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.
Monthly Salary : Public Health Nurse I: $5,956 - $7,238 Public Health Nurse II: $6,851 - $8,326 APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Department of Public Health has employment opportunities for registered nurses who possess a California Public Health Nurse certificate and want to serve their community as a Public Health Nurse I/II . Public Health Nurses are primarily oriented to the provision of community nursing services. These services focus upon concepts of prevention, early intervention, communicable disease investigation, case management, and health education. Services may be delivered within the department, in homes, clinics, schools, and by liaison agreements with other agencies or organizations. These services include assessment of individual, family or community health status; referral to appropriate organizations for treatment; demonstration and teaching of health concepts to individuals and groups; and mobilizing of community resources to provide for continuity of client care between acute and extended care facilities and the home. Please note : The current vacancies exist within the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program and the Public Health Nursing Division. An additional vacancy may exist within the Community Health Division specfically in the Tuberculosis program; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions in other divisions or programs as vacancies occur. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
Monthly Salary : Public Health Nurse I: $5,956 - $7,238 Public Health Nurse II: $6,851 - $8,326 APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Department of Public Health has employment opportunities for registered nurses who possess a California Public Health Nurse certificate and want to serve their community as a Public Health Nurse I/II . Public Health Nurses are primarily oriented to the provision of community nursing services. These services focus upon concepts of prevention, early intervention, communicable disease investigation, case management, and health education. Services may be delivered within the department, in homes, clinics, schools, and by liaison agreements with other agencies or organizations. These services include assessment of individual, family or community health status; referral to appropriate organizations for treatment; demonstration and teaching of health concepts to individuals and groups; and mobilizing of community resources to provide for continuity of client care between acute and extended care facilities and the home. Please note : The current vacancies exist within the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention program and the Public Health Nursing Division. An additional vacancy may exist within the Community Health Division specfically in the Tuberculosis program; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions in other divisions or programs as vacancies occur. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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
Dec 21, 2020
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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
EXAM NUMBER: PH5230E FIRST DAY OF FILING : Monday, May 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Position Information: Provides public health nursing services in a facility or in the field, at the individual, family, and systems levels. Classification Standards: Positions allocable to this class work under the administrative and technical supervision of a nurse supervisor or nurse manager. Public Health Nurses utilize the public health nursing process as comprised of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the provision of generalized or specialized public health nursing services that promote the well-being of the community, seek to control and prevent disease, disability, and premature death, and improve the quality of life among the population of interest. Positions work independently within established professional and agency standards, regulations, and guidelines to apply a range of technical, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational knowledge and skills to problems of health as these affect the individual, family, and community. Assignments in this class involve making independent judgments in assessing health status, formulating a nursing diagnosis, identifying health improvement outcomes, developing and implementing strategies and activities, and providing and evaluating nursing services to ensure that outcomes are achieved. Some positions in this class, upon completion of special training, function in a specialized sub-field of public health. Essential Job Functions Identifies the health problems of an assigned geographical area or target population by monitoring the health problems of patients in clinics, homes, and the community; evaluates identified problems; and provides nursing services or recommends the provision of appropriate health services such as primary care or environmental health or social services involvement. Identifies adverse findings during initial assessments and takes appropriate actions in accordance with policies and procedures. Documents information during initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with policies and procedures. Prioritizes assignments in accordance with program manual guidelines and standards and community public health needs. Manages a caseload of patients or consults on patients within an assigned geographical area by determining priorities for the follow-up of patients' physical and mental health problems and patient and family health needs that may require home evaluations, nursing care, and other services. Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and administers therapeutic treatments and preventive measures in accordance with medical orders or standardized procedures. As directed by supervisor, conducts investigations, makes nursing diagnoses, and makes responses in connection with the health problems of a geographic area or target population; assists in setting priorities for public health nursing action based on public health program goals and improvement objectives related to community and system-level interventions. Collaborates with patients and providers to identify needs and desired outcomes based on patients' value and belief systems and documents these findings in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines. Researches and reviews current trends and practices in the field of public health in order to identify appropriate nursing interventions. Identifies, interprets, and implements public health laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Leads and participates in group discussions with patients and stakeholders on matters concerned with the health status of the population. Participates in epidemiological investigations to identify and locate persons who have, or are suspected of having, infectious diseases in order to encourage and ensure their treatment; counsels involved persons on examination and treatment needed to prevent further spread of the disease and treat the existing condition. Provides public health education and training to various groups through public speaking, multimedia presentations, and written materials to explain the function of public health and its roles and services in order to improve individual, family, and community health outcomes and encourage community members to become more responsible for the community's health. Promotes collaboration and dialogue between the agency and community-based organizations in order to identify public health needs within the community. Involves the population of interest and other health professionals, organizations, and stakeholders in formulating expected public health outcomes. Integrates and applies current standards and emerging trends, statutes, regulations, policies, and research in nursing and public health-related fields during the planning process. Leads and participates in group discussions with other health professionals and community members in order to provide guidance and support toward improving the health status of the community. Participates in systematic and ongoing criterion-based evaluations of expected goals and outcomes concerning the population of interest. Participates in public health emergency response as needed. Orients and instructs new staff concerning agency policies, procedures, and practices. Collaborates with community groups to implement new policies and changes to existing policies designed to improve public health outcomes. Provides technical supervision to lower-level nursing employees and ancillary staff, as assigned. Requirements Meet the following experience and license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -AND- A California Public Health Nurse Certificate. REQUIRED LICENSES*: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. To qualify, applicants must have a current and valid license as a Professional Registered Nurse, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, without limitations or restrictions. A California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. To qualify, applicants must have a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. For information on how to obtain a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate, click on the link: http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions. All positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current valid driver license before appointment. A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program. All positions in this classification require possession of a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's BLS for CPR & AED program to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current certification before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: A Master's** degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Public Health, or Administration (MSN, MPA, MBA, MHA, MHS, MPH). Experience using computer programs in your past or current work assignments. (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Publisher.) Experience using Specific Surveillance and Electronic Health Record (eHR) Systems in your past or current work assignments. (e.g., CAIR, Casewatch, vCMR, TRIMS, CMaP, CMS Net and eHR.) Experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, skilled nursing facilities or related health facilities. Experience representing a group of health professionals, work unit, or employer to outside agencies/ departments. Experience coaching nurses/students on working with the public or other customers. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the Registered Nurse License and Public Health Nurse Certificate. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification and valid California Class C Driver License to their application at the time of filing or e-mail the documents to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. **In order to receive credit, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter signed by the Director of the Registrar, or an evaluation report of a transcript with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Official diploma or official transcript, of official letter are defined as transcript or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. Note: Foreign studies MUST be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based upon application, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-8488 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 914-8488 Department Contact E-mail: hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
EXAM NUMBER: PH5230E FIRST DAY OF FILING : Monday, May 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Position Information: Provides public health nursing services in a facility or in the field, at the individual, family, and systems levels. Classification Standards: Positions allocable to this class work under the administrative and technical supervision of a nurse supervisor or nurse manager. Public Health Nurses utilize the public health nursing process as comprised of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the provision of generalized or specialized public health nursing services that promote the well-being of the community, seek to control and prevent disease, disability, and premature death, and improve the quality of life among the population of interest. Positions work independently within established professional and agency standards, regulations, and guidelines to apply a range of technical, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational knowledge and skills to problems of health as these affect the individual, family, and community. Assignments in this class involve making independent judgments in assessing health status, formulating a nursing diagnosis, identifying health improvement outcomes, developing and implementing strategies and activities, and providing and evaluating nursing services to ensure that outcomes are achieved. Some positions in this class, upon completion of special training, function in a specialized sub-field of public health. Essential Job Functions Identifies the health problems of an assigned geographical area or target population by monitoring the health problems of patients in clinics, homes, and the community; evaluates identified problems; and provides nursing services or recommends the provision of appropriate health services such as primary care or environmental health or social services involvement. Identifies adverse findings during initial assessments and takes appropriate actions in accordance with policies and procedures. Documents information during initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with policies and procedures. Prioritizes assignments in accordance with program manual guidelines and standards and community public health needs. Manages a caseload of patients or consults on patients within an assigned geographical area by determining priorities for the follow-up of patients' physical and mental health problems and patient and family health needs that may require home evaluations, nursing care, and other services. Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and administers therapeutic treatments and preventive measures in accordance with medical orders or standardized procedures. As directed by supervisor, conducts investigations, makes nursing diagnoses, and makes responses in connection with the health problems of a geographic area or target population; assists in setting priorities for public health nursing action based on public health program goals and improvement objectives related to community and system-level interventions. Collaborates with patients and providers to identify needs and desired outcomes based on patients' value and belief systems and documents these findings in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines. Researches and reviews current trends and practices in the field of public health in order to identify appropriate nursing interventions. Identifies, interprets, and implements public health laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Leads and participates in group discussions with patients and stakeholders on matters concerned with the health status of the population. Participates in epidemiological investigations to identify and locate persons who have, or are suspected of having, infectious diseases in order to encourage and ensure their treatment; counsels involved persons on examination and treatment needed to prevent further spread of the disease and treat the existing condition. Provides public health education and training to various groups through public speaking, multimedia presentations, and written materials to explain the function of public health and its roles and services in order to improve individual, family, and community health outcomes and encourage community members to become more responsible for the community's health. Promotes collaboration and dialogue between the agency and community-based organizations in order to identify public health needs within the community. Involves the population of interest and other health professionals, organizations, and stakeholders in formulating expected public health outcomes. Integrates and applies current standards and emerging trends, statutes, regulations, policies, and research in nursing and public health-related fields during the planning process. Leads and participates in group discussions with other health professionals and community members in order to provide guidance and support toward improving the health status of the community. Participates in systematic and ongoing criterion-based evaluations of expected goals and outcomes concerning the population of interest. Participates in public health emergency response as needed. Orients and instructs new staff concerning agency policies, procedures, and practices. Collaborates with community groups to implement new policies and changes to existing policies designed to improve public health outcomes. Provides technical supervision to lower-level nursing employees and ancillary staff, as assigned. Requirements Meet the following experience and license requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process. A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing -AND- A California Public Health Nurse Certificate. REQUIRED LICENSES*: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. To qualify, applicants must have a current and valid license as a Professional Registered Nurse, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, without limitations or restrictions. A California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. To qualify, applicants must have a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. For information on how to obtain a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate, click on the link: http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related essential functions. All positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current valid driver license before appointment. A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program. All positions in this classification require possession of a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's BLS for CPR & AED program to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current certification before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: A Master's** degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Public Health, or Administration (MSN, MPA, MBA, MHA, MHS, MPH). Experience using computer programs in your past or current work assignments. (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and Publisher.) Experience using Specific Surveillance and Electronic Health Record (eHR) Systems in your past or current work assignments. (e.g., CAIR, Casewatch, vCMR, TRIMS, CMaP, CMS Net and eHR.) Experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, skilled nursing facilities or related health facilities. Experience representing a group of health professionals, work unit, or employer to outside agencies/ departments. Experience coaching nurses/students on working with the public or other customers. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the Registered Nurse License and Public Health Nurse Certificate. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification and valid California Class C Driver License to their application at the time of filing or e-mail the documents to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. **In order to receive credit, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter signed by the Director of the Registrar, or an evaluation report of a transcript with your application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Official diploma or official transcript, of official letter are defined as transcript or letter that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted which may result in your application being rejected. Note: Foreign studies MUST be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. An evaluation report of a transcript is defined as a report issued by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by the NACES or the AICE of the United States. Additional Information Our Assessment Process: This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience based upon application, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the requirements listed above and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the hiring list (Eligible Register) for consideration of employment. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any What to expect next: We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting using your own user ID and password (using a family member or friend's user ID may erase a candidate's original application record). Applications must be filed online only. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score the assessment will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. Fair Chance Employer: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Have any questions about anything? Please contact us using the following information: ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-8488 Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 914-8488 Department Contact E-mail: hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
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
Jan 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
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: 12/24/20, 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
Dec 21, 2020
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 12/24/20, 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
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
Nov 22, 2020
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
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
Jan 16, 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
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
Jan 04, 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
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:
Jan 01, 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:
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: 11/19/20, 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
Dec 21, 2020
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: 11/19/20, 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
County of San Mateo, CA
Redwood City, CA, United States
Description San Mateo County Health, Family Health Services Division is seeking a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to support the healthcare needs of neglected and abused children ages 0 to 21 years, specifically children in foster care via the Children and Family Services Foster Care Program . The PHN is assigned as the secondary case manager on cases and engages in consultation with social workers as well as mental health workers and physicians. This PHN will make referrals to community and other agencies, coordinate care with hospitals and medical providers, educate and counsel parents/guardians and foster parents, act as a resource for staff on medical and nursing issues, interpret medical records and make recommendations. In addition, this PHN will, upon social worker request, provide nursing recommendations to be included in court reports and upon occasion, testify in court. This PHN will also provide support to Family Health's Pediatric Home Visiting Program , an evidence-based home visiting program focused on positive parenting behaviors and promotes the health and well-being of infants, children, teens, young adults and parents. Services include linkages to well-child check-ups, developmental screenings, support for children with special health needs, parenting classes, home visits, lead/asthma assessments, health education, and prevention. This PHN will report to a Senior Public Health Nurse under the oversight of a Clinical Services Nurse Manager. Note: Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The ideal candidate has: Excellent case management skills. A strong background in child growth and development. The ability to perform health and developmental assessments. The ability to recognize child abuse and neglect. The ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the Child Welfare System and foster care. Public health and/or pediatric nursing experience. A strength-based and collaborative approach to patient care. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and reflective practice. This position requires possession of a Class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess children's health status through home visits, history taking, observation, and developmental screening tests using the nursing process. Monitor and help ensure children's health, dental, and developmental follow-up needs are met. Monitor and assist with oversight of foster children's medications, including psychotropic medications, by working with the children's psychiatrists, therapists, caregivers, and other providers and clinics. Assist social workers in managing children's health and medical needs through working with foster parents, legal guardians, probation officers, and group homes. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family. Document services and client's response to services in CWS/CMS and/or designated electronic health record. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers, and development of resources. Participate in developing instructional materials. Keep statistical records and produce reports as needed. Assist clients with health / medical needs and navigating through other barriers to obtaining healthcare services, such as Medi-Cal issues. Link clients to medical, dental, and other community resources. Present training to, and collaborate with, physician offices and Resource Families. Participate on a multidisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Application Filing Date: February 8, 2021, 11:59PM PST Application Screening (tentative): Week of February 8, 2021 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of February 15 and/or February 22, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (01252021) (Public Health Nurse - F040)
Jan 25, 2021
Full Time
Description San Mateo County Health, Family Health Services Division is seeking a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to support the healthcare needs of neglected and abused children ages 0 to 21 years, specifically children in foster care via the Children and Family Services Foster Care Program . The PHN is assigned as the secondary case manager on cases and engages in consultation with social workers as well as mental health workers and physicians. This PHN will make referrals to community and other agencies, coordinate care with hospitals and medical providers, educate and counsel parents/guardians and foster parents, act as a resource for staff on medical and nursing issues, interpret medical records and make recommendations. In addition, this PHN will, upon social worker request, provide nursing recommendations to be included in court reports and upon occasion, testify in court. This PHN will also provide support to Family Health's Pediatric Home Visiting Program , an evidence-based home visiting program focused on positive parenting behaviors and promotes the health and well-being of infants, children, teens, young adults and parents. Services include linkages to well-child check-ups, developmental screenings, support for children with special health needs, parenting classes, home visits, lead/asthma assessments, health education, and prevention. This PHN will report to a Senior Public Health Nurse under the oversight of a Clinical Services Nurse Manager. Note: Fluency in Spanish is preferred. The ideal candidate has: Excellent case management skills. A strong background in child growth and development. The ability to perform health and developmental assessments. The ability to recognize child abuse and neglect. The ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of the Child Welfare System and foster care. Public health and/or pediatric nursing experience. A strength-based and collaborative approach to patient care. Knowledge of trauma-informed care and reflective practice. This position requires possession of a Class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assess children's health status through home visits, history taking, observation, and developmental screening tests using the nursing process. Monitor and help ensure children's health, dental, and developmental follow-up needs are met. Monitor and assist with oversight of foster children's medications, including psychotropic medications, by working with the children's psychiatrists, therapists, caregivers, and other providers and clinics. Assist social workers in managing children's health and medical needs through working with foster parents, legal guardians, probation officers, and group homes. Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family. Document services and client's response to services in CWS/CMS and/or designated electronic health record. Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers, and development of resources. Participate in developing instructional materials. Keep statistical records and produce reports as needed. Assist clients with health / medical needs and navigating through other barriers to obtaining healthcare services, such as Medi-Cal issues. Link clients to medical, dental, and other community resources. Present training to, and collaborate with, physician offices and Resource Families. Participate on a multidisciplinary team. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: California license as a Registered Nurse. California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities. Problem solving through nursing process. Technical nursing procedures. Health and social services resources. Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams. Skill/Ability to: Teach and counsel. Perform technical nursing procedures. Assess physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs. Assess community health needs. Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers. Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior. Work effectively with multi-problem families. Problem solve. Make independent judgments and work autonomously. Assume a leadership role in community health programs. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Be culturally sensitive. Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Application Filing Date: February 8, 2021, 11:59PM PST Application Screening (tentative): Week of February 8, 2021 Panel Interviews (tentative): Week of February 15 and/or February 22, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. The County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Wendy Young (01252021) (Public Health Nurse - F040)
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
Jan 16, 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
Position Information The County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services seeks candidates for Multiple Full-Time and Extra-Help Public Health Nurse II Positions! Starting salary up to $111,786 /Year Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/Month* Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Please Note: These positions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the I level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. Public Health Nurse II is the full journey level class in the Public Health Nurse series where incumbents provide the full range of direct public health nursing services to the community and affected individuals and families. This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate and one year of public health nursing experience after receipt of Certificate. What Sonoma County Employment Offers Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Public Health Nurses provide a wide range of services on behalf of vulnerable families and populations in the community, including: Health systems planning and coordination to ensure access to high quality health care and community resources Facility reviews and technical assistance to health care agencies, to assure compliance with regulations and optimal quality of service Disease investigations Comprehensive case management Agency referrals to address the many social determinants of health such as access to food, affordable health care, housing, education, jobs, parenting information, family counseling, health education, legal assistance, and violence prevention/early intervention resources Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Field Nurs ing Public Health Nurses (PHN) working in the MCAH Field Nursing program use a trauma-informed approach to serve low income, Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and parenting women and their children up to five years of age. The focus is on populations facing multiple risk factors inclusive of physical and/or mental health issues, substance use, domestic violence, and homelessness alongside a myriad of issues related to poverty. The intent is to assist families in overcoming barriers to care and linking them to services. The PHNs provide case management including nursing assessment, planning and guidance to pregnant and/or parenting women in their homes, and screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve their overall physical and mental health. Furthermore, the ACEs conversation assists the primary caregiver in understanding the negative impact of their own trauma history and fosters a desire to limit potential trauma to their child, thus reducing the risk of intergenerational trauma. The PHNs maintain an active caseload of 25-30 clients. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Under the direction of the Supervising Public Health Nurse and in collaboration with the County of Sonoma Adult and Aging Division, the IHSS PHN II plays a crucial role in the assessment of elders and people with disabilities. This includes complex health issues that require the specialized skills of a PHN. Additionally, IHSS PHNs assist the IHSS Social Worker to accurately assess the type and level of services that a client is eligible to receive. This may include: Accompanying social workers on home visits to provide a nursing assessment Consulting with social workers regarding assessments with unfamiliar medical issues Assisting with complex paramedical requests Providing health education to IHSS clients, providers, and other supports; and providing in-service training to IHSS staff The role of the IHSS PHN is also to build and maintain relationships with medical providers and act as a liaison between the IHSS Program and these partners. The PHNs use accepted standards of practice as set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Nursing Practice Act. Please Note: There is also one extra-help position in MCAH Field Nursing and one fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) extra-help position in the Nurse Family Partnership Program. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm skill level for bilingual positions. The bilingual premium pay begins upon the assignment of bilingual work. The Ideal Candidates The ideal candidates for these positions will be detail-oriented, organized, self-starters with strong communication, customer service, and computer skills. In addition, they will possess: Experience working in community/clinic/public health settings with medically fragile individuals Working knowledge of modern public health practices and community based resources The ability to work independently and in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team Strong planning and organizational skills A commitment to using evidence based tools, and interest in tracking outcomes for continuous quality improvement A willingness to innovate within the trauma-informed model is needed The ability to develop therapeutic relationships, utilizing concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing Experience specific to maternal child population is preferred for MCAH Field Nursing positions Familiarity with Targeted Case Management is desirable This recruitment is being conducted to fill three full-time positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU). APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. AND One year of public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California,may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions : Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable Knowledge of : Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing; and community aspects of public health nursing programs. Working Knowledge of : Community resources available for assistance in public health programs. Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing public health; causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs; principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexuality transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; procedures and practices used to promote maternal and child health and to assess infant, child, adolescent development and other special programs; principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases; differing cultural, religious, economic and social groups and their relationships to the delivery of and acceptance of health care services; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to : Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; guide the work of professional and para-professional personnel and volunteers and to provide clinical oversight of student nurses; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; use a computer, calculator, typewrite, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine, and audio-visual equipment; and use clinical and instructional supplies and equipment including blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, audiometer, syringes and needles. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: AC
Dec 07, 2020
Full Time
Position Information The County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services seeks candidates for Multiple Full-Time and Extra-Help Public Health Nurse II Positions! Starting salary up to $111,786 /Year Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/Month* Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Please Note: These positions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the I level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. Public Health Nurse II is the full journey level class in the Public Health Nurse series where incumbents provide the full range of direct public health nursing services to the community and affected individuals and families. This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate and one year of public health nursing experience after receipt of Certificate. What Sonoma County Employment Offers Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Public Health Nurses provide a wide range of services on behalf of vulnerable families and populations in the community, including: Health systems planning and coordination to ensure access to high quality health care and community resources Facility reviews and technical assistance to health care agencies, to assure compliance with regulations and optimal quality of service Disease investigations Comprehensive case management Agency referrals to address the many social determinants of health such as access to food, affordable health care, housing, education, jobs, parenting information, family counseling, health education, legal assistance, and violence prevention/early intervention resources Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Field Nurs ing Public Health Nurses (PHN) working in the MCAH Field Nursing program use a trauma-informed approach to serve low income, Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and parenting women and their children up to five years of age. The focus is on populations facing multiple risk factors inclusive of physical and/or mental health issues, substance use, domestic violence, and homelessness alongside a myriad of issues related to poverty. The intent is to assist families in overcoming barriers to care and linking them to services. The PHNs provide case management including nursing assessment, planning and guidance to pregnant and/or parenting women in their homes, and screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve their overall physical and mental health. Furthermore, the ACEs conversation assists the primary caregiver in understanding the negative impact of their own trauma history and fosters a desire to limit potential trauma to their child, thus reducing the risk of intergenerational trauma. The PHNs maintain an active caseload of 25-30 clients. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Under the direction of the Supervising Public Health Nurse and in collaboration with the County of Sonoma Adult and Aging Division, the IHSS PHN II plays a crucial role in the assessment of elders and people with disabilities. This includes complex health issues that require the specialized skills of a PHN. Additionally, IHSS PHNs assist the IHSS Social Worker to accurately assess the type and level of services that a client is eligible to receive. This may include: Accompanying social workers on home visits to provide a nursing assessment Consulting with social workers regarding assessments with unfamiliar medical issues Assisting with complex paramedical requests Providing health education to IHSS clients, providers, and other supports; and providing in-service training to IHSS staff The role of the IHSS PHN is also to build and maintain relationships with medical providers and act as a liaison between the IHSS Program and these partners. The PHNs use accepted standards of practice as set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Nursing Practice Act. Please Note: There is also one extra-help position in MCAH Field Nursing and one fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) extra-help position in the Nurse Family Partnership Program. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm skill level for bilingual positions. The bilingual premium pay begins upon the assignment of bilingual work. The Ideal Candidates The ideal candidates for these positions will be detail-oriented, organized, self-starters with strong communication, customer service, and computer skills. In addition, they will possess: Experience working in community/clinic/public health settings with medically fragile individuals Working knowledge of modern public health practices and community based resources The ability to work independently and in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team Strong planning and organizational skills A commitment to using evidence based tools, and interest in tracking outcomes for continuous quality improvement A willingness to innovate within the trauma-informed model is needed The ability to develop therapeutic relationships, utilizing concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing Experience specific to maternal child population is preferred for MCAH Field Nursing positions Familiarity with Targeted Case Management is desirable This recruitment is being conducted to fill three full-time positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU). APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. AND One year of public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California,may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions : Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable Knowledge of : Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing; and community aspects of public health nursing programs. Working Knowledge of : Community resources available for assistance in public health programs. Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing public health; causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs; principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexuality transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; procedures and practices used to promote maternal and child health and to assess infant, child, adolescent development and other special programs; principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases; differing cultural, religious, economic and social groups and their relationships to the delivery of and acceptance of health care services; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to : Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; guide the work of professional and para-professional personnel and volunteers and to provide clinical oversight of student nurses; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; use a computer, calculator, typewrite, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine, and audio-visual equipment; and use clinical and instructional supplies and equipment including blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, audiometer, syringes and needles. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: AC
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 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 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. 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. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. 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 license ** issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), A valid Public Health Nurse 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. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. See Conditions of Employment. -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
Jan 15, 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 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 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. 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. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. 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 license ** issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), A valid Public Health Nurse 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. RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. See Conditions of Employment. -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
Position Information The County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services seeks candidates for Multiple Full-Time and Extra-Help Public Health Nurse I Positions! Starting salary up to $106,505 /Year Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/Month* Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Please Note : These positions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the II level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. The Public Health Nurse I is the entry-level classification in the Public Health Nurse series, where incumbents apply the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties . This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate . What Sonoma County Employment Offers Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Public Health Nurses provide a wide range of services on behalf of vulnerable families and populations in the community, including: Health systems planning and coordination to ensure access to high quality health care and community resources Facility reviews and technical assistance to health care agencies, to assure compliance with regulations and optimal quality of service Disease investigations Comprehensive case management Agency referrals to address the many social determinants of health such as access to food, affordable health care, housing, education, jobs, parenting information, family counseling, health education, legal assistance, and violence prevention/early intervention resources Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Field Nurs ing Public Health Nurses (PHN) working in the MCAH Field Nursing program use a trauma-informed approach to serve low income, Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and parenting women and their children up to five years of age. The focus is on populations facing multiple risk factors inclusive of physical and/or mental health issues, substance use, domestic violence, and homelessness alongside a myriad of issues related to poverty. The intent is to assist families in overcoming barriers to care and linking them to services. The PHNs provide case management including nursing assessment, planning and guidance to pregnant and/or parenting women in their homes, and screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve their overall physical and mental health. Furthermore, the ACEs conversation assists the primary caregiver in understanding the negative impact of their own trauma history and fosters a desire to limit potential trauma to their child, thus reducing the risk of intergenerational trauma. The PHNs maintain an active caseload of 25-30 clients. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Under the direction of the Supervising Public Health Nurse and in collaboration with the County of Sonoma Adult and Aging Division, the IHSS PHN I plays a crucial role in the assessment of elders and people with disabilities. This includes complex health issues that require the specialized skills of a PHN. Additionally, IHSS PHNs assist the IHSS Social Worker to accurately assess the type and level of services that a client is eligible to receive. This may include: Accompanying social workers on home visits to provide a nursing assessment Consulting with social workers regarding assessments with unfamiliar medical issues Assisting with complex paramedical requests Providing health education to IHSS clients, providers, and other supports; and providing in-service training to IHSS staff The role of the IHSS PHN is also to build and maintain relationships with medical providers and act as a liaison between the IHSS Program and these partners. The PHNs use accepted standards of practice as set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Nursing Practice Act. The Ideal Candidates The ideal candidates for these positions will be detail-oriented, organized, self-starters with strong communication, customer service, and computer skills. In addition, they will possess: Experience working in community/clinic/public health settings with medically fragile individuals Working knowledge of modern public health practices and community based resources The ability to work independently and in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team Strong planning and organizational skills A commitment to using evidence-based tools, and interest in tracking outcomes for continuous quality improvement A willingness to innovate within the trauma-informed model is needed The ability to develop therapeutic relationships, utilizing concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing Experience specific to maternal child population is preferred for MCAH Field Nursing positions Familiarity with Targeted Case Management is desirable This recruitment is being conducted to fill three full-time positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU). APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions : Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Knowledge of : Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing programs. Prevention, detection and treatment of communicable and chronic disease, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexually transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to : Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; to follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; and write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: AC
Jan 12, 2021
Full Time
Position Information The County of Sonoma's Department of Health Services seeks candidates for Multiple Full-Time and Extra-Help Public Health Nurse I Positions! Starting salary up to $106,505 /Year Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/Month* Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Please Note : These positions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the II level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. The Public Health Nurse I is the entry-level classification in the Public Health Nurse series, where incumbents apply the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties . This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate . What Sonoma County Employment Offers Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Public Health Nurses provide a wide range of services on behalf of vulnerable families and populations in the community, including: Health systems planning and coordination to ensure access to high quality health care and community resources Facility reviews and technical assistance to health care agencies, to assure compliance with regulations and optimal quality of service Disease investigations Comprehensive case management Agency referrals to address the many social determinants of health such as access to food, affordable health care, housing, education, jobs, parenting information, family counseling, health education, legal assistance, and violence prevention/early intervention resources Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Field Nurs ing Public Health Nurses (PHN) working in the MCAH Field Nursing program use a trauma-informed approach to serve low income, Medi-Cal eligible pregnant and parenting women and their children up to five years of age. The focus is on populations facing multiple risk factors inclusive of physical and/or mental health issues, substance use, domestic violence, and homelessness alongside a myriad of issues related to poverty. The intent is to assist families in overcoming barriers to care and linking them to services. The PHNs provide case management including nursing assessment, planning and guidance to pregnant and/or parenting women in their homes, and screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve their overall physical and mental health. Furthermore, the ACEs conversation assists the primary caregiver in understanding the negative impact of their own trauma history and fosters a desire to limit potential trauma to their child, thus reducing the risk of intergenerational trauma. The PHNs maintain an active caseload of 25-30 clients. In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Under the direction of the Supervising Public Health Nurse and in collaboration with the County of Sonoma Adult and Aging Division, the IHSS PHN I plays a crucial role in the assessment of elders and people with disabilities. This includes complex health issues that require the specialized skills of a PHN. Additionally, IHSS PHNs assist the IHSS Social Worker to accurately assess the type and level of services that a client is eligible to receive. This may include: Accompanying social workers on home visits to provide a nursing assessment Consulting with social workers regarding assessments with unfamiliar medical issues Assisting with complex paramedical requests Providing health education to IHSS clients, providers, and other supports; and providing in-service training to IHSS staff The role of the IHSS PHN is also to build and maintain relationships with medical providers and act as a liaison between the IHSS Program and these partners. The PHNs use accepted standards of practice as set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the Nursing Practice Act. The Ideal Candidates The ideal candidates for these positions will be detail-oriented, organized, self-starters with strong communication, customer service, and computer skills. In addition, they will possess: Experience working in community/clinic/public health settings with medically fragile individuals Working knowledge of modern public health practices and community based resources The ability to work independently and in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team Strong planning and organizational skills A commitment to using evidence-based tools, and interest in tracking outcomes for continuous quality improvement A willingness to innovate within the trauma-informed model is needed The ability to develop therapeutic relationships, utilizing concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing Experience specific to maternal child population is preferred for MCAH Field Nursing positions Familiarity with Targeted Case Management is desirable This recruitment is being conducted to fill three full-time positions in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU). APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions : Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Knowledge of : Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing programs. Prevention, detection and treatment of communicable and chronic disease, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexually transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to : Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; to follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; and write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (Weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: AC
Description HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY The County of El Dorado 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 OPPORTUNITY Use your knowledge and skills to assist your community! You will have the opportunity to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluatethe work of professional, technical, and administrative support staff performing duties in the provision of public health preventive and acute nursing intervention. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Monitoroperation effectiveness and service outcome of assigned program/function; identifyopportunities for improving nursing practice and service delivery methods/procedures; participatewith management in the development, review, and implementation of best practices. Planfor, evaluate, and securenecessary equipment, materials, and supplies required for the assigned program and activities; monitor, control, and inventorysupplies and equipment. Providetechnical consultation and guidance to staff members on complex client cases and may co- manage the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; conductquality assurance and contributeto assessments, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff. Conductfiscal planning and budget or grant preparation, including strategic planning for budget or grant implementation. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the vacancy will 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 thisvacancy 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 Nuse 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 Heather Andersen in Human Resources at heather.andersen@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. Please note that for this recruitment, applications will be accepted for those who arewithin a maximum of six (6) months of meeting the required education or certification/licensure of the recruitment closing date. The applicants maybe placed on the eligibility list if they meet all other qualifications, but will not be eligible for referral to the hiring department for interviews until they've provided Human Resources with proof of meeting all qualifications. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The 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)MUSTbe 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 futurefull time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. There is currently (1) one full time vacancy in the Community Hub Program, 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. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. Not just rusting mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County isa 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 ElDorado 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 Musicand Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Farm to Fork Restaurants Local Shopping Gems CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Dec 21, 2020
Full Time
Description HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY The County of El Dorado 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 OPPORTUNITY Use your knowledge and skills to assist your community! You will have the opportunity to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluatethe work of professional, technical, and administrative support staff performing duties in the provision of public health preventive and acute nursing intervention. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Monitoroperation effectiveness and service outcome of assigned program/function; identifyopportunities for improving nursing practice and service delivery methods/procedures; participatewith management in the development, review, and implementation of best practices. Planfor, evaluate, and securenecessary equipment, materials, and supplies required for the assigned program and activities; monitor, control, and inventorysupplies and equipment. Providetechnical consultation and guidance to staff members on complex client cases and may co- manage the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; conductquality assurance and contributeto assessments, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff. Conductfiscal planning and budget or grant preparation, including strategic planning for budget or grant implementation. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for the vacancy will 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 thisvacancy 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 Nuse 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 Heather Andersen in Human Resources at heather.andersen@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. Please note that for this recruitment, applications will be accepted for those who arewithin a maximum of six (6) months of meeting the required education or certification/licensure of the recruitment closing date. The applicants maybe placed on the eligibility list if they meet all other qualifications, but will not be eligible for referral to the hiring department for interviews until they've provided Human Resources with proof of meeting all qualifications. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%): A training and experience review consists of candidates responding to supplemental questions on the job application. A subject matter expert will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria. The 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)MUSTbe 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 futurefull time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. There is currently (1) one full time vacancy in the Community Hub Program, 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. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. Not just rusting mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County isa 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 ElDorado 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 Musicand Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Farm to Fork Restaurants Local Shopping Gems CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification. Applications will remain on file for one year from the date the list is established. Under general direction, to assist with the planning, organizing, coordination, and administration of an assigned public health nursing program; to provide nursing, educational, and health counseling services in connection with the control and prevention of disease and adverse health conditions; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. Examples of Duties Plans and conducts a variety of public health clinics; interviews and takes case histories of patients; gives prescribed treatments, records data and makes necessary referrals; provides nursing services in community health programs through home visits, schools, clinics, conferences, and family health counseling; demonstrates and teaches hygiene and nursing care; works with other staff in planning and coordinating health service programs which may involve developing and implementing policies and procedures and participating in budget development and expenditure control; gathers information and maintains records, ensuring proper confidentiality of medical information; works with community organizations and groups in the development of health services and educationprograms; serves as a resource on health problems and issues; provides guidance to assigned nursing students; provides training in nursing practices and procedures for other staff; develops information and prepares a variety of reports; prepares proposals and information for securing grant funds and justifying expenditures; attends meetings and conferences to maintain current information on public health problems and issues; provides case management services including developing individualized service plans, coordinating services necessary to implement the plans, monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of the plans, and performing advocacy activities for clients; provides case findings including identifying, informing, and referring medically at-risk individuals; participates in outreach activities to inform the community of health related services. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of : Community resources available for public health programs. Budget development and expenditure control. Principles of work direction, training, and program coordination. Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to public health needs and practices. Community aspects of nursing programs, including community resources and teaching of preventive medicine techniques. Current trends and practices in professional nursing. Preventive medicine. Causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions. Child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health. Sociological, psychological, and physical problems involved in public health nursing. Skill to : Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to : Perform the full range of professional public health nursing services. Plan and conduct clinic services. Provide some training for other staff. Serve as a resource for nursing problems and issues. Provide instruction in disease prevention and promote proper nursing care services. Gather information and prepare a variety of reports. Effectively represent the Health Department and nursing services to the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Experience : Two years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to that of a Public Health Nurse I with Madera County. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or a related field. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, and infectious diseases. Application Process The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible. Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered either by an evaluation of education and experience, a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. Please attach to your application a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, certificates or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application. Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return. PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST: The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final grade on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. In case this fails to break the tie, they shall be ranked in the order of filing applications. Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process.The duration of the eligible list is determined by the Civil Service Commission PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County. Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or hr@maderacounty.com. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment. TO APPLY: Website: www.maderacounty.com Department of Human Resources 200 W. 4th Street, 4th Floor, Madera California 93637 Phone: 559.675.7705 TDD Phone: 559.675.8970 24-Hour Job Line: 559.675.7697 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Dec 21, 2020
Position County of Madera is establishing a list of qualified applicants for this position. Applications will be accepted continuously until otherwise noted and the list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification. Applications will remain on file for one year from the date the list is established. Under general direction, to assist with the planning, organizing, coordination, and administration of an assigned public health nursing program; to provide nursing, educational, and health counseling services in connection with the control and prevention of disease and adverse health conditions; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. Examples of Duties Plans and conducts a variety of public health clinics; interviews and takes case histories of patients; gives prescribed treatments, records data and makes necessary referrals; provides nursing services in community health programs through home visits, schools, clinics, conferences, and family health counseling; demonstrates and teaches hygiene and nursing care; works with other staff in planning and coordinating health service programs which may involve developing and implementing policies and procedures and participating in budget development and expenditure control; gathers information and maintains records, ensuring proper confidentiality of medical information; works with community organizations and groups in the development of health services and educationprograms; serves as a resource on health problems and issues; provides guidance to assigned nursing students; provides training in nursing practices and procedures for other staff; develops information and prepares a variety of reports; prepares proposals and information for securing grant funds and justifying expenditures; attends meetings and conferences to maintain current information on public health problems and issues; provides case management services including developing individualized service plans, coordinating services necessary to implement the plans, monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of the plans, and performing advocacy activities for clients; provides case findings including identifying, informing, and referring medically at-risk individuals; participates in outreach activities to inform the community of health related services. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of : Community resources available for public health programs. Budget development and expenditure control. Principles of work direction, training, and program coordination. Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to public health needs and practices. Community aspects of nursing programs, including community resources and teaching of preventive medicine techniques. Current trends and practices in professional nursing. Preventive medicine. Causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions. Child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health. Sociological, psychological, and physical problems involved in public health nursing. Skill to : Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to : Perform the full range of professional public health nursing services. Plan and conduct clinic services. Provide some training for other staff. Serve as a resource for nursing problems and issues. Provide instruction in disease prevention and promote proper nursing care services. Gather information and prepare a variety of reports. Effectively represent the Health Department and nursing services to the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Experience : Two years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to that of a Public Health Nurse I with Madera County. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or a related field. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, and infectious diseases. Application Process The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible. Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered either by an evaluation of education and experience, a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. Please attach to your application a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, certificates or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application. Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return. PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST: The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final grade on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. In case this fails to break the tie, they shall be ranked in the order of filing applications. Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process.The duration of the eligible list is determined by the Civil Service Commission PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County. Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or hr@maderacounty.com. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment. TO APPLY: Website: www.maderacounty.com Department of Human Resources 200 W. 4th Street, 4th Floor, Madera California 93637 Phone: 559.675.7705 TDD Phone: 559.675.8970 24-Hour Job Line: 559.675.7697 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position Information Join our team to improve the health of our community! Starting salary up to $53.56/hour! Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingualassignments Bilingual Spanish/English skillsare highly desired, but not required for all positions. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm skill levelfor bilingual positions. The bilingual premium pay begins upon the assignment of bilingual work. Please Note: This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Thesepositions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the I level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. The Public Health Nurse II is the full journey level class in the Public Health Nurse serieswhere incumbents provide the full range of direct public health nursing services to the community and affected individuals and families. This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate and one year of public health nursing experience after receipt of Certificate. These temporary, extra-helppositionswill work under the direction of the Nursing Services Director, or her designee. Assignmentsmayincludeproviding direct COVID-19 testing services while assigned to a mobile team working throughout the County atboth indoor and outdoor locations. Staff may be required to work onsite and/or perform telework. These positions will perform Nasopharyngeal / Oropharyngeal specimen collection on clients who have been in close contact with aCOVID-19positive client or exposed at a work location.They may also work on a team that will enter nursing homes, homeless encampments, work locations, and homes of individuals who are confirmed to have, or suspected to exhibit, COVID-19 symptoms. Testing duties will also include: Setting-up the work-site including tables, chairs, and supplies Educating the clients about COVID-19, isolation, and quarantine Distributing a Health Order, if appropriate Documenting activities Assignmentmayinclude providing COVID-19 teleworkconducting case management and outbreak management activities which include: Initiating phone calls to affected parties Determining the infectious period Providing education ondisease mitigation Making referrals and providing resources to the public Following up with clientson health status and testing Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail. In addition, these position require the ability to: Establish rapport with clients and the public Document information in a detailed and timely manner Work in a fast-paced environment Problem solve and give directions Stand and wear an N95 mask for up to 8 hours Swab clients who are in a seated position (in chair or in car) Read and write English to complete lab slips and labels WORK SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS ForCOVID-19 testing services, thePublic Health Nurse I positions will need to be Fit-tested for N95 (DHS provides on-site), and wear full PPE when swabbing. They may be required to drive a van to a testing location, carry 10-15 pound items to/from the van to the testing location, and stand for long periods. For COVID-19 case management services, the Public Health Nurse I position will be required to wear a face covering while participating within the Public Health offices. Schedules will vary; however, coverage will be 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Assignments will not be scheduled for less than32 hours per week and may include weekends (full-time preferred) Work schedule will be set by the supervisor based on availability and need EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for aCounty contribution towardmedical coverage. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-helppositions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this classification is Public Health Nurse II. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. AND One year of public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California,may be required depending upon assignmentto perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable Knowledge of: Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing; and community aspects of public health nursing programs. Working Knowledge of: Community resources available for assistance in public health programs. Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing public health; causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs; principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexuality transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; procedures and practices used to promote maternal and child health and to assess infant, child, adolescent development and other special programs; principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases; differing cultural, religious, economic and social groups and their relationships to the delivery of and acceptance of health care services; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to: Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; guide the work of professional and para-professional personnel and volunteers and to provide clinical oversight of student nurses; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; use a computer, calculator, typewrite, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine, and audio-visual equipment; and use clinical and instructional supplies and equipment including blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, audiometer, syringes and needles. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department.The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment.Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuousrecruitmentsmay close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: KC
Dec 21, 2020
Variable Shift
Position Information Join our team to improve the health of our community! Starting salary up to $53.56/hour! Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingualassignments Bilingual Spanish/English skillsare highly desired, but not required for all positions. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm skill levelfor bilingual positions. The bilingual premium pay begins upon the assignment of bilingual work. Please Note: This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Thesepositions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the I level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. The Public Health Nurse II is the full journey level class in the Public Health Nurse serieswhere incumbents provide the full range of direct public health nursing services to the community and affected individuals and families. This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate and one year of public health nursing experience after receipt of Certificate. These temporary, extra-helppositionswill work under the direction of the Nursing Services Director, or her designee. Assignmentsmayincludeproviding direct COVID-19 testing services while assigned to a mobile team working throughout the County atboth indoor and outdoor locations. Staff may be required to work onsite and/or perform telework. These positions will perform Nasopharyngeal / Oropharyngeal specimen collection on clients who have been in close contact with aCOVID-19positive client or exposed at a work location.They may also work on a team that will enter nursing homes, homeless encampments, work locations, and homes of individuals who are confirmed to have, or suspected to exhibit, COVID-19 symptoms. Testing duties will also include: Setting-up the work-site including tables, chairs, and supplies Educating the clients about COVID-19, isolation, and quarantine Distributing a Health Order, if appropriate Documenting activities Assignmentmayinclude providing COVID-19 teleworkconducting case management and outbreak management activities which include: Initiating phone calls to affected parties Determining the infectious period Providing education ondisease mitigation Making referrals and providing resources to the public Following up with clientson health status and testing Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail. In addition, these position require the ability to: Establish rapport with clients and the public Document information in a detailed and timely manner Work in a fast-paced environment Problem solve and give directions Stand and wear an N95 mask for up to 8 hours Swab clients who are in a seated position (in chair or in car) Read and write English to complete lab slips and labels WORK SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS ForCOVID-19 testing services, thePublic Health Nurse I positions will need to be Fit-tested for N95 (DHS provides on-site), and wear full PPE when swabbing. They may be required to drive a van to a testing location, carry 10-15 pound items to/from the van to the testing location, and stand for long periods. For COVID-19 case management services, the Public Health Nurse I position will be required to wear a face covering while participating within the Public Health offices. Schedules will vary; however, coverage will be 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Assignments will not be scheduled for less than32 hours per week and may include weekends (full-time preferred) Work schedule will be set by the supervisor based on availability and need EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for aCounty contribution towardmedical coverage. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-helppositions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this classification is Public Health Nurse II. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. AND One year of public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California,may be required depending upon assignmentto perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable Knowledge of: Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing; and community aspects of public health nursing programs. Working Knowledge of: Community resources available for assistance in public health programs. Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing public health; causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; child growth and development and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs; principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexuality transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; procedures and practices used to promote maternal and child health and to assess infant, child, adolescent development and other special programs; principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases; differing cultural, religious, economic and social groups and their relationships to the delivery of and acceptance of health care services; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to: Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; guide the work of professional and para-professional personnel and volunteers and to provide clinical oversight of student nurses; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; use a computer, calculator, typewrite, telephone, facsimile machine, photocopy machine, and audio-visual equipment; and use clinical and instructional supplies and equipment including blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, audiometer, syringes and needles. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department.The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment.Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuousrecruitmentsmay close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: KC
Position Information Join our team to improve the public health of our community! Starting salary up to $51.03/hour! Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingualassignments Bilingual Spanish/English skillsare highly desired, but not required for all positions. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm skill levelfor bilingual positions. The bilingual premium pay begins upon the assignment of bilingual work. Please Note: This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Thesepositions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the II level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. The Public Health Nurse I is the entry-level classification in the Public Health Nurse series,where incumbents apply the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. These temporary, extra-helppositionswill work under the direction of the Nursing Services Director, or her designee. Assignmentsmayincludeproviding direct COVID-19 testing services while assigned to a mobile team working throughout the County atboth indoor and outdoor locations.Staff may be required to work onsite and/or perform telework. These positions will perform Nasopharyngeal / Oropharyngeal specimen collection on clients who have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive client or exposed at a work location.They may also work on a team that will enter nursing homes, homeless encampments, work locations, and homes of individuals who are confirmed to have, or suspected to exhibit, COVID-19 symptoms. Testing duties will also include: Setting-up the work-site including tables, chairs, and supplies Educating the clients about COVID-19, isolation, and quarantine Distributing a Health Order, if appropriate Documenting activities Assignments may include providing COVID-19 telework conducting case management and outbreak management activities which include: Initiating phone calls to affected parties Determining the infectious period Providing education ondisease mitigation Making referrals and providing resources to the public Following up with clientson health status and testing Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail. In addition, these position require the ability to: Establish rapport with clients and the public Document information in a detailed and timely manner Work in a fast-paced environment Problem solve and give directions Stand and wear an N95 mask for up to 8 hours Swab clients who are in a seated position (in chair or in car) Read and write English to complete lab slips and labels WORK SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS For COVID-19 testing services, the Public Health Nurse I positions will need to be Fit-tested for N95 (DHS provides on-site), and wear full PPE when swabbing. They may be required to drive a van to a testing location, carry 10-15 pound items to/from the van to the testing location, and stand for long periods. For COVID-19 case management services, the Public Health Nurse I position will be required to wear a face covering while participating within the Public Health offices. Schedules will vary; however, coverage will be 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Assignments will not be scheduled for less than32 hours per week and may include weekends (full-time preferred) Work schedule will be set by the supervisor based on availability and need EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for aCounty contribution towardmedical coverage. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-helppositions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this classification is Public Health Nurse I. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Knowledge of: Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing programs. Prevention, detection and treatment of communicable and chronic disease, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexually transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to: Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; to follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; and write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all your employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department.The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment.Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuousrecruitmentsmay close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: KC
Dec 21, 2020
Variable Shift
Position Information Join our team to improve the public health of our community! Starting salary up to $51.03/hour! Plus, an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingualassignments Bilingual Spanish/English skillsare highly desired, but not required for all positions. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to confirm skill levelfor bilingual positions. The bilingual premium pay begins upon the assignment of bilingual work. Please Note: This is a continuous recruitment. It may close without notice, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Thesepositions will be filled at either the I or II level. If you are interested in applying at the II level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that level. The Public Health Nurse I is the entry-level classification in the Public Health Nurse series,where incumbents apply the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This level requires possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. These temporary, extra-helppositionswill work under the direction of the Nursing Services Director, or her designee. Assignmentsmayincludeproviding direct COVID-19 testing services while assigned to a mobile team working throughout the County atboth indoor and outdoor locations.Staff may be required to work onsite and/or perform telework. These positions will perform Nasopharyngeal / Oropharyngeal specimen collection on clients who have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive client or exposed at a work location.They may also work on a team that will enter nursing homes, homeless encampments, work locations, and homes of individuals who are confirmed to have, or suspected to exhibit, COVID-19 symptoms. Testing duties will also include: Setting-up the work-site including tables, chairs, and supplies Educating the clients about COVID-19, isolation, and quarantine Distributing a Health Order, if appropriate Documenting activities Assignments may include providing COVID-19 telework conducting case management and outbreak management activities which include: Initiating phone calls to affected parties Determining the infectious period Providing education ondisease mitigation Making referrals and providing resources to the public Following up with clientson health status and testing Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail. In addition, these position require the ability to: Establish rapport with clients and the public Document information in a detailed and timely manner Work in a fast-paced environment Problem solve and give directions Stand and wear an N95 mask for up to 8 hours Swab clients who are in a seated position (in chair or in car) Read and write English to complete lab slips and labels WORK SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS For COVID-19 testing services, the Public Health Nurse I positions will need to be Fit-tested for N95 (DHS provides on-site), and wear full PPE when swabbing. They may be required to drive a van to a testing location, carry 10-15 pound items to/from the van to the testing location, and stand for long periods. For COVID-19 case management services, the Public Health Nurse I position will be required to wear a face covering while participating within the Public Health offices. Schedules will vary; however, coverage will be 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 6pm Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Assignments will not be scheduled for less than32 hours per week and may include weekends (full-time preferred) Work schedule will be set by the supervisor based on availability and need EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for aCounty contribution towardmedical coverage. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-helppositions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title for this classification is Public Health Nurse I. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate. Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working Knowledge of: Modern principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing, including preventive medicine, epidemiology, public health education, gerontology, and sociological problems involved in public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing programs. Prevention, detection and treatment of communicable and chronic disease, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Principles and procedures involved in family planning, sexually transmitted disease control, and pre and post-natal care; and current literature and trends in community health. Ability to: Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in assigned district or program; differentiate medical problems requiring immediate consultation with a physician rather than a deferred consultation; to follow prescribed protocols set up by physicians and to consult with physicians and other medical personnel; work effectively with families and individuals to assist them in solution to health problems; develop and maintain effective public relations with clients, staff, community groups and organizations; exercise independent judgment, analyze and evaluate situations independently and take appropriate actions; instruct in the prevention of disease and promotion of public health; and write and speak effectively and prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all your employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position.Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department.The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment.Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy.Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuousrecruitmentsmay close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: KC