Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Description

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
The County of El Dorado's Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Our programs and services include Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community, and Social Services. We have over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of their fellow community members.

PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION

The Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Division promotes and protects the health and well-being of the citizens of El Dorado County. They monitor and control communicable disease, provide community services and outreach on topics such as immunizations, tobacco use prevention, oral health, family planning, WIC, and many more!

The immunization unit oversees the Outbreak Response and Vital Statistics Programs. The Immunization Program is responsible for providing low-cost childhood vaccines required for school and daycare and some adult vaccines to people with no health insurance or for children with CHDP and Medi-Cal. The outbreak response team is comprised of disease investigators who investigate disease outbreaks to control them so that more people do not get sick and to learn how to prevent similar outbreaks from happening. The Vital Statistics Program registers births and deaths in El Dorado County as well as issues burial permits.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your knowledge and skills to assist your community! The Public Health Nurse Supervisor will provide d aily oversight of one or more public health programs that may include population, family or individual interventions across the lifespan requiring practice oversight of public health nurses and a variety of multi-professional teams. Key responsibilities include consultation on the management of complex PHN interventions, program design, planning and evaluation, development of program/practice standards, outcome monitoring and analysis, generation of program and fiscal reports, representation to community stakeholders, provision of clinically oriented practice as appropriate and ability to respond effectively in a public health emergency.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Monitor operation effectiveness and service outcome of assigned program/function; identify opportunities for improving nursing practice and service delivery methods/procedures; participate with management in the development, review, and implementation of best practices.
• Plan for, evaluate, and secure necessary equipment, materials, and supplies required for the assigned program and activities; monitor, control, and inventory supplies and equipment.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance to staff members on complex client cases and may co- manage the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; conduct quality assurance and contribute to assessments, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff.
• Conduct fiscal planning and budget or grant preparation, including strategic planning for budget or grant implementation.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience providing direct oversight to Disease Investigators, Health Educators, Registered Nurses and Public Health Nurses. They will have experience leading cross-functional teams responsible for immunization outreach and clinics, communicable disease prevention, and communicable and infectious disease tracing and outbreak response. They will be a subject matter expert in clinical guidance, quality control and improvement, understanding public policies and applicable laws, codes and regulations, and be a strong people leader with personnel management experience. They will also possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, ability to work independently, and the ability to work across multi-agency or multidisciplinary professional networks.

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate for this vacancy will possess the ability to respond to sudden and unexpected demands; analyze data and work with community partners to develop strategies to increase access to care for families and improve program services; skill in facilitating meetings and using positive communication strategies; create and maintain accurate program reports; and the ability to train medical providers and staff as appropriate.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university;
AND
Two (2) years of public health nursing experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Public Health Nurse II. One (1) year of lead experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California and Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must possess a California Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing or eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure reciprocity in the State of California.
• Must possess a California State Public Health Nursing certificate.
• Must possess valid CPR certification.
• Must have completed child abuse and neglect recognition and reporting training requirements pursuant to the State of California Health and Safety Code.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Public Health Nurse Supervisor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at rachel.wallick@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications 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 recruitment process.

Training and Experience Review: A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. subject matter experts are not granted access to the candidate's application; therefore, responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Do not refer to resumes, cover letters, or other documentation as they will not be reviewed.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Public Health Nurse Supervisor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.

We currently have the following vacancies :

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Public Health Division, located in Placerville, Ca.
  

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERSRetirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 1/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

• 530-621-5565

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