Job Description
General Recruitment Information
Health Services
Public Health Division
Lake County, California
Ready to make a difference in Public Health? Join us at the Health Services Department for County of Lake, CA! Public Health encompasses efforts to promote and protect the health of entire populations, addressing factors like disease prevention, environmental health, health equity, policy advocacy, and emergency preparedness. Shape the future of Lake County's Public Health with a community united in building healthier communities.
Additional Information
APPLICATION REVIEW
This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on April 4, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received .
SIGN ON BONUS
This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation.
Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination
RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT
To assist in attracting qualified candidates for hard to fill positions the County of Lake may reimburse a new employee for expenses incurred in relocating to Lake County. The County Administrative Officer and Human Resources Director are authorized to determine whether a new employee is eligible to receive such reimbursement and the amount of reimbursement up to a maximum of $3,500 per employee.
An employee who does not complete one (1) year of service with the County shall return the relocation reimbursement to the County and authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from their final paycheck. Any shortage not covered in the final paycheck shall be repaid with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination.
Minimum Qualifications
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
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.
Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited educational institution in nursing or completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California licensing requirements.
Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
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.
Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited educational institutionin nursing or completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California licensing requirements; and
One (1) year of full-time public health nursing experience comparable to that of a Public Health Nurse I with Lake County
OR
Four (4) years of full-time responsible experience as a Registered Nurse.
Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
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RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.
HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.
VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.
SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.
SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.
CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Base Pay
81,764
Job Address
Lake County, California
United States
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