APS/IHSS Nurse I/II

JOB SUMMARY

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health nursing, including community aspects of nursing programs and provisions for continuity of patient care; federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing public health; causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases; child growth and development; procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health; environmental, sociological and psychological problems encountered in carrying on a health program; current literature, trends and advances in the profession; work of other social and health agencies and functions of other professions in relation to public health nursing; sociological and emotional problems involved in care of patients with tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases and chronic diseases, substance abuse and addictions, handicapped and crippled children, and other afflicted persons; principles of mental health; use and effects of medications; principles of medical record keeping; advanced mathematics; basic computer applications and techniques; and standard office equipment. May require knowledge of a foreign language as determined by community need.

Ability to: Exercise independent judgment and plan, organize and carry out public health nursing activities in a local area; assist clients and family members in the satisfactory solution of health problems; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with patients, families and agencies; analyze situations accurately and take effective actions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare reports; maintain medical charts and records; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion and manual dexterity in the handling of patients or equipment; distinguish colors; operate/utilize specialized nursing equipment, tools and supplies relevant to the position; operate standard office equipment; utilize various software programs relevant to the position; and operate a motor vehicle. May require ability to speak a foreign language, as determined by community need.

Education and Experience:
Public Health Nurse I: Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Public Health Nurse II: Bachelor's degree in nursing, with one year of experience of medical/surgical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.
Meets state requirement for Training in Child Abuse Detection as indicated in California Administrative Code Title 17, Section 4501(4).
Possession of valid CPR Certification.
May require the possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Must be able to support the weight of patients for brief periods of time in positioning/ transporting; ability to operate and use a variety of health care equipment and tools; must be able to work in a health care environment.

Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.