What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Public Health Nurse - Extended Recruitment position at County of Tehama?
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
About the Position :
Under the direction of the Public Health Director, this position plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of Public Health programs and services. They provide supervision of subordinate staff and operate under nursing protocols and medical direction from the Health Officer.
Required Knowledge of:
- Principles, methods and procedures of nursing as applied in public health practice, preventive medicine and sanitation;
- Community aspects of nursing programs;
- Prevention and/or early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, handicapping conditions, mental illnesses and other disabling conditions;
- Fiscal management principals
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Two (2) years of nursing experience in a public or community health setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience is desirable.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Requires a valid California driver’s license.
- Requires a valid license to practice as a registered nurse and a valid public health nursing certificate issued by the State of California.
- Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a national provider identifier (NPI).
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill current vacancies for a Supervising Public Health Nurse or a Licensed Clinical Nurse Supervisor (see separate recruitment), as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Testing Dates: March 14-17, 2025. Testing will be provided via email.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Emily Unger
530-527-8491 ext. 3830 I Emily.Unger@tchsa.netAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
Salary : $52 - $63
