PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited educational institution in nursing or completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California licensing requirements.

Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.
Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited educational institutionin nursing or completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California licensing requirements; and

One (1) year of full-time public health nursing experience comparable to that of a Public Health Nurse I with Lake County

OR

Four (4) years of full-time responsible experience as a Registered Nurse.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

Full Job Description

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, plans and conducts a variety of professional practices promoting and protecting the health of populations; provides nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; performs data collection and analysis; program planning; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry and first working level classification in the Public Health Nurse series. Incumbents must have requisite public health nursing certifications but have limited public health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the latter is expected to perform a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities on a more independent basis. Positions in the Public Health Nurse series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Plans, organizes, and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting.
• May work within a special program such as Immunization Program, Child Health and Disability Program, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers.
• Teaches and demonstrates health practices for individuals and groups.
• Instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures.
• Identify individual and family problems that are detrimental to good health.
• Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits.
• Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies.
• Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs.
• Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations.
• Learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, communities, and public health clinics.
• Prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services based on findings.
• Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items.
• May work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services.
• Prepares reports and documents health findings.
• Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing.
• Demographic, biostatistical, and data collection methods utilized in evaluating public health needs and problems.
• Major health concerns and risk factors of the populations served.
• Principles and practices of public health case management and coordinative care.
• Principles, practices, and techniques used to assess the physical, mental, and developmental health of children and adults.
• Community aspects of public health nursing, including community resources and demography.
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing communicable diseases, public health, and disabling conditions.
• Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.
• Child growth and development.
• Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
• Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs.
• Principles of public health education.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Written and oral communications skills.
• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.

Ability to:

• Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program.
• Provide specialized health care case management to diverse pediatric and adult populations with varying levels of acuity.
• Identify individual, family, community, and population-based assets, needs, values, beliefs, resources, and influencing environmental factors.
• Perform focused physical assessments, apply selected diagnostic testing and disease detection screening, and develop effective interventions.
• Learn to apply the principles of epidemiology to a broad range of social, health, and wellness concerns.
• Identify community health needs through analysis of epidemiological data and information.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical, and health data.
• Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.
• Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing.
• Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.
• Effectively represent the nursing division in contacts with the public, other County staff, and other government agencies.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited educational institution in nursing or completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California licensing requirements.

Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, plans and conducts a variety of professional practices promoting and protecting the health of populations; provides nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; performs data collection and analysis; program planning; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level classification in the Public Health Nurse series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform a larger range of duties and activities on a more independent basis. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse, Senior in that the latter has greater program coordination responsibilities, as well as serving as lead workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises no supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Plans, organizes, and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting.
• May work within a special program such as Immunization Program, Child Health and Disability Program, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers.
• Develops, plans, and directs resources consistent with program goals and objectives.
• Teaches and demonstrates health practices for individuals and groups.
• Instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures.
• Identifies individual and family problems that are detrimental to good health.
• May make home visits to assess individual's progress.
• Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits.
• Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies.
• Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs.
• Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations.
• May plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics.
• Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings.
• Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items.
• May consult with multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for at-risk families.
• Works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine.
• Demographic, biostatistical, and data collection methods utilized in evaluating public health needs and problems.
• Major health concerns and risk factors of the populations served.
• Principles and practices of public health case management and coordinative care.
• Principles, practices, and techniques used to assess the physical, mental, and developmental health of children and adults.
• Community aspects of public health nursing, including community resources and demography.
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
• Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.
• Child growth and development.
• Unique psycho, social, and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program.
• Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases.
• Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs.
• Customer service principles and techniques.
• Written and oral communications skills.
• Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program.
• Organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program.
• Provide specialized health care case management to diverse pediatric and adult populations with varying levels of acuity.
• Identify individual, family, community, and population-based assets, needs, values, beliefs, resources, and influencing environmental factors.
• Perform focused physical assessments, apply selected diagnostic testing and disease detection screening, and develop effective interventions.
• Apply the principles of epidemiology to a broad range of social, health, and wellness concerns.
• Identify community health needs through analysis of epidemiological data and information.
• Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations.
• Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.
• Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
• Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both 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.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines.
• Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned toperform a variety of work tasks.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited educational institution nursing or completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California licensing requirements; and

One (1) year of full-time public health nursing experience comparable to that of a Public Health Nurse I with Lake County

OR

Four (4) years of full-time responsible experience as a Registered Nurse.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $81,764.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you at any time in the future, require sponsorship?

Ability to Commute:

• Lakeport, CA 95453 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeport, CA 95453: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person