Clinical Nurse I/II

CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 14, 2024
  • Salary: $69,347.20 - $88,504.00 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:88504
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    Clinical Nurse I: $33.34 - $40.52

    Clinical Nurse II: $34.99 - $42.55

    Calaveras Public Health is seeking caring and compassionate Public Health Clinical Nurses to join our team. Make a difference in the health and well-being of our communities. Enjoy weekends off, alternative work schedules, and be part of a team that values a work-life balance. Best known for its celebrated jumping frogs, Calaveras County, offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor adventure all year round. Hours are negotiable with benefits based on agreed upon hours.

    DEFINITION:

    Under direct or general supervision, the Clinical Nurse I/II provides skilled clinical nursing services to clients in outpatient settings in Public Health and Mental Health Services. . Nursing services encompass health promotion, care and prevention of illness and disability in programs addressing mental health, communicable diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and child health and other programs as required.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

    Clinic Nurse I
    This is an entry level position. Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, provides clinical nursing services in the Public Health and Mental Health settings. This is an entry level position for a nurse with limited experience. The Clinical Nurse I is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II in that the latter is expected to have more professional experience in a healthcare setting including Public Health and Mental Health.

    Clinic Nurse II
    Clinic Nurse II is fully competent as a Registered Nurse and is able to independently perform the full range of clinical nursing services.

    Example of Duties

    • Provides medication management services to clients with mental or emotional disorders
    • Provides case management services to selected clientele
    • Orders and stocks clinic supplies and medications
    • Administers psychotropic medications and monitors side effects
    • Coordinates client care with health care providers
    • Prepares required program reports
    • Provides public health information to the general public
    • Coordinates clinic programs with other health department programs
    • Administers immunizations to adults and children
    • Administers clinical diagnostic procedures for detection of selected conditions
    • Obtains blood and other specimens; performs laboratory tests as required
    • Monitors and reports disease as required by health department
    • Provides patient counseling and education related to clinical care needs
    • Maintains appropriate documentation on services provided
    • May provide home visit assessments in coordination with the PHN II or the Director of Nursing
    • Performs other duties as assigned


    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge of:

    The principles, practices and skilled techniques of nursing and related nursing theory; application of the nursing process; adherence to common safety practices; knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing; knowledge of current models of mental health recovery.

    Skill and Ability to:

    Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, general public and other departments and community agencies; communicate professionally and effectively with clients and staff; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; perform procedures according to an established protocol; speak and write effectively; use computer software for electronic health records and information searches.

    Education, Training, and Experience :

    Clinical Nurse I
    Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and one (1) year professional nursing experience in a clinical setting such as a medical office, mental health program hospital or home health agency.

    Clinical Nurse II
    Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and two (2) years professional clinical experience, preferably in a public health or mental health outpatient setting.

    Special Requirements

    • Must possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California;
    • Possession of a California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required at time of appointment.


    Service Employees International Union Local 1021


    For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.

    NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.

    Program Highlights:
    • Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
    • Available with purchase of a primary residence.
    • Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
    • No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
    • Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
    • Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
    For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own

    Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December.Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.

    Uniform Allowance:$600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.Qualifying classifications: Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.

    Extra-Hire:
    Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.

    Vacation days:

    0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

    After 6 months you can take your first week.

    3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

    10 years+ = 160 per year

    Holidays:14 paid holidays per year.

    Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.

    Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

    Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

    60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

    Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.

    Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..

    Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
    • 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
    • 6 years
    • 10 years
    • 15 years
    • 20 years
    • 25 years


    Bi-Lingual pay:$75 per month for specific approved job classifications.

    Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually

    Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually

    Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.

    AFLAC

    Heart & Stroke Insurance

    Cancer Insurance

    Accident Insurance

    Universal Life Insurance

    Short Term Disability Insurance

    ?LEGALSHIELD

    CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION:

    CalPERS:
    CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
    PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62

    Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.

    Additional Retirement Plan:

    The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.

    Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • County of Calaveras
    • County of Calaveras

    Work and live In the heart of California’s Gold Country.  With a growing population of over 44,000 residents Calaveras County offers four seasons of activities including fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, camping, water sports at nine public access lakes from large reservoirs to small mountaintop lakes, snow sports including world class skiing, caves, golfing at six beautiful championship courses, quaint towns, a wide variety of restaurants, museums, art, vineyards, historical landmarks, and much more. 
     
    Calaveras County is the perfect spot for day trips.  You are just 1 hour from Sacramento, 2 1/2 hours from Tahoe, San Francisco and Yosemite.  Elevations range from near sea level in the west to over 7,000 feet in the east.  Average temperatures range from 20-40 degrees during winter months to 85-95 during summer months.  Average rainfall is 20-40 inches and snowfall can be over 200 inches in the higher elevations.   Calaveras County is truly a wonderful place to work and live.
     

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