What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse I/II position at County of Lake?
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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.This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The $10,000.00 hiring incentive will be made in two (2) $5,000.00 payments. The first $5,000.00 payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second $5,000.00 payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation.Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE ILicensing 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 IILicensing 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; andOne (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.
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.This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The $10,000.00 hiring incentive will be made in two (2) $5,000.00 payments. The first $5,000.00 payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second $5,000.00 payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation.Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE ILicensing 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 IILicensing 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; andOne (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.
