultation on medical, dental and behavioral health assessments; acting as a nurse liaison with public and private agencies, providing assessments and referrals for school district students; and conducting disease control measures. There are vacancies in Family Health Services (FHS) and California Children's Services (CCS) sections in DPH. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within DPH as they occur. Family Health Services Family Health Services (FHS) section of DPH specializes in many dynamic public health nursing programs and includes Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, Rx 4 Kids, Children Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment, Black Infant Health, and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health. FHS works in partnership with public and private agencies to provide nursing case management, care coordination and consultation. California Children's Services The California Children's Services (CCS) section of DPH is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have CCS-eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS defines eligibility and selects the most qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS eligible condition. For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Nurse I job description. Vested in Retirement after only 5 years!! Recruitment Bonus - Bonus payments up to $2,000 may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment upon meeting eligibility criteria Recruitment Relocation Assistance - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be reimbursed up to $2,500 for relocation-related expenses upon meeting eligibility criteria As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2.00 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Nurses Unit, refer to the MBO - Nurses BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide . Human Resources is also accepting applications for Public Health Nurse II . A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Background Investigation: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education. Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required. Trainee: Public Health Nurse I must be promoted to journey-level classification ( Public Health Nurse II $6,045.87 - $8.916.27 monthly) upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, as applicable), or be terminated. Refer to the MOU for additional information. Out-of-State Registered Nurses: Public Health Nurse I incumbents who possess a Registered Nurse license issued by a state other than California must obtain and maintain the required CA Registered Nurse license -and- the required Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) prior to hire/employment start date, or contingent job offer will be rescinded . Contingent job offers may be made to applicants who have provided verification that they have applied for their CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Nurse certificate with the CA BRN, but Public Health Nurse II incumbents may no t begin work until both the CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing at the time of application submission will be disqualified . Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet all of the following licensure -and- certification requirements: Licensure/Certification: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items: A valid Registered Nurse license * issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), A valid California Public Health Nurse certification * issued by the CA BRN, -and- A Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. *Out-of-State Licensed Registered Nurses: Applications will be accepted from Registered Nurses licensed in other states, but Public Health Nurse I incumbents may not begin working until the required California RN licensed -and- PHN certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. See Conditions of Employment for additional information. Desired Qualifications CCS Section: Experience working with pediatric populations (e.g., Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), which includes inpatient/outpatient intensive care management. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications are preferred. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the results of the competitive evaluation, may be referred for a selection interview. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a regular basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
The Job Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday!! No hospital experience required. The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Public Health Nurses I (PHN I) who provide assessments of individuals, families and communities. Duties include intensive case management, coordinating and assisting with access to care; developing treatment plans; providing consultation on medical, dental and behavioral health assessments; acting as a nurse liaison with public and private agencies, providing assessments and referrals for school district students; and conducting disease control measures. There are vacancies in Family Health Services (FHS) and California Children's Services (CCS) sections in DPH. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within DPH as they occur. Family Health Services Family Health Services (FHS) section of DPH specializes in many dynamic public health nursing programs and includes Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, Rx 4 Kids, Children Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment, Black Infant Health, and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health. FHS works in partnership with public and private agencies to provide nursing case management, care coordination and consultation. California Children's Services The California Children's Services (CCS) section of DPH is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have CCS-eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS defines eligibility and selects the most qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS eligible condition. For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Nurse I job description. Vested in Retirement after only 5 years!! Recruitment Bonus - Bonus payments up to $2,000 may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment upon meeting eligibility criteria Recruitment Relocation Assistance - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be reimbursed up to $2,500 for relocation-related expenses upon meeting eligibility criteria As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2.00 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Nurses Unit, refer to the MBO - Nurses BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide . Human Resources is also accepting applications for Public Health Nurse II . A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Background Investigation: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education. Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required. Trainee: Public Health Nurse I must be promoted to journey-level classification ( Public Health Nurse II $6,045.87 - $8.916.27 monthly) upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, as applicable), or be terminated. Refer to the MOU for additional information. Out-of-State Registered Nurses: Public Health Nurse I incumbents who possess a Registered Nurse license issued by a state other than California must obtain and maintain the required CA Registered Nurse license -and- the required Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) prior to hire/employment start date, or contingent job offer will be rescinded . Contingent job offers may be made to applicants who have provided verification that they have applied for their CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Nurse certificate with the CA BRN, but Public Health Nurse II incumbents may no t begin work until both the CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing at the time of application submission will be disqualified . Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet all of the following licensure -and- certification requirements: Licensure/Certification: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items: A valid Registered Nurse license * issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), A valid California Public Health Nurse certification * issued by the CA BRN, -and- A Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. *Out-of-State Licensed Registered Nurses: Applications will be accepted from Registered Nurses licensed in other states, but Public Health Nurse I incumbents may not begin working until the required California RN licensed -and- PHN certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. See Conditions of Employment for additional information. Desired Qualifications CCS Section: Experience working with pediatric populations (e.g., Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), which includes inpatient/outpatient intensive care management. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications are preferred. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the results of the competitive evaluation, may be referred for a selection interview. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a regular basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
County of San Benito
Temporary Community Health Nurse I-IV/Public Health Nurse I-IV
SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA Hollister, CA, USA
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME THIS IS A TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POSITION DEFINITION PHN I Under close supervision, to provide public health nursing services including the prevention and control of diseases, health education, and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. PHN II Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. PHN III Under direction, to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. PHN IV Under general direction, to provide the most complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; and to do related work as required. CHN I Under close supervision, to learn to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services to promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. CHN II Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services; to promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. CHN III/IV Under direction, to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services; promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide complex, specialized and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; to provide lead direction and some work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS PHN I This is the entry and first working level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite public health nursing certification, but have limited public health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the II's have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities. When a Public Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Public Health Nurse II. PHN II This is the first journey level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. PHN III This is an advanced journey level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities and the performance of lead responsibilities for other professional nursing staff. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse IV in that Public Health Nurse IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. PHN IV This is the advanced and highest level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the most complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. CHN I This is the entry and basic working level in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite nursing certification, but have limited community health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of community health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Community Health Nurse II in that Community Health II's have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of community health nursing duties and activities. Community Health Nurse II's are also responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinic Coordination. When a Community Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Community Health Nurse II. CHN II This is the first journey level in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of community health nursing duties as well as have responsibility for special programs, such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinic Coordination. This class is distinguished from the Community Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. CHN III This is an advanced journey level and lead class in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide more complex community health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. Perform a wide scope of community health nursing duties as well as have responsibility for special programs. This class is distinguished from the Community Health Nurse II due to the assignment of a higher level of community health program responsibilities and the performance of lead responsibilities for other professional nursing staff. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination and training for other professional nursing and support staff. CHN IV This is the highest of the advanced journey level and lead class in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the most complex community health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. Performs a wide scope of community health nursing duties as well as have responsibility for special programs. This class is distinguished from the Community Health Nurse III due to the assignment of a higher level of community health program. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination and training for other professional nursing and support staff. REPORTS TO Director of Health, Director of Nursing, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED PHN I-II/CHN I-II This is not a supervisory class. PHN III Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II. PHN IV Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II, III. CHN III/IV Provide lead direction and may provide work coordination for Community Health Nurse I/II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) PHN I Learns to plan, organize, and provide public health nursing services, health instruction and counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting May learn the procedures and policies and work within a special program such as California Children Services Provides referrals Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups Learns to instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures Learns to identify individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits Learns to refer and coordinate care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs Assists individuals and families with implementing Physician recommendations Learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, community, and public health clinics Prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services, based on findings Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items May work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services Prepares reports and documents health findings; Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned PHN II Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting; May work within a special program such as Maternal and Child Care, Community Health, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers; Develops plans and direct resources consistent to programs goals and objectives; provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; Instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess individual's progress; Works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations; May plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics; Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may consult in multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; Works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services; Prepares reports and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. PHN III Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS; Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services; Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others; Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs; Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services; Assists with determining funding needs for the program; Monitors budget expenditures; Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning; Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health; Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs; Participates in programs to enhance school children health; Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs; Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services; Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education; attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues; Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures; May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers; prepares reports and maintains records; Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes; Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services; Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. PHN IV Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS; Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services; Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others; Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs; Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services; Assists with determining funding needs for the program; Monitors budget expenditures; Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning; Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health; Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs; Participates in programs to enhance school children health; Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs; Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services; Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education; attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues; Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures; May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers; prepares reports and maintains records; Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes; Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services; Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. CHN I Learns to plan, organize and provide community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation; Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or local school districts in providing mandated health screening for children; Learns to develop plans and direct resources consistent with program goals and objectives; provides referrals; Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; Instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess individual's progress; works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; may perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community; Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services; Prepares reports and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. CHN II Plans, organizes and provides community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation; May be responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinics; Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or school districts in providing mandated health screening for children; Develops, plans, and directs use of health resources consistent with programs goals and objectives; Provides referrals; Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; Instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up; Provides training in immunization procedures; Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess an individual's progress; Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; May perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community; Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, health evaluations, medical tests, and related items; May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; Works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services; May develop procedures/protocols for an assigned program; Orders and maintains clinic supplies, including immunization vaccines; Prepares grants, project plans, reports, and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. CHN III/IV Provides the more complex community health nursing services in a specialized public health program; Provides lead direction and coordination for other nursing staff; Plans, organizes and provides community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation; may be responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinics; Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or school districts in providing mandated health screening for children; Develops, plans, and directs use of health resources consistent with programs goals and objectives; Provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up; Provides training in immunization procedures; identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess an individual's progress; Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; May perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community; prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, health evaluations, medical tests, and related items; May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services; May develop procedures/protocols for an assigned program; Orders and maintains clinic supplies, including immunization vaccines; Prepares grants, project plans, reports, and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications & Requirements Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: PHN I Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable. PHN II Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I with San Benito County. PHN III Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse II with San Benito County. PHN IV Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse III with San Benito County. CHN I Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Some nursing experience in a community health setting is highly desirable. CHN II Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of community health nursing experience comparable to a Community Health Nurse I with San Benito County. Graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved public health nursing program. CHN III Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of community health nursing experience comparable to a Community Health Nurse II with San Benito County. Graduation from an accredited college or university CHN IV Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of community health nursing experience comparable to a Community Health Nurse III with San Benito County. Graduation from an accredited college or university Special Requirements: PHN I-IV Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. CHN I-IV Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California. Certain positions may require a School Nurse Credential. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Supplemental information Knowledge of: PHN I Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health. Principles of public health education. PHN II Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs. PHN III Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. PHN IV Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. CHN I Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general nursing and preventive medicine. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs. CHN II Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and community health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs. CHN III/IV Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and community health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs. Program planning evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training Ability to: PHN I Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Effectively represent the Nursing Division in contacts with public, other county staff and other government agencies. PHN II Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. PHN III Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. PHN IV Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. CHN I Learns the principles, methods, practices and current trends of community health nursing. Learns the community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography Learns to plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program. Learns the psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Learn to analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. CHN II Plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. CHN III/IV Plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Temporary
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME THIS IS A TEMPORARY, PART-TIME POSITION DEFINITION PHN I Under close supervision, to provide public health nursing services including the prevention and control of diseases, health education, and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. PHN II Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. PHN III Under direction, to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. PHN IV Under general direction, to provide the most complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; and to do related work as required. CHN I Under close supervision, to learn to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services to promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. CHN II Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services; to promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. CHN III/IV Under direction, to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services; promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide complex, specialized and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; to provide lead direction and some work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS PHN I This is the entry and first working level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite public health nursing certification, but have limited public health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the II's have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities. When a Public Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Public Health Nurse II. PHN II This is the first journey level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. PHN III This is an advanced journey level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities and the performance of lead responsibilities for other professional nursing staff. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse IV in that Public Health Nurse IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. PHN IV This is the advanced and highest level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the most complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. CHN I This is the entry and basic working level in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite nursing certification, but have limited community health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of community health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Community Health Nurse II in that Community Health II's have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of community health nursing duties and activities. Community Health Nurse II's are also responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinic Coordination. When a Community Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Community Health Nurse II. CHN II This is the first journey level in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of community health nursing duties as well as have responsibility for special programs, such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinic Coordination. This class is distinguished from the Community Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. CHN III This is an advanced journey level and lead class in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide more complex community health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. Perform a wide scope of community health nursing duties as well as have responsibility for special programs. This class is distinguished from the Community Health Nurse II due to the assignment of a higher level of community health program responsibilities and the performance of lead responsibilities for other professional nursing staff. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination and training for other professional nursing and support staff. CHN IV This is the highest of the advanced journey level and lead class in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the most complex community health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. Performs a wide scope of community health nursing duties as well as have responsibility for special programs. This class is distinguished from the Community Health Nurse III due to the assignment of a higher level of community health program. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination and training for other professional nursing and support staff. REPORTS TO Director of Health, Director of Nursing, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED PHN I-II/CHN I-II This is not a supervisory class. PHN III Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II. PHN IV Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II, III. CHN III/IV Provide lead direction and may provide work coordination for Community Health Nurse I/II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) PHN I Learns to plan, organize, and provide public health nursing services, health instruction and counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting May learn the procedures and policies and work within a special program such as California Children Services Provides referrals Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups Learns to instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures Learns to identify individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits Learns to refer and coordinate care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs Assists individuals and families with implementing Physician recommendations Learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, community, and public health clinics Prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services, based on findings Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items May work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services Prepares reports and documents health findings; Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned PHN II Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting; May work within a special program such as Maternal and Child Care, Community Health, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers; Develops plans and direct resources consistent to programs goals and objectives; provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; Instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess individual's progress; Works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations; May plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics; Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may consult in multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; Works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services; Prepares reports and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. PHN III Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS; Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services; Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others; Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs; Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services; Assists with determining funding needs for the program; Monitors budget expenditures; Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning; Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health; Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs; Participates in programs to enhance school children health; Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs; Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services; Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education; attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues; Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures; May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers; prepares reports and maintains records; Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes; Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services; Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. PHN IV Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS; Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services; Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others; Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs; Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services; Assists with determining funding needs for the program; Monitors budget expenditures; Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning; Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health; Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs; Participates in programs to enhance school children health; Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs; Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services; Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education; attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues; Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures; May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers; prepares reports and maintains records; Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes; Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services; Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. CHN I Learns to plan, organize and provide community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation; Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or local school districts in providing mandated health screening for children; Learns to develop plans and direct resources consistent with program goals and objectives; provides referrals; Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; Instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess individual's progress; works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; may perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community; Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services; Prepares reports and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. CHN II Plans, organizes and provides community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation; May be responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinics; Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or school districts in providing mandated health screening for children; Develops, plans, and directs use of health resources consistent with programs goals and objectives; Provides referrals; Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; Instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up; Provides training in immunization procedures; Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess an individual's progress; Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; May perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community; Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, health evaluations, medical tests, and related items; May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; Works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services; May develop procedures/protocols for an assigned program; Orders and maintains clinic supplies, including immunization vaccines; Prepares grants, project plans, reports, and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. CHN III/IV Provides the more complex community health nursing services in a specialized public health program; Provides lead direction and coordination for other nursing staff; Plans, organizes and provides community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation; may be responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinics; Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or school districts in providing mandated health screening for children; Develops, plans, and directs use of health resources consistent with programs goals and objectives; Provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up; Provides training in immunization procedures; identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; May make home visits to assess an individual's progress; Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; May perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community; prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, health evaluations, medical tests, and related items; May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for "at risk" families; works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services; May develop procedures/protocols for an assigned program; Orders and maintains clinic supplies, including immunization vaccines; Prepares grants, project plans, reports, and maintains records; Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications & Requirements Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: PHN I Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable. PHN II Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I with San Benito County. PHN III Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse II with San Benito County. PHN IV Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse III with San Benito County. CHN I Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Some nursing experience in a community health setting is highly desirable. CHN II Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of community health nursing experience comparable to a Community Health Nurse I with San Benito County. Graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved public health nursing program. CHN III Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of community health nursing experience comparable to a Community Health Nurse II with San Benito County. Graduation from an accredited college or university CHN IV Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of community health nursing experience comparable to a Community Health Nurse III with San Benito County. Graduation from an accredited college or university Special Requirements: PHN I-IV Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. CHN I-IV Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California. Certain positions may require a School Nurse Credential. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Supplemental information Knowledge of: PHN I Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health. Principles of public health education. PHN II Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs. PHN III Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. PHN IV Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. CHN I Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general nursing and preventive medicine. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs. CHN II Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and community health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs. CHN III/IV Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and community health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs. Program planning evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training Ability to: PHN I Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Effectively represent the Nursing Division in contacts with public, other county staff and other government agencies. PHN II Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. PHN III Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. PHN IV Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. CHN I Learns the principles, methods, practices and current trends of community health nursing. Learns the community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography Learns to plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program. Learns the psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Learn to analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. CHN II Plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. CHN III/IV Plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
County of Colusa
Public Health Nurse I/II/III
County of Colusa Colusa County Health & Human, East Webster Street, Colusa, CA, USA
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Levels I and II : Coordinate and schedule clinic activities; order appropriate supplies, medications, vaccines, and health education materials. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of nursing. Participate in the activities and services of county clinics; identify health care needs through physical assessments of patients; assess development level, and nutritional requirements of children and infants; refer to other programs or agencies when appropriate. Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups on specific diseases or health conditions, health maintenance, promotion and prevention, or rehabilitation; provide information on health services available to County residents; refer to other health care providers as appropriate. Perform routine immunizations and vaccines; administer medications; dispense oral contraceptives and prescriptions as required. Prepare health care plans for children; provide instruction to parents on child health care methods and techniques. Investigate reported cases of child abuse or neglect; notify law enforcement and protective services; provide counseling to parents and refer to appropriate resources. Investigate and monitor cases of communicable disease or exposure to toxic substances; obtain specimens and interpret laboratory reports; determine sources to prevent spread of infection or contamination. Maintain records of activities and operations. Level III: In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed above for Public Health Nurse I and II: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in health clinic activities; coordinate and provide staff training. Prepare and review a variety of reports related to the program including State and local agency reports, billing, and screening reports. Lead, coordinate, and schedule clinic activities; order appropriate supplies, medications, vaccines, and health education materials. Attend and participate in professional group meetings. All Levels: Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Dec 21, 2020
Full Time
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Levels I and II : Coordinate and schedule clinic activities; order appropriate supplies, medications, vaccines, and health education materials. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of nursing. Participate in the activities and services of county clinics; identify health care needs through physical assessments of patients; assess development level, and nutritional requirements of children and infants; refer to other programs or agencies when appropriate. Teach and counsel individuals, families, and groups on specific diseases or health conditions, health maintenance, promotion and prevention, or rehabilitation; provide information on health services available to County residents; refer to other health care providers as appropriate. Perform routine immunizations and vaccines; administer medications; dispense oral contraceptives and prescriptions as required. Prepare health care plans for children; provide instruction to parents on child health care methods and techniques. Investigate reported cases of child abuse or neglect; notify law enforcement and protective services; provide counseling to parents and refer to appropriate resources. Investigate and monitor cases of communicable disease or exposure to toxic substances; obtain specimens and interpret laboratory reports; determine sources to prevent spread of infection or contamination. Maintain records of activities and operations. Level III: In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed above for Public Health Nurse I and II: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in health clinic activities; coordinate and provide staff training. Prepare and review a variety of reports related to the program including State and local agency reports, billing, and screening reports. Lead, coordinate, and schedule clinic activities; order appropriate supplies, medications, vaccines, and health education materials. Attend and participate in professional group meetings. All Levels: Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
County of Sacramento
Public Health Nurse Level I/II
Sacramento County, CA Sacramento, CA, United States
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/22/2021, 2/19/2021, 3/26/2021, 4/23/2021, 5/21/2021, 6/25/2021, 7/23/2021, 8/27/2021, 9/24/2021, 10/22/2021, 11/19/2021, 12/17/2021 Level I - $6,829.50 - $8299.83/month Level II - $7,151.42- $8,694.78/month Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call(per-diem). Note: For additional nursing opportunities please see Registered Nurse DCF Level I/II , Psychiatric Nurse , Medical Case Management Nurse Public Health Nurse class has two levels: (Level II) is the full journey level and (Level I) is designed to recruit nurses who do not meet the experience requirements for the full journey level. Incumbents works under supervision of a Supervising Public Nurse and may receive work direction from a Senior Public Health Nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level health program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician or professional nurse, depending on job assignment. The focus of duties is on providing standard public health nursing services to individuals and families in homes, in group settings, in specialized clinics and in public health centers; or, assisting in a public health program focusing on one specific client group. Incumbents may be designated as nurse-in-charge or nurse-of-the-day for specific shifts or special-purpose-clinic assignments and when so designated may give work direction to other employees. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Basic techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Basic individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health; Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biological Proper handling of contaminated items Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses; Basic procedures for conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Affectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness, and substance abuse Conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize, and avoid or defuse, potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make the most effective use of time Learn to operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Level I) The registration and licensure requirements below. (Level II) Six months of experience as a licensed/certified Public Health Nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification (Level I & II) is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information 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 Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/22/2021, 2/19/2021, 3/26/2021, 4/23/2021, 5/21/2021, 6/25/2021, 7/23/2021, 8/27/2021, 9/24/2021, 10/22/2021, 11/19/2021, 12/17/2021 Level I - $6,829.50 - $8299.83/month Level II - $7,151.42- $8,694.78/month Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call(per-diem). Note: For additional nursing opportunities please see Registered Nurse DCF Level I/II , Psychiatric Nurse , Medical Case Management Nurse Public Health Nurse class has two levels: (Level II) is the full journey level and (Level I) is designed to recruit nurses who do not meet the experience requirements for the full journey level. Incumbents works under supervision of a Supervising Public Nurse and may receive work direction from a Senior Public Health Nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level health program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician or professional nurse, depending on job assignment. The focus of duties is on providing standard public health nursing services to individuals and families in homes, in group settings, in specialized clinics and in public health centers; or, assisting in a public health program focusing on one specific client group. Incumbents may be designated as nurse-in-charge or nurse-of-the-day for specific shifts or special-purpose-clinic assignments and when so designated may give work direction to other employees. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Basic techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Basic individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health; Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biological Proper handling of contaminated items Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses; Basic procedures for conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Affectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness, and substance abuse Conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize, and avoid or defuse, potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make the most effective use of time Learn to operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Level I) The registration and licensure requirements below. (Level II) Six months of experience as a licensed/certified Public Health Nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification (Level I & II) is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information 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 Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mohave County
Public Health Nurse
MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ Mohave, AZ, United States
Job Summary Mohave County Public Health is currently recruiting for a Public Health Nurse in Kingman, Az. The Public Health Nurse provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, community groups, health and human service personnel, and the community at large. Nursing interventions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families and the communities we serve.The Public Health Nurse collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary and multi agency teams, community groups, and other health professionals in order to achieve healthy communities. REPORTS TO Work is performed under general supervision of department supervisory personnel.The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in accordance with established procedures and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises functional supervision of subordinates. Essential Job Functions Administers specialty public health programs as assigned. Investigates health problems and environmental health hazards. Uses epidemiological surveillance methods in community outreach, screening, and case findings of communicable and infectious diseases that threaten the health of the community. Evaluates outcomes, effectiveness of plan, and makes changes as necessary on micro and macro levels. Provides clinical intervention, home visits, case management, care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk group. Participates in research and demonstration projects that seek to improve the health of communities and determine new ways to address health issues. Participates in the analysis of data to identify trends, health problems, environmental health hazards, and social and economic conditions that adversely affect the public's health. Reports program performance, translating this information into program performance improvement action steps. Participates in the development of a programmatic budget, assists in developing resources for public health activities, contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding from external resources, and participates in cost-benefit, cost effectiveness, and cost-utility analysis in setting priorities and making decisions. Links individuals to available, accessible personal healthcare providers (i.e., a medical home) and other health and social services needed for health. Adheres to ethical principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information. Responds to emergency situations with basic life support and first aid skills Provides training, orientation and education to staff, students and other health and human service professionals in the community regarding public health practices. Delegates and supervises tasks assigned to paraprofessional staff. Participates in program development, implementation, coordination and support; may facilitate multidisciplinary and/or interagency teams. Provides leadership and acts as a liaison with other community agencies and professionals; advocates on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations; participates in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available programs and services and are assisted in the utilization of those services. Ensures compliance with state practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations. Ensures a safe working environment by adhering to the standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Participates in Department and community emergency response training and drills in support of disaster preparedness. Performs public health emergency response duties in response to threats to the public's health; these may include but are not limited to, requirements to work longer shifts, nights, and weekends and to perform duties different than the daily routines. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement. Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members. Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related work as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing may be accepted (based on experience). Arizona Registered Nurse License. Two (2) years of nursing experience. OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Preferred Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Two (2) years of public health nursing is preferred. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications. Experience in emergency preparedness and response. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must maintain and possess a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing while employed in this position. Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 300 certification within three (3) months of employment. CPR/AED certification within four (4) weeks of employment . Competency in relating public health science skills to the Three (3) Core Public Health Functions (Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance) and the Ten (10) Essential Services of Public Health within three (3) months of employment. Competency in vaccinating, according to the ACIP schedule, infants, children and adults within three (3) months of employment. Proficiency in delivering clinical and public health interventions required by specific programs within twelve (12) months of program assignment. Proficiency in knowledge and use of the ACIP immunization schedule in delivering services to individuals and population groups within twelve (12) months of employment . Assume responsibility for maintaining professional development and competencies required for Arizona Nursing Licensure, and for training and education that is beneficial for the field of public health, public health nursing, and the essential services and core functions of public health. Must pass drug screen post offer. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Principles of nursing theory and the practice of biological, social and behavioral science. Record maintenance procedures. Community assessment methods and can distinguish between quantitative and qualitative community assessment data, understands incidence and prevalence data; how to access basic community epidemiological data. How to implement strategies to increase access to care and establish systems of personal care services, including preventive and health promotion services, in partnership with the community. Department policies, rules and procedures Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations. Skill in: Providing practice- and competency-based educational experiences for the public and public health workforce and provide expertise in developing and teaching public health curricula through partnerships with community organizations and academia. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employee, other agencies and the public. Applying communication and group dynamic strategies in interactions with individuals and groups. Incorporating strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds. Preventing, minimizing, and containing adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food-, water-, and vector-borne outbreaks, chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities. Demonstrating support of Public Health's mission to protect and promote the health of all residents through implementing primary prevention strategies which prevent health problems from starting, spreading, or progressing. Communicating and maintaining professionalism (demonstrating courtesy and respect) with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Ability to: Provide targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals, families and communities understand what decisions they can make to be healthy. Implement the nurse process which includes physical assessment, nurse diagnosis, interventions and evaluations to clients. Implement the essential services of public health within assigned public health activities. Implement multiple interventions and activities that promote health and prevent disease, in settings including, but not limited to all Health Department buildings/sites,homes, community organizations and businesses, schools, and the community in general. Follow established Public Health h medical records policies and documentation procedures as well as the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information. Advocate for policies that lessen health disparities and improve physical, behavioral, environmental, social, and economic conditions in the community that affect the public's health. Support and promote the department's vision, mission, and core values. Promote team and organization learning; respond with flexibility to changing needs of the department and Public Health Programs. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal instructions. Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety. Comply with Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Closing Date/Time:
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Job Summary Mohave County Public Health is currently recruiting for a Public Health Nurse in Kingman, Az. The Public Health Nurse provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, community groups, health and human service personnel, and the community at large. Nursing interventions are directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction and health status improvement for individuals, families and the communities we serve.The Public Health Nurse collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary and multi agency teams, community groups, and other health professionals in order to achieve healthy communities. REPORTS TO Work is performed under general supervision of department supervisory personnel.The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in accordance with established procedures and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises functional supervision of subordinates. Essential Job Functions Administers specialty public health programs as assigned. Investigates health problems and environmental health hazards. Uses epidemiological surveillance methods in community outreach, screening, and case findings of communicable and infectious diseases that threaten the health of the community. Evaluates outcomes, effectiveness of plan, and makes changes as necessary on micro and macro levels. Provides clinical intervention, home visits, case management, care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and families who are members of a vulnerable population and/or high-risk group. Participates in research and demonstration projects that seek to improve the health of communities and determine new ways to address health issues. Participates in the analysis of data to identify trends, health problems, environmental health hazards, and social and economic conditions that adversely affect the public's health. Reports program performance, translating this information into program performance improvement action steps. Participates in the development of a programmatic budget, assists in developing resources for public health activities, contributes to the preparation of proposals for funding from external resources, and participates in cost-benefit, cost effectiveness, and cost-utility analysis in setting priorities and making decisions. Links individuals to available, accessible personal healthcare providers (i.e., a medical home) and other health and social services needed for health. Adheres to ethical principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information. Responds to emergency situations with basic life support and first aid skills Provides training, orientation and education to staff, students and other health and human service professionals in the community regarding public health practices. Delegates and supervises tasks assigned to paraprofessional staff. Participates in program development, implementation, coordination and support; may facilitate multidisciplinary and/or interagency teams. Provides leadership and acts as a liaison with other community agencies and professionals; advocates on behalf of vulnerable individuals and populations; participates in assessing and evaluating health care services to ensure that people are informed of available programs and services and are assisted in the utilization of those services. Ensures compliance with state practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations. Ensures a safe working environment by adhering to the standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Participates in Department and community emergency response training and drills in support of disaster preparedness. Performs public health emergency response duties in response to threats to the public's health; these may include but are not limited to, requirements to work longer shifts, nights, and weekends and to perform duties different than the daily routines. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement. Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members. Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related work as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing may be accepted (based on experience). Arizona Registered Nurse License. Two (2) years of nursing experience. OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Preferred Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Two (2) years of public health nursing is preferred. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications. Experience in emergency preparedness and response. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must maintain and possess a current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing while employed in this position. Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 300 certification within three (3) months of employment. CPR/AED certification within four (4) weeks of employment . Competency in relating public health science skills to the Three (3) Core Public Health Functions (Assessment, Policy Development, Assurance) and the Ten (10) Essential Services of Public Health within three (3) months of employment. Competency in vaccinating, according to the ACIP schedule, infants, children and adults within three (3) months of employment. Proficiency in delivering clinical and public health interventions required by specific programs within twelve (12) months of program assignment. Proficiency in knowledge and use of the ACIP immunization schedule in delivering services to individuals and population groups within twelve (12) months of employment . Assume responsibility for maintaining professional development and competencies required for Arizona Nursing Licensure, and for training and education that is beneficial for the field of public health, public health nursing, and the essential services and core functions of public health. Must pass drug screen post offer. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Principles of nursing theory and the practice of biological, social and behavioral science. Record maintenance procedures. Community assessment methods and can distinguish between quantitative and qualitative community assessment data, understands incidence and prevalence data; how to access basic community epidemiological data. How to implement strategies to increase access to care and establish systems of personal care services, including preventive and health promotion services, in partnership with the community. Department policies, rules and procedures Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations. Skill in: Providing practice- and competency-based educational experiences for the public and public health workforce and provide expertise in developing and teaching public health curricula through partnerships with community organizations and academia. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employee, other agencies and the public. Applying communication and group dynamic strategies in interactions with individuals and groups. Incorporating strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds. Preventing, minimizing, and containing adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food-, water-, and vector-borne outbreaks, chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities. Demonstrating support of Public Health's mission to protect and promote the health of all residents through implementing primary prevention strategies which prevent health problems from starting, spreading, or progressing. Communicating and maintaining professionalism (demonstrating courtesy and respect) with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Ability to: Provide targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals, families and communities understand what decisions they can make to be healthy. Implement the nurse process which includes physical assessment, nurse diagnosis, interventions and evaluations to clients. Implement the essential services of public health within assigned public health activities. Implement multiple interventions and activities that promote health and prevent disease, in settings including, but not limited to all Health Department buildings/sites,homes, community organizations and businesses, schools, and the community in general. Follow established Public Health h medical records policies and documentation procedures as well as the State and Federal laws that govern the release of health care information. Advocate for policies that lessen health disparities and improve physical, behavioral, environmental, social, and economic conditions in the community that affect the public's health. Support and promote the department's vision, mission, and core values. Promote team and organization learning; respond with flexibility to changing needs of the department and Public Health Programs. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal instructions. Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety. Comply with Mohave County Merit Rules, Administrative Procedures and Department Regulations. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Closing Date/Time:
Orange County, CA
Public Health Nurse III
Orange County, CA Orange County, CA, United States
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective July 2, 2021 - 2.5% increase Effective July 1, 2022 - 3.5% increase Mandatory Employee Retirement Contributions will decrease on the following date: Effective July 2, 2021 - 1.2% decrease Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public and being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Public Health Nurse III positions within Health Care Agency (HCA) until the next recruitment. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower level classifications. This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (P.S.T.) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately for first consideration. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five service areas - Administrative and Financial, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, Regulatory & Medical Services, and Public Health - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES Through assessment, policy development and assurance, Public Health Services provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments. Click here for more information about Public Health Services. THE PROGRAMS Public Health Nursing Public Health Nurses (PHNs) provide nursing services in the home and community, including case management, client advocacy, community resource information and assistance with accessing health care. PHNs provide services in a variety of programs that target specific populations and/or health needs including high-risk pregnant and post-partum women and teens, high-risk infants, children, adolescents, foster children, adults with chronic conditions and homeless individuals and families. Click here to learn more about Public Health Nursing. Family Health Family Health promotes the health and well-being of all infants, children, parents, and families in Orange County through service delivery and collaboration with a range of community organizations and health professionals. Public Health Nurses provide leadership in the development of community resources, linkages, and partnerships; and offers integrated quality health care services . Click here to learn more about the Family Health Division. Disease Control and Epidemiology Public Health Nurses assist with the surveillance, investigation and treatment of reportable communicable diseases, including Tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and food-borne or aerosolized illnesses to prevent the spread in the community. Click here to learn more about the Disease Control and Epidemiology Division. THE OPPORTUNITIES The positions provide services during the normal business days (Monday through Friday) and may be assigned to work evening hours. The eligible list will be used to fill the current and future vacancies of any of the programs in Public Health Services. As a Public Health Nurse III, the incumbent will: Be proficient on the above competencies in addition to the following: Independently provide skilled nursing care and provide complex case management and coordination of services. Researches and prepares statistical and narrative records, reports, and analyzes and uses statistical information for program planning, reporting and research and preparing grant proposals. May serve in a lead worker or training role in order to train other health care professionals Assess the problem of under-reporting of communicable diseases; identifies medical provider not in compliance with reporting laws; assess barriers to reporting; provides information and training; coordinates information with other public health programs, medical providers, employers, and other affected individuals and groups DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification and a valid AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification is highly desirable for this position. Bilingual skills, especially Spanish are also highly desirable. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated knowledge, abilities, and experience in the following competency areas: Technical Knowledge l Technical Experience Experience providing case management and care coordination Knowledge and experience in interpreting and implementing federal, state, local, and grant program regulations and policies in a public health environment Knowledge of the 3 core functions and 10 essential services of public health Experience working with Electronic Medical Records Interpersonal Skills l Relationship Building Experience working collaboratively with other programs, agencies, individuals, families, communities or other community-based programs Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team Ability to collaborate with people from all cultures, socio-economic levels, ethnic background, and others Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, medical professionals, peers, supervisors, and managers to achieve service goals. Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals, community agencies, and public and private sector providers Ability to present information clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms of communications Ability to represent the program to individuals, groups, and community organizations. Quality Improvement Analysis Understanding and working knowledge of collecting and analyzing data to track for continuous operational improvement Understanding of the use of a defined improvement process in public health MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License and Certificate Required: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing Possession of a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Department of Health Possession of a valid California Driver's License (Class C or higher) may be required for some assignments Experience Two years of experience as a licensed/certificated Public Health Nurse in an agency providing generalized public health nursing services. (A Master's Degree in nursing or public health may be substituted for one year of the required experience.) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families, other programs and agencies, and the general public Independently provide skilled nursing care and complex case management/coordination services Please click here for more details regarding the minimum qualifications required for these classifications. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for candidates who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process. Physical Characteristics Must have the body mobility to walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead and stoop; stamina to sit for a prolonged period of time (up to one hour); strength to lift and carry or push and pull objects such as boxes of nursing supplies or audiovisual equipment, which may weigh up to 25 lb.; manual dexterity to grasp, manipulate / operate small objects and precision instruments such as, but not limited to, giving injections without limitations or restrictions and taking pulse and blood pressure readings; fine motor skills and fine touch to palpate and discern skin induration and rashes; vision sufficient to read thermometers and calibrated measuring instruments, labels on medications, and the bevel of a needle; hearing for normal conversations and auscultation using a stethoscope; ability to work in diverse environments; and the ability to drive a car. Environmental Conditions Will be required to work in clinic environment; wear protective equipment/clothing as required by protocol and may work with patients who have a communicable disease. For some programs work occurs primarily in the client's home. A high stress level is inherent in this position due to the nature and complexity of poverty and other psychosocial factors that impact the families served. Employees may have exposure to hazards in the field (driving, unfamiliar neighborhoods, inclement weather and clients). RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. Application Appraisal l Application Rating (Weighted 100%) Applications and supplemental responses will be evaluated for qualifications (related job knowledge, experience skills and/or abilities), that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that possess the desirable qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Email Notification Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . Frequently Asked Questions Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Trish Fallon at (714) 834-4635 or pfallon@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates: Effective July 2, 2021 - 2.5% increase Effective July 1, 2022 - 3.5% increase Mandatory Employee Retirement Contributions will decrease on the following date: Effective July 2, 2021 - 1.2% decrease Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is open to the public and being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Public Health Nurse III positions within Health Care Agency (HCA) until the next recruitment. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower level classifications. This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (P.S.T.) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately for first consideration. Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain on the eligible list for six (6) months and be considered/referred for selection/hiring interviews. After six (6) months, candidates must reapply to receive further consideration. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five service areas - Administrative and Financial, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, Regulatory & Medical Services, and Public Health - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES Through assessment, policy development and assurance, Public Health Services provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments. Click here for more information about Public Health Services. THE PROGRAMS Public Health Nursing Public Health Nurses (PHNs) provide nursing services in the home and community, including case management, client advocacy, community resource information and assistance with accessing health care. PHNs provide services in a variety of programs that target specific populations and/or health needs including high-risk pregnant and post-partum women and teens, high-risk infants, children, adolescents, foster children, adults with chronic conditions and homeless individuals and families. Click here to learn more about Public Health Nursing. Family Health Family Health promotes the health and well-being of all infants, children, parents, and families in Orange County through service delivery and collaboration with a range of community organizations and health professionals. Public Health Nurses provide leadership in the development of community resources, linkages, and partnerships; and offers integrated quality health care services . Click here to learn more about the Family Health Division. Disease Control and Epidemiology Public Health Nurses assist with the surveillance, investigation and treatment of reportable communicable diseases, including Tuberculosis, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and food-borne or aerosolized illnesses to prevent the spread in the community. Click here to learn more about the Disease Control and Epidemiology Division. THE OPPORTUNITIES The positions provide services during the normal business days (Monday through Friday) and may be assigned to work evening hours. The eligible list will be used to fill the current and future vacancies of any of the programs in Public Health Services. As a Public Health Nurse III, the incumbent will: Be proficient on the above competencies in addition to the following: Independently provide skilled nursing care and provide complex case management and coordination of services. Researches and prepares statistical and narrative records, reports, and analyzes and uses statistical information for program planning, reporting and research and preparing grant proposals. May serve in a lead worker or training role in order to train other health care professionals Assess the problem of under-reporting of communicable diseases; identifies medical provider not in compliance with reporting laws; assess barriers to reporting; provides information and training; coordinates information with other public health programs, medical providers, employers, and other affected individuals and groups DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification and a valid AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification is highly desirable for this position. Bilingual skills, especially Spanish are also highly desirable. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated knowledge, abilities, and experience in the following competency areas: Technical Knowledge l Technical Experience Experience providing case management and care coordination Knowledge and experience in interpreting and implementing federal, state, local, and grant program regulations and policies in a public health environment Knowledge of the 3 core functions and 10 essential services of public health Experience working with Electronic Medical Records Interpersonal Skills l Relationship Building Experience working collaboratively with other programs, agencies, individuals, families, communities or other community-based programs Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team Ability to collaborate with people from all cultures, socio-economic levels, ethnic background, and others Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, medical professionals, peers, supervisors, and managers to achieve service goals. Communication Skills Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals, community agencies, and public and private sector providers Ability to present information clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms of communications Ability to represent the program to individuals, groups, and community organizations. Quality Improvement Analysis Understanding and working knowledge of collecting and analyzing data to track for continuous operational improvement Understanding of the use of a defined improvement process in public health MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License and Certificate Required: Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing Possession of a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Department of Health Possession of a valid California Driver's License (Class C or higher) may be required for some assignments Experience Two years of experience as a licensed/certificated Public Health Nurse in an agency providing generalized public health nursing services. (A Master's Degree in nursing or public health may be substituted for one year of the required experience.) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families, other programs and agencies, and the general public Independently provide skilled nursing care and complex case management/coordination services Please click here for more details regarding the minimum qualifications required for these classifications. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for candidates who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Candidates are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process. Physical Characteristics Must have the body mobility to walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead and stoop; stamina to sit for a prolonged period of time (up to one hour); strength to lift and carry or push and pull objects such as boxes of nursing supplies or audiovisual equipment, which may weigh up to 25 lb.; manual dexterity to grasp, manipulate / operate small objects and precision instruments such as, but not limited to, giving injections without limitations or restrictions and taking pulse and blood pressure readings; fine motor skills and fine touch to palpate and discern skin induration and rashes; vision sufficient to read thermometers and calibrated measuring instruments, labels on medications, and the bevel of a needle; hearing for normal conversations and auscultation using a stethoscope; ability to work in diverse environments; and the ability to drive a car. Environmental Conditions Will be required to work in clinic environment; wear protective equipment/clothing as required by protocol and may work with patients who have a communicable disease. For some programs work occurs primarily in the client's home. A high stress level is inherent in this position due to the nature and complexity of poverty and other psychosocial factors that impact the families served. Employees may have exposure to hazards in the field (driving, unfamiliar neighborhoods, inclement weather and clients). RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy. Application Appraisal l Application Rating (Weighted 100%) Applications and supplemental responses will be evaluated for qualifications (related job knowledge, experience skills and/or abilities), that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that possess the desirable qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Email Notification Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . Frequently Asked Questions Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Trish Fallon at (714) 834-4635 or pfallon@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
County of Nevada
Public Health Nurse I-Temporary
Nevada County, CA CA 95945, CA, United States
Definition and Class Characteristics The Public Health Department is pleased to be hiring a temporary Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse! Passionate about public health efforts in our community and want to make a difference in the lives of citizens? If so, come join a lively team of creative people who work and collaborate on various prevention and education efforts. Apply to work for our organization and help us protect lives, prevent disease, and promote health for our county's residents! The temporary RN or PHN will work as part of the Public Health Department's Communicable Disease Team to address various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will likely include case investigations, contact tracing, and case management. They will also provide some clinical services, such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. The RN / PHN may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of the virus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ??????? Under clinical and administrative direction, provides health education, community outreach, case management, medication support, and health counseling services for designated clients within an assigned program; applies and implements professional nursing and public health expertise and skill sets for the purpose of the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, health risks, and /or other adverse health conditions within an assigned program; to network with local and regional health and welfare communities to ensure clients' well being; to perform a variety of administrative and operational tasks in support of assigned program; and to perform related duties as assigned.   Public Health Nurse I: This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. This class is flexibly staffed with Public Health Nurse II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining sufficient experience and demonstrating proficiency to meet the requirements of the Public Health Nurse II. Examples of Duties Essential: Provides public health nursing and case management services to individuals and families in homes, schools, community facilities, and specialized clinics by assessing health care requirements, counseling, teaching, and providing or coordinating follow-up health and social services Participates in the operation of public health clinics by interviewing and counseling clients, performing screening tests, administering medications and treatments, recording data, making referrals, and related client care duties; may instruct and guide other health care personnel and volunteers; may organize, coordinate and direct specialized clinic operations Provides case management services; develops and monitors care plans and ensures that follow-up services are provided and documented; acts as client advocate Prepares and administers oral and/or injectable medications/immunizations in accordance with a physician's order; monitors and records client response to medication and documents any adverse reactions; instructs clients/family/caregiver on safe and effective use of medications Participates in epidemiological investigations and communicable disease control activities, including contact tracing and surveillance Participates in community outreach and health promotion and health education events such as health fairs, blood pressure and flu clinics, radio shows, etc.; provides preventive health care services and promotes public awareness of program; drafts and/or distributes newspaper articles, educational pamphlets and related information Assists in coordinating nursing activities for individual clients and families with other community social and health agencies and programs Audits medical records, department records and contract providers to assure compliance with Federal, State, Medi-Cal and Medicare standards Assists department in training office staff and clinicians in MediCal/Medicare documentation standards; reviews and monitors non-compliant medical records Compiles and maintains records, reports, charts and statistics, and participates in quality assurance activities Attends a variety of internal and external staff meetings, in-service training, team meetings, and case conferences   Important: Assists in preparation of procedure manuals, forms, instructional and informational materials, reports, charts, and other documentation; may participate in surveys, needs assessments and data-gathering activities Participates in providing or coordinating service delivery to target population as part of a specialized program; may collaborate with community-based organizations, other service providers, other County or State departments, and community and business organizations regarding program services     Knowledge and Skills Required QUALIFICATIONS NOTE:  The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics.   Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and procedures of public health nursing, health promotion, and disease prevention and control General nursing principles, practices and techniques, including assessment, client care planning and delivery, client education, and evaluation of outcomes Medical terminology and equipment Nursing routines and protocols specific to area of assignment Principles and techniques of drug administration, and uses and effects of medications Principles, practices and techniques of safety and infection control Techniques and methods used in crisis intervention with ill clients and/or families Laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of public health nursing Community medical and social agencies and resources Environmental, sociological and psychological problems affecting public health nursing  Skill in: Independently planning, organizing and implementing nursing activities Assessing community, individual and family health needs and problems Developing and implementing client care plans and/or referrals Administering medications/immunizations, performing skilled nursing treatments and procedures, and adapting nursing skills to various environments and situations Applying teaching principles and providing education and counseling Exercising sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice Preparing and maintaining organized, detailed and accurate medical records Collaborating with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis Demonstrating sensitivity to the effects of culture and ethnic background on health issues Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Working in, and with individuals from, various cultural, physical, behavioral and environmental settings Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Level I: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.    Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Department of Public Health.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in both office and clinical settings, and to travel to various sites; strength to lift, carry and position supplies and equipment; touch and dexterity to conduct physical health assessments; vision to read handwritten and printed materials, and examine and observe clients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.   Working in exposure to communicable disease and/or blood-borne pathogens.   Some positions may require work outside normal daytime business hours.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Temporary
Definition and Class Characteristics The Public Health Department is pleased to be hiring a temporary Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse! Passionate about public health efforts in our community and want to make a difference in the lives of citizens? If so, come join a lively team of creative people who work and collaborate on various prevention and education efforts. Apply to work for our organization and help us protect lives, prevent disease, and promote health for our county's residents! The temporary RN or PHN will work as part of the Public Health Department's Communicable Disease Team to address various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will likely include case investigations, contact tracing, and case management. They will also provide some clinical services, such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. The RN / PHN may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of the virus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. ??????? Under clinical and administrative direction, provides health education, community outreach, case management, medication support, and health counseling services for designated clients within an assigned program; applies and implements professional nursing and public health expertise and skill sets for the purpose of the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, health risks, and /or other adverse health conditions within an assigned program; to network with local and regional health and welfare communities to ensure clients' well being; to perform a variety of administrative and operational tasks in support of assigned program; and to perform related duties as assigned.   Public Health Nurse I: This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. This class is flexibly staffed with Public Health Nurse II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining sufficient experience and demonstrating proficiency to meet the requirements of the Public Health Nurse II. Examples of Duties Essential: Provides public health nursing and case management services to individuals and families in homes, schools, community facilities, and specialized clinics by assessing health care requirements, counseling, teaching, and providing or coordinating follow-up health and social services Participates in the operation of public health clinics by interviewing and counseling clients, performing screening tests, administering medications and treatments, recording data, making referrals, and related client care duties; may instruct and guide other health care personnel and volunteers; may organize, coordinate and direct specialized clinic operations Provides case management services; develops and monitors care plans and ensures that follow-up services are provided and documented; acts as client advocate Prepares and administers oral and/or injectable medications/immunizations in accordance with a physician's order; monitors and records client response to medication and documents any adverse reactions; instructs clients/family/caregiver on safe and effective use of medications Participates in epidemiological investigations and communicable disease control activities, including contact tracing and surveillance Participates in community outreach and health promotion and health education events such as health fairs, blood pressure and flu clinics, radio shows, etc.; provides preventive health care services and promotes public awareness of program; drafts and/or distributes newspaper articles, educational pamphlets and related information Assists in coordinating nursing activities for individual clients and families with other community social and health agencies and programs Audits medical records, department records and contract providers to assure compliance with Federal, State, Medi-Cal and Medicare standards Assists department in training office staff and clinicians in MediCal/Medicare documentation standards; reviews and monitors non-compliant medical records Compiles and maintains records, reports, charts and statistics, and participates in quality assurance activities Attends a variety of internal and external staff meetings, in-service training, team meetings, and case conferences   Important: Assists in preparation of procedure manuals, forms, instructional and informational materials, reports, charts, and other documentation; may participate in surveys, needs assessments and data-gathering activities Participates in providing or coordinating service delivery to target population as part of a specialized program; may collaborate with community-based organizations, other service providers, other County or State departments, and community and business organizations regarding program services     Knowledge and Skills Required QUALIFICATIONS NOTE:  The required level and scope of the following knowledge and skills relate to the level of the position as defined in the class characteristics.   Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and procedures of public health nursing, health promotion, and disease prevention and control General nursing principles, practices and techniques, including assessment, client care planning and delivery, client education, and evaluation of outcomes Medical terminology and equipment Nursing routines and protocols specific to area of assignment Principles and techniques of drug administration, and uses and effects of medications Principles, practices and techniques of safety and infection control Techniques and methods used in crisis intervention with ill clients and/or families Laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of public health nursing Community medical and social agencies and resources Environmental, sociological and psychological problems affecting public health nursing  Skill in: Independently planning, organizing and implementing nursing activities Assessing community, individual and family health needs and problems Developing and implementing client care plans and/or referrals Administering medications/immunizations, performing skilled nursing treatments and procedures, and adapting nursing skills to various environments and situations Applying teaching principles and providing education and counseling Exercising sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice Preparing and maintaining organized, detailed and accurate medical records Collaborating with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis Demonstrating sensitivity to the effects of culture and ethnic background on health issues Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Working in, and with individuals from, various cultural, physical, behavioral and environmental settings Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Level I: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.    Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Department of Public Health.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in both office and clinical settings, and to travel to various sites; strength to lift, carry and position supplies and equipment; touch and dexterity to conduct physical health assessments; vision to read handwritten and printed materials, and examine and observe clients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.   Working in exposure to communicable disease and/or blood-borne pathogens.   Some positions may require work outside normal daytime business hours.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
County of Nevada
Public Health Nurse II-Temporary
Nevada County, CA CA 95945, CA, United States
Definition and Class Characteristics The Public Health Department is pleased to be hiring a temporary Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse! Passionate about public health efforts in our community and want to make a difference in the lives of citizens? If so, come join a lively team of creative people who work and collaborate on various prevention and education efforts. Apply to work for our organization and help us protect lives, prevent disease, and promote health for our county's residents! The temporary RN or PHN will work as part of the Public Health Department's Communicable Disease Team to address various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will likely include case investigations, contact tracing, and case management. They will also provide some clinical services, such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. The RN / PHN may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of the virus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Under clinical and administrative direction, provides health education, community outreach, case management, medication support, and health counseling services for designated clients within an assigned program; applies and implements professional nursing and public health expertise and skill sets for the purpose of the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, health risks, and /or other adverse health conditions within an assigned program; to network with local and regional health and welfare communities to ensure clients' well being; to perform a variety of administrative and operational tasks in support of assigned program; and to perform related duties as assigned. Public Health Nurse II: This is the journey-level class in the series, fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. Under clinical and administrative direction, incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment to provide and coordinate public health services for an assigned client caseload, including client assessment, teaching, counseling, direct care, referral and case management. Incumbents often function as members of multi-disciplinary teams and may provide training, direction and guidance to other team members and less experienced employees. Depending upon assignment, work may include participation in the implementation and/or service delivery coordination of a specialized program, under the direction of a lead nurse or program manager. Examples of Duties Essential: Provides public health nursing and case management services to individuals and families in homes, schools, community facilities, and specialized clinics by assessing health care requirements, counseling, teaching, and providing or coordinating follow-up health and social services Participates in the operation of public health clinics by interviewing and counseling clients, performing screening tests, administering medications and treatments, recording data, making referrals, and related client care duties; may instruct and guide other health care personnel and volunteers; may organize, coordinate and direct specialized clinic operations Provides case management services; develops and monitors care plans and ensures that follow-up services are provided and documented; acts as client advocate Prepares and administers oral and/or injectable medications/immunizations in accordance with a physician's order; monitors and records client response to medication and documents any adverse reactions; instructs clients/family/caregiver on safe and effective use of medications Participates in epidemiological investigations and communicable disease control activities, including contact tracing and surveillance Participates in community outreach and health promotion and health education events such as health fairs, blood pressure and flu clinics, radio shows, etc.; provides preventive health care services and promotes public awareness of program; drafts and/or distributes newspaper articles, educational pamphlets and related information Assists in coordinating nursing activities for individual clients and families with other community social and health agencies and programs Audits medical records, department records and contract providers to assure compliance with Federal, State, Medi-Cal and Medicare standards Assists department in training office staff and clinicians in MediCal/Medicare documentation standards; reviews and monitors non-compliant medical records Compiles and maintains records, reports, charts and statistics, and participates in quality assurance activities Attends a variety of internal and external staff meetings, in-service training, team meetings, and case conferences   Important: Assists in preparation of procedure manuals, forms, instructional and informational materials, reports, charts, and other documentation; may participate in surveys, needs assessments and data-gathering activities Participates in providing or coordinating service delivery to target population as part of a specialized program; may collaborate with community-based organizations, other service providers, other County or State departments, and community and business organizations regarding program services Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and procedures of public health nursing, health promotion, and disease prevention and control General nursing principles, practices and techniques, including assessment, client care planning and delivery, client education, and evaluation of outcomes Medical terminology and equipment Nursing routines and protocols specific to area of assignment Principles and techniques of drug administration, and uses and effects of medications Principles, practices and techniques of safety and infection control Techniques and methods used in crisis intervention with ill clients and/or families Laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of public health nursing Community medical and social agencies and resources Environmental, sociological and psychological problems affecting public health nursing   Skill in: Independently planning, organizing and implementing nursing activities Assessing community, individual and family health needs and problems Developing and implementing client care plans and/or referrals Administering medications/immunizations, performing skilled nursing treatments and procedures, and adapting nursing skills to various environments and situations Applying teaching principles and providing education and counseling Exercising sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice Preparing and maintaining organized, detailed and accurate medical records Collaborating with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis Demonstrating sensitivity to the effects of culture and ethnic background on health issues Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Working in, and with individuals from, various cultural, physical, behavioral and environmental settings   Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Level II: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university plus two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Department of Public Health.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in both office and clinical settings, and to travel to various sites; strength to lift, carry and position supplies and equipment; touch and dexterity to conduct physical health assessments; vision to read handwritten and printed materials, and examine and observe clients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.   Working in exposure to communicable disease and/or blood-borne pathogens.   Some positions may require work outside normal daytime business hours.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Temporary
Definition and Class Characteristics The Public Health Department is pleased to be hiring a temporary Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse! Passionate about public health efforts in our community and want to make a difference in the lives of citizens? If so, come join a lively team of creative people who work and collaborate on various prevention and education efforts. Apply to work for our organization and help us protect lives, prevent disease, and promote health for our county's residents! The temporary RN or PHN will work as part of the Public Health Department's Communicable Disease Team to address various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will likely include case investigations, contact tracing, and case management. They will also provide some clinical services, such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. The RN / PHN may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of the virus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Under clinical and administrative direction, provides health education, community outreach, case management, medication support, and health counseling services for designated clients within an assigned program; applies and implements professional nursing and public health expertise and skill sets for the purpose of the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, health risks, and /or other adverse health conditions within an assigned program; to network with local and regional health and welfare communities to ensure clients' well being; to perform a variety of administrative and operational tasks in support of assigned program; and to perform related duties as assigned. Public Health Nurse II: This is the journey-level class in the series, fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. Under clinical and administrative direction, incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment to provide and coordinate public health services for an assigned client caseload, including client assessment, teaching, counseling, direct care, referral and case management. Incumbents often function as members of multi-disciplinary teams and may provide training, direction and guidance to other team members and less experienced employees. Depending upon assignment, work may include participation in the implementation and/or service delivery coordination of a specialized program, under the direction of a lead nurse or program manager. Examples of Duties Essential: Provides public health nursing and case management services to individuals and families in homes, schools, community facilities, and specialized clinics by assessing health care requirements, counseling, teaching, and providing or coordinating follow-up health and social services Participates in the operation of public health clinics by interviewing and counseling clients, performing screening tests, administering medications and treatments, recording data, making referrals, and related client care duties; may instruct and guide other health care personnel and volunteers; may organize, coordinate and direct specialized clinic operations Provides case management services; develops and monitors care plans and ensures that follow-up services are provided and documented; acts as client advocate Prepares and administers oral and/or injectable medications/immunizations in accordance with a physician's order; monitors and records client response to medication and documents any adverse reactions; instructs clients/family/caregiver on safe and effective use of medications Participates in epidemiological investigations and communicable disease control activities, including contact tracing and surveillance Participates in community outreach and health promotion and health education events such as health fairs, blood pressure and flu clinics, radio shows, etc.; provides preventive health care services and promotes public awareness of program; drafts and/or distributes newspaper articles, educational pamphlets and related information Assists in coordinating nursing activities for individual clients and families with other community social and health agencies and programs Audits medical records, department records and contract providers to assure compliance with Federal, State, Medi-Cal and Medicare standards Assists department in training office staff and clinicians in MediCal/Medicare documentation standards; reviews and monitors non-compliant medical records Compiles and maintains records, reports, charts and statistics, and participates in quality assurance activities Attends a variety of internal and external staff meetings, in-service training, team meetings, and case conferences   Important: Assists in preparation of procedure manuals, forms, instructional and informational materials, reports, charts, and other documentation; may participate in surveys, needs assessments and data-gathering activities Participates in providing or coordinating service delivery to target population as part of a specialized program; may collaborate with community-based organizations, other service providers, other County or State departments, and community and business organizations regarding program services Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and procedures of public health nursing, health promotion, and disease prevention and control General nursing principles, practices and techniques, including assessment, client care planning and delivery, client education, and evaluation of outcomes Medical terminology and equipment Nursing routines and protocols specific to area of assignment Principles and techniques of drug administration, and uses and effects of medications Principles, practices and techniques of safety and infection control Techniques and methods used in crisis intervention with ill clients and/or families Laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of public health nursing Community medical and social agencies and resources Environmental, sociological and psychological problems affecting public health nursing   Skill in: Independently planning, organizing and implementing nursing activities Assessing community, individual and family health needs and problems Developing and implementing client care plans and/or referrals Administering medications/immunizations, performing skilled nursing treatments and procedures, and adapting nursing skills to various environments and situations Applying teaching principles and providing education and counseling Exercising sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice Preparing and maintaining organized, detailed and accurate medical records Collaborating with other members of the health care team on an ongoing basis Demonstrating sensitivity to the effects of culture and ethnic background on health issues Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Working in, and with individuals from, various cultural, physical, behavioral and environmental settings   Education and Experience Required COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED AS REQUIRED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION Level II: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university plus two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Department of Public Health.   Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in both office and clinical settings, and to travel to various sites; strength to lift, carry and position supplies and equipment; touch and dexterity to conduct physical health assessments; vision to read handwritten and printed materials, and examine and observe clients; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.   Working in exposure to communicable disease and/or blood-borne pathogens.   Some positions may require work outside normal daytime business hours.   Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations.   Other Requirements: This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
County of Sacramento
Senior Public Health Nurse
Sacramento County, CA Sacramento, CA, United States
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/28/21, 2/25/21, 3/25/21, 4/29/21, 5/27/21, 6/24,21, 7/29/21, 8/26/21, 9/23/21, 10/28/21, 11/25/21, 12/23/21 Senior Public Health Nurses oversee and provide a variety of public health nursing services in a home, group or clinic setting, or in a specific program office, in such areas as prevention and treatment of communicable disease; child health care, growth and development; high-risk infants; home care guidance of the ill, injured and aged; prevention and treatment of disabling illnesses; family planning; parenting; pre- and postnatal care; immunization and inoculation; and, public and community health care resources. Incumbents work under general supervision of a Supervising Public Health Nurse or other professional nurse, or a higher-level program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician. The focus of duties is on serving as a program specialist and advisor, providing assistance to other staff, and performing the more difficult and complex public health nursing duties; incumbents may supervise or provide work direction to a small staff. Typical assignments of this class include the immunization assistance program, maternal/child health programs, disease control, and elderly assistance. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles , procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biologicals Proper handling of contaminated items; Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses Procedures for conducting epidemological investigations Standard medical record keeping Ability to Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness and substance abuse Effectively conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally-based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize and avoid or defuse potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make most effective use of time Operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: One year of experience as a Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience as a licensed/certified public health nurse performing public health nursing duties. Note: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Certificates/licenses: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information 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 Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/28/21, 2/25/21, 3/25/21, 4/29/21, 5/27/21, 6/24,21, 7/29/21, 8/26/21, 9/23/21, 10/28/21, 11/25/21, 12/23/21 Senior Public Health Nurses oversee and provide a variety of public health nursing services in a home, group or clinic setting, or in a specific program office, in such areas as prevention and treatment of communicable disease; child health care, growth and development; high-risk infants; home care guidance of the ill, injured and aged; prevention and treatment of disabling illnesses; family planning; parenting; pre- and postnatal care; immunization and inoculation; and, public and community health care resources. Incumbents work under general supervision of a Supervising Public Health Nurse or other professional nurse, or a higher-level program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician. The focus of duties is on serving as a program specialist and advisor, providing assistance to other staff, and performing the more difficult and complex public health nursing duties; incumbents may supervise or provide work direction to a small staff. Typical assignments of this class include the immunization assistance program, maternal/child health programs, disease control, and elderly assistance. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles , procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biologicals Proper handling of contaminated items; Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses Procedures for conducting epidemological investigations Standard medical record keeping Ability to Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness and substance abuse Effectively conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally-based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize and avoid or defuse potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make most effective use of time Operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: One year of experience as a Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience as a licensed/certified public health nurse performing public health nursing duties. Note: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Certificates/licenses: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information 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 Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Monterey County Human Resources
Public Health Nurse II
Monterey County Human Resources Salinas, California, United States
Position Description Priority Screening Date: November 9, 2018 Final Filing Date: Continuous Exam #18/52E22/10KR Summary of Position The Health Department's Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Public Health Nurse II positions in the Community Based Nursing, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Children's Medical Services divisions.   The Public Health Nurse II (PHN) will perform the full scope of Public Health Nursing duties by initiating and carrying out special programs under limited supervision. The PHN will be part of a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. These programs include:   Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) provides specially trained nurses to partner with low-income first-time mothers, beginning at approximately the 28th week of pregnancy, to promote and teach positive health and development behaviors and improve economic self-sufficiency. The program continues to work with the mother and child until the child's second birthday.   Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) works to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents through the provision of community leadership through our stated Scope of Work and nurse case management by assuring access to health promotion and health care services. This program includes the provision of Perinatal Services Coordination and SIDS Coordination.   Whole Person Care (WPC) is tasked with providing nurse case management to our most vulnerable Medi-Cal homeless individuals who are high users of hospital, mental health unit and emergency department facilities. The program is a partnership with community organizations and primary care providers to help these individuals find a medical home, housing, social and mental health services.   Tuberculosis Control Unit (TBU) has the primary responsibility to provide early intervention, prevent TB transmission, coordinate patient care to ensure an adequate course of treatment is followed, and identify and address other urgent medical and psychosocial needs are met through appropriate utilization of resources. The TB program administers the Directly Observed Therapy program in Monterey County. Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents. Program activities include conducting detailed interviews, collecting biological specimens, delivering health education, linking clients to treatment and/or preventative services, and providing guidance to medical providers, schools and congregate living facilities on screening, treatment and infection control practices.   California Children's Services (CCS) determines financial and medical eligibility for children under age 21 for CCS-eligible diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management and physical and occupational therapy services.     Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) provides care coordination to assure periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California, and the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) program that is co-located in the Department of Social Services and Probation to provide public health nurse expertise in meeting the medical, dental, mental and development needs of children and youth in foster care, including psychotropic medication monitoring and oversight (PMM&O).   Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) seeks to prevent, screen, diagnose and treat childhood lead poisoning through nurse case management, and to eliminate sources of poisoning education and environmental interventions.   A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time or temporary vacancies as they arise.   Examples of Duties THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :    Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of public health nursing. Knowledge of community aspects of nursing programs including provisions for continuity of patient care, nursing services in health programs, care of the homeless, and nursing care in the home.  Ability to use community resources for assistance in public health programs. Knowledge of epidemiologic investigation, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions. Knowledge of environmental, sociological and psychological problems associated with public health nursing clients and families.  Knowledge of normal and abnormal human physiological development and behavior patterns. Prevention, detection, reporting and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Knowledge of principles and procedures involved with complex chronic disease management, mental illness and substance abuse, family planning, venereal disease control, maternal, child and adolescent health and communicable diseases.     Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate: Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent Organizational Skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences   Proficient in the use of technology Provide excellent and courteous customer service Work well in a team-oriented environment   Conditions of Employment : Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate. Possession of a valid California Driver's License Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions. Examples of Experience/Education/Training EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:   One year of responsible professional experience in public health nursing. Or An equivalent combination of education and experience to satisfactorily perform these duties.   For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at:  http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/documents/specifications/52E22.pdf Additional Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906   Priority Screening Date: November 9, 2018 Final filing date: Continuous   Monterey County Employment Application Response to the Supplemental Questions A copy of your license/certificate must be submitted with your application   Please be aware if the application form, responses to supplemental questions, and copies of Certificates is not submitted timely with other required application materials, the application will be removed from further consideration and not be considered further.    Or apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty/default.cfm   Application materials will be competitively evaluated.  Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4618.   SPECIAL NOTE: If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodations, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at 831-755-4618. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed below.   BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (S Unit)  The County of Monterey offers a premium benefit package. A summary of benefits for this position can be viewed on the County website. This information is intended to provide you with a general summary of benefits available and is not legally binding. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies & Practices Resolution or "S" MOU prevails over this listing.   See http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/benefits/summary/2017/S-Benefits%20Summary%20Sheet%2003-2017.pdf for more information (S bargaining Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.)  Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Position Description Priority Screening Date: November 9, 2018 Final Filing Date: Continuous Exam #18/52E22/10KR Summary of Position The Health Department's Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Public Health Nurse II positions in the Community Based Nursing, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Children's Medical Services divisions.   The Public Health Nurse II (PHN) will perform the full scope of Public Health Nursing duties by initiating and carrying out special programs under limited supervision. The PHN will be part of a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. These programs include:   Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) provides specially trained nurses to partner with low-income first-time mothers, beginning at approximately the 28th week of pregnancy, to promote and teach positive health and development behaviors and improve economic self-sufficiency. The program continues to work with the mother and child until the child's second birthday.   Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) works to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents through the provision of community leadership through our stated Scope of Work and nurse case management by assuring access to health promotion and health care services. This program includes the provision of Perinatal Services Coordination and SIDS Coordination.   Whole Person Care (WPC) is tasked with providing nurse case management to our most vulnerable Medi-Cal homeless individuals who are high users of hospital, mental health unit and emergency department facilities. The program is a partnership with community organizations and primary care providers to help these individuals find a medical home, housing, social and mental health services.   Tuberculosis Control Unit (TBU) has the primary responsibility to provide early intervention, prevent TB transmission, coordinate patient care to ensure an adequate course of treatment is followed, and identify and address other urgent medical and psychosocial needs are met through appropriate utilization of resources. The TB program administers the Directly Observed Therapy program in Monterey County. Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents. Program activities include conducting detailed interviews, collecting biological specimens, delivering health education, linking clients to treatment and/or preventative services, and providing guidance to medical providers, schools and congregate living facilities on screening, treatment and infection control practices.   California Children's Services (CCS) determines financial and medical eligibility for children under age 21 for CCS-eligible diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management and physical and occupational therapy services.     Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) provides care coordination to assure periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California, and the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) program that is co-located in the Department of Social Services and Probation to provide public health nurse expertise in meeting the medical, dental, mental and development needs of children and youth in foster care, including psychotropic medication monitoring and oversight (PMM&O).   Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) seeks to prevent, screen, diagnose and treat childhood lead poisoning through nurse case management, and to eliminate sources of poisoning education and environmental interventions.   A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time or temporary vacancies as they arise.   Examples of Duties THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :    Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of public health nursing. Knowledge of community aspects of nursing programs including provisions for continuity of patient care, nursing services in health programs, care of the homeless, and nursing care in the home.  Ability to use community resources for assistance in public health programs. Knowledge of epidemiologic investigation, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions. Knowledge of environmental, sociological and psychological problems associated with public health nursing clients and families.  Knowledge of normal and abnormal human physiological development and behavior patterns. Prevention, detection, reporting and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Knowledge of principles and procedures involved with complex chronic disease management, mental illness and substance abuse, family planning, venereal disease control, maternal, child and adolescent health and communicable diseases.     Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate: Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent Organizational Skills Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences   Proficient in the use of technology Provide excellent and courteous customer service Work well in a team-oriented environment   Conditions of Employment : Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate. Possession of a valid California Driver's License Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions. Examples of Experience/Education/Training EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:   One year of responsible professional experience in public health nursing. Or An equivalent combination of education and experience to satisfactorily perform these duties.   For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at:  http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/documents/specifications/52E22.pdf Additional Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906   Priority Screening Date: November 9, 2018 Final filing date: Continuous   Monterey County Employment Application Response to the Supplemental Questions A copy of your license/certificate must be submitted with your application   Please be aware if the application form, responses to supplemental questions, and copies of Certificates is not submitted timely with other required application materials, the application will be removed from further consideration and not be considered further.    Or apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycounty/default.cfm   Application materials will be competitively evaluated.  Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4618.   SPECIAL NOTE: If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodations, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at 831-755-4618. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed below.   BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (S Unit)  The County of Monterey offers a premium benefit package. A summary of benefits for this position can be viewed on the County website. This information is intended to provide you with a general summary of benefits available and is not legally binding. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies & Practices Resolution or "S" MOU prevails over this listing.   See http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/benefits/summary/2017/S-Benefits%20Summary%20Sheet%2003-2017.pdf for more information (S bargaining Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.)  Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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County of San Benito
Supervising Public Health Nurse
SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA Hollister, CA, USA
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME Under direction, to supervise public health staff and services; to plan, coordinate, organize and supervise a multiple number of public health and related programs; may assist with administrative responsibilities as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the supervisory level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents are responsible for coordinating and supervising a multiple number of public health and related programs and may perform more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from the higher level position, Director of Nursing Services, in that the latter has first line management authority over all public health programs within the Public Health Division. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Supervising Community Health Nurse in that this classification possesses a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. REPORTS TO Health Officer or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED Provides supervision of Public Health Nurse I/II/III and Community Health Nurse I/II/III and other assigned public health staff. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbent are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Supervises and monitors public health and related services/programs Supervises public health and community health nurses and other subordinate staff Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff, assists in hiring staff and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate, approves staff leave requests Advises staff on nursing policies, procedures and special problem areas Drafts and standardizes procedures Reviews records and reports for quality improvement purposes Assists in planning and participates in in-service educational programs Evaluates staff training needs and develops strategies for addressing training needs Evaluates work performance of subordinate staff; Maintains liaison with other social and health agencies Attends public health-related meetings and conferences Prepares reports Collaborates with nursing administration, other county departments, and community organizations to develop needs assessments and long-term plans; may serve in a leadership role in a special area or coordinate a designated program or project May participate in grant writing, collection and analysis of statistics, program audits and evaluations and preparation of specific program budgets Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications & Requirements Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse III with San Benito County. Two years of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse II with San Benito County. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California. Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Supplemental information Knowledge of: Principles and practices of staff supervision and development. Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of program and work coordination, and training. Ability to: Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of the work of subordinate staff. Plan, organize, and supervise public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Understand, interpret and apply rules, laws, policies and regulations relative specific public health programs. Develop and maintain public relations, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME Under direction, to supervise public health staff and services; to plan, coordinate, organize and supervise a multiple number of public health and related programs; may assist with administrative responsibilities as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the supervisory level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents are responsible for coordinating and supervising a multiple number of public health and related programs and may perform more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. Positions at this level are distinguished from the higher level position, Director of Nursing Services, in that the latter has first line management authority over all public health programs within the Public Health Division. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Supervising Community Health Nurse in that this classification possesses a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. REPORTS TO Health Officer or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED Provides supervision of Public Health Nurse I/II/III and Community Health Nurse I/II/III and other assigned public health staff. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbent are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Supervises and monitors public health and related services/programs Supervises public health and community health nurses and other subordinate staff Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff, assists in hiring staff and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate, approves staff leave requests Advises staff on nursing policies, procedures and special problem areas Drafts and standardizes procedures Reviews records and reports for quality improvement purposes Assists in planning and participates in in-service educational programs Evaluates staff training needs and develops strategies for addressing training needs Evaluates work performance of subordinate staff; Maintains liaison with other social and health agencies Attends public health-related meetings and conferences Prepares reports Collaborates with nursing administration, other county departments, and community organizations to develop needs assessments and long-term plans; may serve in a leadership role in a special area or coordinate a designated program or project May participate in grant writing, collection and analysis of statistics, program audits and evaluations and preparation of specific program budgets Other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications & Requirements Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse III with San Benito County. Two years of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse II with San Benito County. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California. Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Supplemental information Knowledge of: Principles and practices of staff supervision and development. Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of program and work coordination, and training. Ability to: Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of the work of subordinate staff. Plan, organize, and supervise public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Understand, interpret and apply rules, laws, policies and regulations relative specific public health programs. Develop and maintain public relations, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Butte County
Public Health Nurse
BUTTE COUNTY, CA Oroville, CA, USA
Summary Public Health has multiple Regular Help and Term vacancies. The current vacancies are described below. Regular full time position. Located in the Oroville DESS building at 78 Table Mountain Blvd. Works with DESS social workers to provide nursing consultation for people referred to Adult Protective Services. May accompany social workers on home visits. Provides telephonic nursing case management. Regular full time position. Located in Chico. Provides nursing case management and utilization review for medical services for children ages 0-21 with qualifying conditions. May also attend monthly clinics held for children who are clients of the Medical Therapy Units in Chico and Oroville. Regular full time position underfilled at 0.75. Located in Oroville at 202 Mira Loma Dr. Works as liaison between Immunization branch of CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health care providers, schools, etc. Will also work with community Opioid Coalition and local health care providers to fulfill scope of work activities for CDPH opioid grant. Term full time position. Located in Chico or Oroville Public Health office with opportunity for some remote work from home. Serves as COVID-19 case investigator and outbreak manager. For terms and conditions concerning the appointment of a Term employee, see Section 6.13j of the Butte County Personnel Rules. For more information about Butte County Public Health please visit http://www.buttecounty.net/publichealth . Under general supervision, performs a variety of nursing care services in the examination and treatment of clients in various settings; coordinates client and community services to support the goals of the Public Health Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Provides nursing care following the nursing process including, but not limited to, nursing procedures and case management in a home, office, community, or other setting as authorized by their Scope of Practice under their Registered Nurse License. Interviews client; takes client history; reviews health records; conducts comprehensive physical, psychosocial and developmental assessments and recognizes the significance of abnormal findings. Supports and enhances the clients' physical and emotional well-being; discusses nature of illness, plan of care, procedures and treatments with clients, and family and significant others when appropriate. Educates and counsels individuals, families, and groups regarding specific diseases or health conditions as well as health maintenance, promotion, and rehabilitation. Determines medical eligibility for the CCS program, initiates case management services, processes requests for services and equipment, assists in estimating cost of medical care, makes case closure determinations and determines appropriate Notice of Action responses. Collaborates with other health care providers and community agencies to provide comprehensive services to clients and families, including participation in case conferences.Facilitates referrals to community resources as appropriate. Provides ongoing technical assistance and consultation to medical care providers. Assists in the planning, development and implementation of informational and training programs for providers and community agencies about Health Department programs and services. Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as required. Assesses cultural and linguistic differences of minority populations; integrates follow-up care with existing indigenous services or resources, and coordinates language interpretation services as needed. Presents outreach programs; talks to community groups regarding program services. Confers and consults with supervisor, division director, and/or Health Officer regarding communicable disease investigations, treatment recommendations and contact follow-up as needed; Develops and implements client and family teaching program based on identified health care goals. Functions as a mentor for Public Health Nurse Associates, newly hired Public Health Nurses and Public Health Assistants as appropriate. Acts as preceptor for nursing students from the local colleges as they complete their clinical experience in community nursing. Responds to public health emergencies and disasters as needed, utilizing the nursing skills authorized under their professional scope of practice. May facilitate, coordinate, attend and participate in committees, councils and meetings as requested. Coordinates with local community groups in identifying and developing needed health services; provides assistance and consultation to community members and agencies regarding barriers to health care; assesses community needs for health care, wellness and preventive programs. Adheres to the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and one (1) year of professional experience as a Public Health Nurse, Associate in Butte County or equivalent position in a Public Health or community setting required. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse, hold Public Health Nurse Certificate from the State of California, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements. Valid State of California driver's license may be required. Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements Working conditions are various home and clinic settings; full manual dexterity and visual acuity required. Work involves the potential for exposure to hostile situations and infectious diseases; some non-standard work hours are required. Must work with a clinically challenging client population; must be able to read and respond to subtle behavioral clues, and maintain professional composure and effectiveness.
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Summary Public Health has multiple Regular Help and Term vacancies. The current vacancies are described below. Regular full time position. Located in the Oroville DESS building at 78 Table Mountain Blvd. Works with DESS social workers to provide nursing consultation for people referred to Adult Protective Services. May accompany social workers on home visits. Provides telephonic nursing case management. Regular full time position. Located in Chico. Provides nursing case management and utilization review for medical services for children ages 0-21 with qualifying conditions. May also attend monthly clinics held for children who are clients of the Medical Therapy Units in Chico and Oroville. Regular full time position underfilled at 0.75. Located in Oroville at 202 Mira Loma Dr. Works as liaison between Immunization branch of CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health care providers, schools, etc. Will also work with community Opioid Coalition and local health care providers to fulfill scope of work activities for CDPH opioid grant. Term full time position. Located in Chico or Oroville Public Health office with opportunity for some remote work from home. Serves as COVID-19 case investigator and outbreak manager. For terms and conditions concerning the appointment of a Term employee, see Section 6.13j of the Butte County Personnel Rules. For more information about Butte County Public Health please visit http://www.buttecounty.net/publichealth . Under general supervision, performs a variety of nursing care services in the examination and treatment of clients in various settings; coordinates client and community services to support the goals of the Public Health Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Provides nursing care following the nursing process including, but not limited to, nursing procedures and case management in a home, office, community, or other setting as authorized by their Scope of Practice under their Registered Nurse License. Interviews client; takes client history; reviews health records; conducts comprehensive physical, psychosocial and developmental assessments and recognizes the significance of abnormal findings. Supports and enhances the clients' physical and emotional well-being; discusses nature of illness, plan of care, procedures and treatments with clients, and family and significant others when appropriate. Educates and counsels individuals, families, and groups regarding specific diseases or health conditions as well as health maintenance, promotion, and rehabilitation. Determines medical eligibility for the CCS program, initiates case management services, processes requests for services and equipment, assists in estimating cost of medical care, makes case closure determinations and determines appropriate Notice of Action responses. Collaborates with other health care providers and community agencies to provide comprehensive services to clients and families, including participation in case conferences.Facilitates referrals to community resources as appropriate. Provides ongoing technical assistance and consultation to medical care providers. Assists in the planning, development and implementation of informational and training programs for providers and community agencies about Health Department programs and services. Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as required. Assesses cultural and linguistic differences of minority populations; integrates follow-up care with existing indigenous services or resources, and coordinates language interpretation services as needed. Presents outreach programs; talks to community groups regarding program services. Confers and consults with supervisor, division director, and/or Health Officer regarding communicable disease investigations, treatment recommendations and contact follow-up as needed; Develops and implements client and family teaching program based on identified health care goals. Functions as a mentor for Public Health Nurse Associates, newly hired Public Health Nurses and Public Health Assistants as appropriate. Acts as preceptor for nursing students from the local colleges as they complete their clinical experience in community nursing. Responds to public health emergencies and disasters as needed, utilizing the nursing skills authorized under their professional scope of practice. May facilitate, coordinate, attend and participate in committees, councils and meetings as requested. Coordinates with local community groups in identifying and developing needed health services; provides assistance and consultation to community members and agencies regarding barriers to health care; assesses community needs for health care, wellness and preventive programs. Adheres to the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing, and one (1) year of professional experience as a Public Health Nurse, Associate in Butte County or equivalent position in a Public Health or community setting required. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse, hold Public Health Nurse Certificate from the State of California, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements. Valid State of California driver's license may be required. Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements Working conditions are various home and clinic settings; full manual dexterity and visual acuity required. Work involves the potential for exposure to hostile situations and infectious diseases; some non-standard work hours are required. Must work with a clinically challenging client population; must be able to read and respond to subtle behavioral clues, and maintain professional composure and effectiveness.
County of Sacramento
Supervising Public Health Nurse
Sacramento County, CA Sacramento, CA, United States
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 2/18/21, 5/20/21, 8/19/21, 11/18/21 Supervising Public Health Nurses work under general administrative supervision of a higher-level health program manager, and receive medical direction as needed from a physician or higher-level nursing manager such as the designated head of public health nursing. The focus of duties is on supervising, planning, organizing and reviewing the operations, program, and personnel of a public health field office staffed by professional nurses, health workers and others. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic principles and practices of supervision and personnel management Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Techniques of planning, evaluating, teacher-training, organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biologicals Proper handling of contaminated items; causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses Procedures for planning and conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Supervise and train employees Effectively recommend employee selections, promotions, status changes and other personnel actions Plan, organize and control work of staff Develop and implement policies and procedures for work unit in accordance with department goals, policies and procedures Learn, comply with, and ensure staff compliance with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness and substance abuse Effectively plan, organize, conduct, and participate in in-service education and training programs Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally-based illnesses Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: One year of experience as a Senior Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience as a Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County Service. Or: Three years of experience as a licensed/certified public health nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency; 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to the class of Supervising Public Health Nurse: Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License and Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California. Must possess and maintain a current California Driver's License, Class C or higher. Will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR Certificate. Note : Failure to maintain required licenses / certificates may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in this class may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information 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 Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 2/18/21, 5/20/21, 8/19/21, 11/18/21 Supervising Public Health Nurses work under general administrative supervision of a higher-level health program manager, and receive medical direction as needed from a physician or higher-level nursing manager such as the designated head of public health nursing. The focus of duties is on supervising, planning, organizing and reviewing the operations, program, and personnel of a public health field office staffed by professional nurses, health workers and others. Watch to Explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic principles and practices of supervision and personnel management Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Techniques of planning, evaluating, teacher-training, organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biologicals Proper handling of contaminated items; causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses Procedures for planning and conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Supervise and train employees Effectively recommend employee selections, promotions, status changes and other personnel actions Plan, organize and control work of staff Develop and implement policies and procedures for work unit in accordance with department goals, policies and procedures Learn, comply with, and ensure staff compliance with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness and substance abuse Effectively plan, organize, conduct, and participate in in-service education and training programs Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally-based illnesses Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: One year of experience as a Senior Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience as a Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County Service. Or: Three years of experience as a licensed/certified public health nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency; 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to the class of Supervising Public Health Nurse: Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License and Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California. Must possess and maintain a current California Driver's License, Class C or higher. Will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR Certificate. Note : Failure to maintain required licenses / certificates may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in this class may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information 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 Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Merced County
Public Health Nurse I/II
Merced County, CA Merced, CA, United States
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: May provide case management services and utilization reviews for programs including California Children Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, MCAH Outreach, Medi-Cal Targeted Case Management,Nurse Family Partnership, and Indigent Health Care Program. Investigate and interview parents; assess and screen at-risk individuals; Act as patient advocate. Instruct parents on child safety, growth, development; signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive. May provide crisis assistance and participate in patient meetings for "special needs" children. May work directly in Immunization, STD, TB, and HIV Testing clinics. Administer tuberculosis medications, perform and read skin test for tuberculosis diagnosis. Search for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases. Conduct home visits to collect and/or complete health forms related to communicable disease. Provides outreach and education by giving presentations and teaching classes to the public. Provide orientation and training to community providers to assure adherence to quality standards. Acts as "on-call" nurse to receive referrals and provide information. May develop in-service programs for care providers, provide Targeted Case Management services, and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Minimum Qualifications PHN I Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. PHN II Experience: One year's full-time nursing experience in Public or Community Health. (Additional experience may be required for certain positions.) Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. Level I/II License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License.Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing is required. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data; interpret directions, procedures and regulations. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County regulations. Walking, running, lifting, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; frequent holding and grasping; repetitive hand and arm motion. Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations. Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles of public health nursing and health education; Public health issues and problems. Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services. Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases. Means of conserving child and maternal health including the care of special needs children. Sociological and cultural differences; Community resources and demographics. Quality improvement policies and procedures. Third party payor requirements and relationships. Regulations and licensing requirements. Ability to: Educate and work with patients and their families. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions. Assess the physical conditions of patients; draw blood samples. Detect health problems and assist in intervention to promote optimal health care. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE County paid health plan with maximum contributions; 100% for employee up to maximum of $420, 50% of dependent up to maximum of $100 for child/$220 for spouse biweekly. There are multiple health plans to choose from. County paid dental and vision plans, 100% for employee, with 50% of dependent premiums paid by the County. County sponsored employee health clinic available for zero or reduced co-pay depending on selected health plan. DISABILITY INSURANCE State Disability Insurance - Benefit based on highest quarter during previous calendar year. Employee pays premium. LIFE INSURANCE $10,000 County-paid coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) MHN EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and Work-life Resource services. For more information log on to members.mhn.com. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682 or go to Merced County Benefits Summary 01 Do you possess a valid California Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing? Yes No Required Question
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: May provide case management services and utilization reviews for programs including California Children Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, MCAH Outreach, Medi-Cal Targeted Case Management,Nurse Family Partnership, and Indigent Health Care Program. Investigate and interview parents; assess and screen at-risk individuals; Act as patient advocate. Instruct parents on child safety, growth, development; signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive. May provide crisis assistance and participate in patient meetings for "special needs" children. May work directly in Immunization, STD, TB, and HIV Testing clinics. Administer tuberculosis medications, perform and read skin test for tuberculosis diagnosis. Search for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases. Conduct home visits to collect and/or complete health forms related to communicable disease. Provides outreach and education by giving presentations and teaching classes to the public. Provide orientation and training to community providers to assure adherence to quality standards. Acts as "on-call" nurse to receive referrals and provide information. May develop in-service programs for care providers, provide Targeted Case Management services, and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Minimum Qualifications PHN I Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. PHN II Experience: One year's full-time nursing experience in Public or Community Health. (Additional experience may be required for certain positions.) Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. Level I/II License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License.Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing is required. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data; interpret directions, procedures and regulations. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County regulations. Walking, running, lifting, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; frequent holding and grasping; repetitive hand and arm motion. Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations. Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles of public health nursing and health education; Public health issues and problems. Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services. Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases. Means of conserving child and maternal health including the care of special needs children. Sociological and cultural differences; Community resources and demographics. Quality improvement policies and procedures. Third party payor requirements and relationships. Regulations and licensing requirements. Ability to: Educate and work with patients and their families. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions. Assess the physical conditions of patients; draw blood samples. Detect health problems and assist in intervention to promote optimal health care. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE County paid health plan with maximum contributions; 100% for employee up to maximum of $420, 50% of dependent up to maximum of $100 for child/$220 for spouse biweekly. There are multiple health plans to choose from. County paid dental and vision plans, 100% for employee, with 50% of dependent premiums paid by the County. County sponsored employee health clinic available for zero or reduced co-pay depending on selected health plan. DISABILITY INSURANCE State Disability Insurance - Benefit based on highest quarter during previous calendar year. Employee pays premium. LIFE INSURANCE $10,000 County-paid coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) MHN EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and Work-life Resource services. For more information log on to members.mhn.com. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682 or go to Merced County Benefits Summary 01 Do you possess a valid California Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing? Yes No Required Question
Monterey County Human Resources
Supervising Public Health Nurse
Monterey County Human Resources Salinas, California, United States
Position Description A Drug-Free Workplace Invites your interest for the position of SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE $8,569 - $11,703 per Month Opening Date: November 25, 2020 Priority Screening Date: December 9, 2020 Final Filing Date: Continuous Exam # 20/52E80/11LPC Summary of Position The Health Department's Public Health (PH) Bureau is seeking to fill a fulltime Supervising Public Health Nurse position in the Tuberculosis (TB) Unit of PH's Communicable Disease Prevention and Control program. The Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) coordinates and supervises the operation of health-related services and programs involving comprehensive case management, education, prevention, and collaboration with and coordination of community resources. These services are delivered by a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. The supervisor uses principles of reflective practice and staff development to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors to build and model a strengths-based client-centered culture. These programs include: Tuberculosis (TB)/Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) SPHN: TB has the primary responsibility to provide early intervention, prevent TB transmission, coordinate patient care to ensure an adequate course of treatment is followed, and identify and address other urgent medical and psychosocial needs through appropriate utilization of resources. The TB program administers the Directly Observed Therapy program in Monterey County. CDU provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents. Program activities include conducting detailed interviews, collecting biological specimens, delivering health education, linking clients to treatment and/or preventative services, and providing guidance to medical providers, schools and congregate living facilities on screening, treatment and infection control practices. A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time or temporary vacancies as they arise. Examples of Duties THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities : Knowledge in principles methods, and procedures of public health nursing. Knowledge of principles and practices used in basic budget and grant administration. Knowledge of community aspects, needs and resources relative to specific public health programs. Ability to understand interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and regulations relative to specific public health programs. Ability to evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data; evaluate problems, policies, procedures and formulate an effective course action. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods and terminology used in specific medical specialties which includes case management, maternal/child and adolescent health, nutrition, foster care, immunization and communicable disease control. Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong team leader Collaboration and utilization of a team approach Sensitivity, both culturally and linguistically Effective verbal and written communication skills Conditions of Employment : Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate. Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation by the appointing authority. Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions. Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays and during times of disaster or emergency. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically: Education: Completion of coursework leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Nursing which included courses in the principles of supervision and administration and Supervising Public Health Nurse AND Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional public health program experience which include lead-worker level responsibilities, and which provide a broad knowledge of public health programs. For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/documents/specifications/52E80.pdf Additional Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES TO APPLY : Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 Priority Screening Date: December 9, 2020 Final filing date: Continuous Monterey County Employment Application Response to the Supplemental Questions Or apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty All application materials must be received by priority screening date of December 9, 2020 for a guaranteed review. Please be aware if the application form, and responses to supplemental questions, is not submitted timely with other required application materials, the application will be removed from further consideration and not be considered further. The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. Resumes may be submitted but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4618. SPECIAL NOTE: If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodations, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at 831-755-4618. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed below. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (F Unit) The County of Monterey offers a premium benefit package. A summary of benefits for this position can be viewed on the County website. This information is intended to provide you with a general summary of benefits available and is not legally binding. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies & Practices Resolution or "F" MOU prevails over this listing. See https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=78038 for more information (F bargaining Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-4946. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Position Description A Drug-Free Workplace Invites your interest for the position of SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE $8,569 - $11,703 per Month Opening Date: November 25, 2020 Priority Screening Date: December 9, 2020 Final Filing Date: Continuous Exam # 20/52E80/11LPC Summary of Position The Health Department's Public Health (PH) Bureau is seeking to fill a fulltime Supervising Public Health Nurse position in the Tuberculosis (TB) Unit of PH's Communicable Disease Prevention and Control program. The Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) coordinates and supervises the operation of health-related services and programs involving comprehensive case management, education, prevention, and collaboration with and coordination of community resources. These services are delivered by a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. The supervisor uses principles of reflective practice and staff development to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors to build and model a strengths-based client-centered culture. These programs include: Tuberculosis (TB)/Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) SPHN: TB has the primary responsibility to provide early intervention, prevent TB transmission, coordinate patient care to ensure an adequate course of treatment is followed, and identify and address other urgent medical and psychosocial needs through appropriate utilization of resources. The TB program administers the Directly Observed Therapy program in Monterey County. CDU provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents. Program activities include conducting detailed interviews, collecting biological specimens, delivering health education, linking clients to treatment and/or preventative services, and providing guidance to medical providers, schools and congregate living facilities on screening, treatment and infection control practices. A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time or temporary vacancies as they arise. Examples of Duties THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities : Knowledge in principles methods, and procedures of public health nursing. Knowledge of principles and practices used in basic budget and grant administration. Knowledge of community aspects, needs and resources relative to specific public health programs. Ability to understand interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and regulations relative to specific public health programs. Ability to evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data; evaluate problems, policies, procedures and formulate an effective course action. Knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods and terminology used in specific medical specialties which includes case management, maternal/child and adolescent health, nutrition, foster care, immunization and communicable disease control. Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong team leader Collaboration and utilization of a team approach Sensitivity, both culturally and linguistically Effective verbal and written communication skills Conditions of Employment : Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate. Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation by the appointing authority. Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions. Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays and during times of disaster or emergency. Examples of Experience/Education/Training The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically: Education: Completion of coursework leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Nursing which included courses in the principles of supervision and administration and Supervising Public Health Nurse AND Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional public health program experience which include lead-worker level responsibilities, and which provide a broad knowledge of public health programs. For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/documents/specifications/52E80.pdf Additional Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES TO APPLY : Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906 Priority Screening Date: December 9, 2020 Final filing date: Continuous Monterey County Employment Application Response to the Supplemental Questions Or apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty All application materials must be received by priority screening date of December 9, 2020 for a guaranteed review. Please be aware if the application form, and responses to supplemental questions, is not submitted timely with other required application materials, the application will be removed from further consideration and not be considered further. The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. Resumes may be submitted but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4618. SPECIAL NOTE: If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodations, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at 831-755-4618. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed below. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (F Unit) The County of Monterey offers a premium benefit package. A summary of benefits for this position can be viewed on the County website. This information is intended to provide you with a general summary of benefits available and is not legally binding. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies & Practices Resolution or "F" MOU prevails over this listing. See https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=78038 for more information (F bargaining Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Human Resources Analyst at (831) 755-4946. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
San Bernardino County
Public Health Nurse II
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday!! The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Public Health Nurses II (PHN II) who provide assessments of individuals, families and communities. Duties include case management, coordinating and assisting with access to care; developing treatment plans; providing consultation on medical, dental, and behavioral health assessments; acting as a nurse liaison with public and private agencies; providing assessments and referral for school district students; and conducting disease control measures. There are vacancies in Family Health Services (FHS) and California Children's Services (CCS) sections in DPH. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within DPH as they occur. Family Health Services Section Family Health Services (FHS) section of DPH specializes in many dynamic public health nursing programs and includes Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, Rx 4 Kids, Children Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment, Black Infant Health, and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health. FHS works in partnership with public and private agencies to provide nursing case management, care coordination and consultation. California Children's Services The California Children Services (CCS) section of DPH is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have CCS-eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS defines eligibility and selects the most qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS eligible condition. For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Nurse II job description. Vested in Retirement after only 5 years! Recruitment Bonus - Bonus payments up to $2,000 may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment upon meeting eligibility criteria Recruitment Relocation Assistance - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be reimbursed up to $2,500 for relocation-related expenses upon meeting eligibility criteria As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2.00 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Nurses Unit, refer to the MBO - Nurses BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide . Human Resources is also accepting applications for Public Health Nurse I . A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Background Check: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education. Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required. Out-of-State Registered Nurses: Public Health Nurse II incumbents who possess a Registered Nurse license issued by a state other than California must obtain and maintain the required CA Registered Nurse license -and- the required Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) prior to hire/employment start date, or contingent job offer will be rescinded . Contingent job offers may be made to applicants who have provided verification that they have applied for their CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Nurse certificate with the CA BRN, but Public Health Nurse II incumbents may no t begin work until both the CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing at the time of application submission will be disqualified . Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet both of the following licensure/certification -and- experience requirements: Licensure/Certification: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items: A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license * issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), A valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate ** issued by the CA BRN, -and- A valid Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. *Out-of-State Licensed Registered Nurses: Applications will be accepted from Registered Nurses licensed in other states, but Public Health Nurse II incumbents may not begin working until the required California RN licensed -and- PHN certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. See Conditions of Employment for additional information. -AND- Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following experience options: Option 1: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Public Health Nurse. -OR- Option 2: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in home health or home visiting as a licensed Registered Nurse or licensed Public Health Nurse. Desired Qualifications CCS Section: Experience working with pediatric populations (e.g., Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), which includes inpatient/outpatient intensive care management. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications are preferred. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the results of the competitive evaluation, may be referred for a selection interview. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a regular basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
The Job Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday!! The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Public Health Nurses II (PHN II) who provide assessments of individuals, families and communities. Duties include case management, coordinating and assisting with access to care; developing treatment plans; providing consultation on medical, dental, and behavioral health assessments; acting as a nurse liaison with public and private agencies; providing assessments and referral for school district students; and conducting disease control measures. There are vacancies in Family Health Services (FHS) and California Children's Services (CCS) sections in DPH. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within DPH as they occur. Family Health Services Section Family Health Services (FHS) section of DPH specializes in many dynamic public health nursing programs and includes Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, Rx 4 Kids, Children Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment, Black Infant Health, and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health. FHS works in partnership with public and private agencies to provide nursing case management, care coordination and consultation. California Children's Services The California Children Services (CCS) section of DPH is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have CCS-eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS defines eligibility and selects the most qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS eligible condition. For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Nurse II job description. Vested in Retirement after only 5 years! Recruitment Bonus - Bonus payments up to $2,000 may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment upon meeting eligibility criteria Recruitment Relocation Assistance - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be reimbursed up to $2,500 for relocation-related expenses upon meeting eligibility criteria As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($2.00 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Nurses Unit, refer to the MBO - Nurses BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide . Human Resources is also accepting applications for Public Health Nurse I . A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Background Check: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education. Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required. Out-of-State Registered Nurses: Public Health Nurse II incumbents who possess a Registered Nurse license issued by a state other than California must obtain and maintain the required CA Registered Nurse license -and- the required Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN) prior to hire/employment start date, or contingent job offer will be rescinded . Contingent job offers may be made to applicants who have provided verification that they have applied for their CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Nurse certificate with the CA BRN, but Public Health Nurse II incumbents may no t begin work until both the CA Registered Nurse license -and- Public Health Certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing at the time of application submission will be disqualified . Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet both of the following licensure/certification -and- experience requirements: Licensure/Certification: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items: A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license * issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), A valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate ** issued by the CA BRN, -and- A valid Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. *Out-of-State Licensed Registered Nurses: Applications will be accepted from Registered Nurses licensed in other states, but Public Health Nurse II incumbents may not begin working until the required California RN licensed -and- PHN certificate are obtained. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. See Conditions of Employment for additional information. -AND- Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following experience options: Option 1: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Public Health Nurse. -OR- Option 2: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in home health or home visiting as a licensed Registered Nurse or licensed Public Health Nurse. Desired Qualifications CCS Section: Experience working with pediatric populations (e.g., Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), which includes inpatient/outpatient intensive care management. Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation. Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications are preferred. Selection Process There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the results of the competitive evaluation, may be referred for a selection interview. Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a regular basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Placer County
Public Health Nurse - Supervising
PLACER COUNTY, CA Auburn, CA, United States
Introduction This recruitment will be open until filled. The next screening deadline is March 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will then be reviewed and processed on a bi-weekly basis. T he Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division is currently recruiting for a permanent vacancy for Public Health Nurse - Supervising. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent and/or extra help/temporary* vacancies in various assignment areas within Public Health. *Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise. Employees who are designated to use a second language in the normal course and scope of work will receive five percent (5%) bilingual pay. POSITION INFORMATION The current vacancy is located in Auburn, but may require program and service oversight of the Tahoe and South Placer County areas. This position will work with division staff and the community to address healthcare needs in Placer County. This position will also provide program oversight and direct supervision of staff for several Public Health programs, which could include: The Children's Medical Service (California Children's Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, and Foster Care), Maternal Child Adolescent Health, Public Health nursing services, and communicable disease programs. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Professional benefits For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To plan, organize, direct, supervise and evaluate public health nursing activities and programs within the Public Health Nursing Division of the Department of Health and Human Services; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and is responsible for a program area within a work unit or department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from assigned management staff. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, clerical and technical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recommend and assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of measurable goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for public health nursing activities, programs and services; implement policies and procedures. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in various public health nursing activities and programs. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities using concepts of the nursing process including assessment, planning, implement and evaluation. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for various public health nursing activities and programs, including staff, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditure. Evaluate and assure quality of nursing practice, contribute to the professional growth of staff. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Collaborate with other health care providers, professionals, community representatives in assessing implementation and evaluation of programs for community health. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting materials and supplies of moderate weight. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in public health nursing. Training: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Length of Probation All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to open positions in the classified service shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: Professional KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, including prevention, epidemiology, public health education, health promotion, gerontology, sociology, demography, community structure and organization, management, program management, program development, policy development involved in public health nursing. Equipment and materials used in public health nursing activities. Procedures and practices used to promote maternal and child health and to assess infant, child and adolescent development. Principles and practices of public health program planning, reflecting relevant theoretical concepts, research, data collection analysis of data; evaluation of community response. Services and functions of other social and health agencies/providers relative to public health nursing and the community served. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Policies and procedures of a health and human services department, especially as related to the assigned division. Principles of budget monitoring. Principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules. Differing cultural, religious, economic and social groups and their relationships to the delivery and acceptance of health care services. Ability to: Organize, implement and direct nursing activities. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, client records, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. On an intermittent basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift light to moderate weight. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Interpret and explain pertinent County and Department policies and procedures. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please Click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Feb 10, 2021
Full Time
Introduction This recruitment will be open until filled. The next screening deadline is March 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will then be reviewed and processed on a bi-weekly basis. T he Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Division is currently recruiting for a permanent vacancy for Public Health Nurse - Supervising. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may also be used to fill future permanent and/or extra help/temporary* vacancies in various assignment areas within Public Health. *Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise. Employees who are designated to use a second language in the normal course and scope of work will receive five percent (5%) bilingual pay. POSITION INFORMATION The current vacancy is located in Auburn, but may require program and service oversight of the Tahoe and South Placer County areas. This position will work with division staff and the community to address healthcare needs in Placer County. This position will also provide program oversight and direct supervision of staff for several Public Health programs, which could include: The Children's Medical Service (California Children's Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, and Foster Care), Maternal Child Adolescent Health, Public Health nursing services, and communicable disease programs. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Professional benefits For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To plan, organize, direct, supervise and evaluate public health nursing activities and programs within the Public Health Nursing Division of the Department of Health and Human Services; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and is responsible for a program area within a work unit or department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from assigned management staff. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, clerical and technical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Recommend and assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of measurable goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for public health nursing activities, programs and services; implement policies and procedures. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in various public health nursing activities and programs. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities using concepts of the nursing process including assessment, planning, implement and evaluation. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for various public health nursing activities and programs, including staff, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and control expenditure. Evaluate and assure quality of nursing practice, contribute to the professional growth of staff. Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Collaborate with other health care providers, professionals, community representatives in assessing implementation and evaluation of programs for community health. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting materials and supplies of moderate weight. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in public health nursing. Training: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Length of Probation All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to open positions in the classified service shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: Professional KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, including prevention, epidemiology, public health education, health promotion, gerontology, sociology, demography, community structure and organization, management, program management, program development, policy development involved in public health nursing. Equipment and materials used in public health nursing activities. Procedures and practices used to promote maternal and child health and to assess infant, child and adolescent development. Principles and practices of public health program planning, reflecting relevant theoretical concepts, research, data collection analysis of data; evaluation of community response. Services and functions of other social and health agencies/providers relative to public health nursing and the community served. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Policies and procedures of a health and human services department, especially as related to the assigned division. Principles of budget monitoring. Principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules. Differing cultural, religious, economic and social groups and their relationships to the delivery and acceptance of health care services. Ability to: Organize, implement and direct nursing activities. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, client records, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. On an intermittent basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift light to moderate weight. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Interpret and explain pertinent County and Department policies and procedures. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please Click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
County of Nevada
Senior Public Health Nurse - Limited Term
Nevada County, CA CA 95945, CA, United States
Definition and Class Characteristics Nevada County's Public Health Department is seeking a limited-term nurse for the following positions: Public Health Nurse I * Public Health Nurse II * Senior Public Health Nurse Applicants will only be considered for the level applied to. To be considered for a PHN I or PHN II, please submit an application to those respective job postings. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of health emergency responses to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Join our Communicable Disease Team as we seek to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nevada County's residents. This team values collaboration, professionalism, and evidence-based strategies. Our Public Health nurses are a valuable asset in this important work. Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address various aspects of the community needs. They provide clinical services such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. Under direct supervision, nurses provide clinical or field services within the County utilizing professional skills, provide medication support services according to prescribed guidelines, learn and apply case management skills, and perform related duties as assigned. Registered nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. Nurse I : This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the PHN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Master's degree, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse (or have applied for and obtain the PHN certificate within 1 year of hire), issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Nurse II : PH Nurse II is the journey-level class and is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. In addition to the qualifications for PH Nurse I, candidates will have at least two years of work experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse I. Nurse Senior : PH Nurse Senior is an advanced journey-level classification in the Nurse series. To qualify for PH Nurse Senior, candidates will meet the requirements for PH Nurse II and have a minimum of three years of responsible experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse II. The ideal candidate will: Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. Be committed to and actively engage in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift. Be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be software/system intuitive. Possess strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word. This position is full time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description here .Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
Feb 25, 2021
Temporary
Definition and Class Characteristics Nevada County's Public Health Department is seeking a limited-term nurse for the following positions: Public Health Nurse I * Public Health Nurse II * Senior Public Health Nurse Applicants will only be considered for the level applied to. To be considered for a PHN I or PHN II, please submit an application to those respective job postings. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of health emergency responses to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Join our Communicable Disease Team as we seek to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nevada County's residents. This team values collaboration, professionalism, and evidence-based strategies. Our Public Health nurses are a valuable asset in this important work. Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address various aspects of the community needs. They provide clinical services such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. Under direct supervision, nurses provide clinical or field services within the County utilizing professional skills, provide medication support services according to prescribed guidelines, learn and apply case management skills, and perform related duties as assigned. Registered nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. Nurse I : This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the PHN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Master's degree, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse (or have applied for and obtain the PHN certificate within 1 year of hire), issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Nurse II : PH Nurse II is the journey-level class and is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. In addition to the qualifications for PH Nurse I, candidates will have at least two years of work experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse I. Nurse Senior : PH Nurse Senior is an advanced journey-level classification in the Nurse series. To qualify for PH Nurse Senior, candidates will meet the requirements for PH Nurse II and have a minimum of three years of responsible experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse II. The ideal candidate will: Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. Be committed to and actively engage in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift. Be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be software/system intuitive. Possess strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word. This position is full time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description here .Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
County of Nevada
Public Health Nurse I - Limited Term
Nevada County, CA CA 95945, CA, United States
Definition and Class Characteristics Nevada County's Public Health Department is seeking a limited-term nurse for the following positions: Public Health Nurse I * Public Health Nurse II * Senior Public Health Nurse Applicants will only be considered for the level applied to. To be considered for PHN II or PHN Senior, please submit an application to those respective job postings. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of health emergency responses to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Join our Communicable Disease Team as we seek to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nevada County's residents. This team values collaboration, professionalism, and evidence-based strategies. Our Public Health nurses are a valuable asset in this important work. Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address various aspects of the community needs. They provide clinical services such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. Under direct supervision, nurses provide clinical or field services within the County utilizing professional skills, provide medication support services according to prescribed guidelines, learn and apply case management skills, and perform related duties as assigned. Registered nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. Nurse I : This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the PHN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Master's degree, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse (or have applied for and obtain the PHN certificate within 1 year of hire), issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Nurse II : PH Nurse II is the journey-level class and is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. In addition to the qualifications for PH Nurse I, candidates will have at least two years of work experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse I. Nurse Senior : PH Nurse Senior is an advanced journey-level classification in the Nurse series. To qualify for PH Nurse Senior, candidates will meet the requirements for PH Nurse II and have a minimum of three years of responsible experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse II. The ideal candidate will: Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. Be committed to and actively engage in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift. Be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be software/system intuitive. Possess strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word. This position is full time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description here .Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2021 12:00 AM Pacific
Feb 25, 2021
Temporary
Definition and Class Characteristics Nevada County's Public Health Department is seeking a limited-term nurse for the following positions: Public Health Nurse I * Public Health Nurse II * Senior Public Health Nurse Applicants will only be considered for the level applied to. To be considered for PHN II or PHN Senior, please submit an application to those respective job postings. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of health emergency responses to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Join our Communicable Disease Team as we seek to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nevada County's residents. This team values collaboration, professionalism, and evidence-based strategies. Our Public Health nurses are a valuable asset in this important work. Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address various aspects of the community needs. They provide clinical services such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. Under direct supervision, nurses provide clinical or field services within the County utilizing professional skills, provide medication support services according to prescribed guidelines, learn and apply case management skills, and perform related duties as assigned. Registered nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. Nurse I : This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the PHN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Master's degree, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse (or have applied for and obtain the PHN certificate within 1 year of hire), issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Nurse II : PH Nurse II is the journey-level class and is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. In addition to the qualifications for PH Nurse I, candidates will have at least two years of work experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse I. Nurse Senior : PH Nurse Senior is an advanced journey-level classification in the Nurse series. To qualify for PH Nurse Senior, candidates will meet the requirements for PH Nurse II and have a minimum of three years of responsible experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse II. The ideal candidate will: Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. Be committed to and actively engage in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift. Be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be software/system intuitive. Possess strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word. This position is full time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description here .Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2021 12:00 AM Pacific
County of Nevada
Public Health Nurse II - Limited Term
Nevada County, CA CA 95945, CA, United States
Definition and Class Characteristics Nevada County's Public Health Department is seeking a limited-term nurse for the following positions: Public Health Nurse I * Public Health Nurse II * Senior Public Health Nurse Applicants will only be considered for the level applied to. To be considered for PHN I or PHN Senior, please submit an application to those respective job postings. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of health emergency responses to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Join our Communicable Disease Team as we seek to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nevada County's residents. This team values collaboration, professionalism, and evidence-based strategies. Our Public Health nurses are a valuable asset in this important work. Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address various aspects of the community needs. They provide clinical services such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. Under direct supervision, nurses provide clinical or field services within the County utilizing professional skills, provide medication support services according to prescribed guidelines, learn and apply case management skills, and perform related duties as assigned. Registered nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. Nurse I : This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the PHN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Master's degree, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse (or have applied for and obtain the PHN certificate within 1 year of hire), issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Nurse II : PH Nurse II is the journey-level class and is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. In addition to the qualifications for PH Nurse I, candidates will have at least two years of work experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse I. Nurse Senior : PH Nurse Senior is an advanced journey-level classification in the Nurse series. To qualify for PH Nurse Senior, candidates will meet the requirements for PH Nurse II and have a minimum of three years of responsible experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse II. The ideal candidate will: Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. Be committed to and actively engage in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift. Be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be software/system intuitive. Possess strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word. This position is full time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Read the full job description here .Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2021 12:00 AM Pacific
Feb 25, 2021
Temporary
Definition and Class Characteristics Nevada County's Public Health Department is seeking a limited-term nurse for the following positions: Public Health Nurse I * Public Health Nurse II * Senior Public Health Nurse Applicants will only be considered for the level applied to. To be considered for PHN I or PHN Senior, please submit an application to those respective job postings. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of health emergency responses to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Join our Communicable Disease Team as we seek to contain and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nevada County's residents. This team values collaboration, professionalism, and evidence-based strategies. Our Public Health nurses are a valuable asset in this important work. Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address various aspects of the community needs. They provide clinical services such as collecting swab specimens and administration of vaccines when available. Under direct supervision, nurses provide clinical or field services within the County utilizing professional skills, provide medication support services according to prescribed guidelines, learn and apply case management skills, and perform related duties as assigned. Registered nurses may train and lead teams of other Public Health or other County staff members who are redeployed to contain and/or mitigate the spread of disease. Nurse I : This is the entry level class in the series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties of increasing complexity. Qualified candidates for the PHN I will have graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Master's degree, possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse and Public Health Nurse (or have applied for and obtain the PHN certificate within 1 year of hire), issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and hold a current CPR certificate. Nurse II : PH Nurse II is the journey-level class and is fully qualified to independently perform the full range of duties. In addition to the qualifications for PH Nurse I, candidates will have at least two years of work experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse I. Nurse Senior : PH Nurse Senior is an advanced journey-level classification in the Nurse series. To qualify for PH Nurse Senior, candidates will meet the requirements for PH Nurse II and have a minimum of three years of responsible experience equivalent to our classification of PH Nurse II. The ideal candidate will: Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters. Be committed to and actively engage in the department's ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift. Be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects. Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle. Be software/system intuitive. Possess strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Excel and Word. This position is full time and fully benefited. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and an FSA. We also offer flexible schedules to our staff! Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Read the full job description here .Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

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