Examples of DutiesThis recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full-Time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay rate is $35.63 - $39.31 per hour. 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 QualificationsPHN IEducation:Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program.
PHN IIExperience: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/IILicense: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, BEssential FunctionsESSENTIAL 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
0.0462 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
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. - Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance -Delta Dental - County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP - County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
DISABILITY INSURANCE State Disability Insurance (SDI) - Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Represented Employees $10,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are 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)
Anthem EAP services provide 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.
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.Closing Date/Time: Continuous
