RN Full-time
Amador County

Public Health Nurse I/II (Full Time)

Amador County Jackson, CA 95642, US
$44.73 - $59.80 / hour
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Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics

Public Health Nurse I

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, learns to plan and conduct a variety of public health clinics and services; provides basic nursing, educational and health counseling services in connection with the control and prevention of disease and adverse health conditions; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry level classification in Public Health Nurse series, responsible for performing the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework. This is the first working level classification for persons with requisite public health nursing certification, but limited public health nursing work experience. This classification is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse II in the latter is the journey level of the series, with responsibility for independently performing the full range of assigned duties.

REPORTS TO

Higher level management or supervisory staff.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This classification does not exercise supervision over staff.

Public Health Nurse II

DEFINITION

Under direction, plans, conducts and participates in a variety of public health clinics and services that support the County’s public health programs; provides nursing, educational and health counseling services in connection with family planning, the control and prevention of disease, and adverse health conditions; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level classification in the Public Health Nurse series. This classification is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents at this level are responsible for independently performing the full range of assigned duties.

REPORTS TO

Higher level management or supervisory staff.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Higher level management or supervisory staff.

Examples of Duties

Public Health Nurse I

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

  • Learns the performance of Public Health Nurse assignments and services.
  • Conducts physical examinations.
  • Assists with diagnosis and treatment (by protocol) of certain diseases. 
  • Learns to investigate and interview patients to determine health needs.
  • Acts to obtain treatment for ill patients. 
  • Learns to search for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases and give instructions in their prevention and care. 
  • Assists with the operations of clinics and satellite immunization sites assessing and providing immunizations and family planning services.
  • Serves as a patient advocate to assist patients with attaining optimal health care.
  • Learns to coordinate health care between patients and care providers. 
  • Learns to assess, screen, and provide intervention strategies to high-risk individuals and families in clinics and home visits. 
  • Learns to instruct parents on child safety, growth, and development and screen for signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive.
  • Reports abuse of children, elderly or the disabled. 
  • When requisite experience is obtained, acts as "on-call" nurse to receive referrals and provide information. 
  • Performs case management as assigned. 
  • Screens for tuberculosis by giving and reading skin tests, providing medications and education. 
  • Participates in patient meetings for "special needs" children. 
  • Learns to make public presentations on health issues and needs. 
  • Documents treatment given and medications in patients' charts.
  • Keeps statistics on a variety of communicable diseases. 
  • Teaches prenatal care to expectant mothers. 
  • Learns to work cooperatively with County departments, state and federal agencies and with community groups on local health issues.
  • Provides education counseling and screening for AIDS. 
  • Draws blood samples to determine deficiencies or assist with disease diagnosis. 
  • May make home visits as needed.
  • Meets with health care providers to recruit their participation in health programs.
  • Participates in family planning and other department programs.
  • Participates in Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Medi-Cal Administration Activity (MAA) services.

Public Health Nurse II

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

  • Performs a variety of professional nursing duties in support of the County’s public health programs.
  • Nursing areas may include, but are not limited to clinics, family planning, disease control and prevention, and counseling services;
  • Conducts physical examinations
  • Diagnoses and treats (by protocol) certain diseases;
  • Investigates and interviews patients and acts to obtain treatment for ill patients
  • Searches for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases and gives instructions in their prevention and care;
  • Assists with the operations of clinics and satellite immunization sites assessing and providing immunizations and family planning services
  • Serves as a patient advocate to assist patients with attaining optimal health care;
  • Coordinates health care between patients and care providers
  • Assesses, screens, and provides intervention strategies to high-risk individuals and families in clinics and home visits;
  • Instructs parents on child safety, growth, and development and screens for signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive;
  • Reports abuse of children, elderly or the disabled;
  • Acts as "on-call" nurse to receive referrals and provide information;
  • Provides case management to patients with pulmonary tuberculosis which includes coordination with their physician, monitoring compliance in treatment;
  • Screens for tuberculosis by giving and reading skin tests, providing medications and education;
  • Participates in patient meetings for "special needs" children;
  • Functions in an outreach and education capacity by giving presentations to the public on special health concerns such as AIDS or child health issues;
  • Documents treatment given and medications in patients' charts;
  • Keeps statistics on a variety of communicable diseases
  • Teaches prenatal care to expectant mothers;
  • Works cooperatively with County departments, state and federal agencies and community groups on local health issues
  • Provides education counseling and screening for AIDS;
  • Draws blood samples to determine deficiencies or assist with disease diagnosis
  • Makes home visits
  • Meets with health care providers to recruit their participation in health programs;
  • Participates in family planning and other department programs;
  • May functions as Deputy Director for CHDP program
  • May work in California Children’s Service, Maternal Child Health, Child Health and Disability Programs, or other special programs;
  • Participates in Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Medi-Cal Administration Activity (MAA) services.

Essential Qualifications

Public Health Nurse I

Knowledge of: 

  • Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive health system.
  • Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and public health nursing.
  • Public health issues and problems.
  • Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services.
  • Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including venereal disease, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
  • Means of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs.
  • Sociological and cultural problems involved in public health nursing.
  • Community resources and demographics.
  • Principles of public health education.
  • State laws relating to reporting child/adult abuse.
  • Reproductive physiology and child development.
  • Human Anatomy
  • Operations, services and activities of a clinic setting.
  • Applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Ability to: 

  • Learn to provide professional nursing support in an assigned program area.
  • Learn to educate and work with patients and their families.
  • Read and understand medical information.
  • Assess the physical conditions of patients.
  • Learn to make oral presentations to local community groups and health care providers.
  • Maintain confidentiality of material.
  • Learn to coordinate assigned activities with community organizations and other government agencies.
  • Interview patients and families to gather medical history.
  • Draw blood samples.
  • Learn appropriate resources for clients and make referral to those agencies.
  • Work responsibly with physicians and other members of the medical team.
  • Effectively represent the Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. 
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Public Health Nurse II

Knowledge of: 

  • Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and public health nursing.
  • Operations services and activities of a comprehensive public health system.
  • Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services.
  • Public health issues and problems.
  • Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including venereal disease, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
  • Means of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs.
  • Sociological and cultural problems involved in public health nursing.
  • Community resources and demographics.
  • Principles of public health education.
  • State laws relating to reporting Child/Adult abuse.
  • Reproductive physiology and child development.
  • Human anatomy
  • Operations, services and activities of a clinic setting.
  • Applicable state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Ability to: 

  • Provide professional nursing support in assigned program areas.
  • Educate and work with patients and their families.
  • Read and understand medical information.
  • Assess the physical conditions of patients.
  • Make oral presentations to local community groups and health care providers.
  • Investigate adverse health situations and recommend solutions.
  • Maintain confidentiality of material.
  • Coordinate assigned activities with community organizations and other government agencies.
  • Interview patients and family to gather medical history.
  • Draw blood samples.
  • Determine appropriate resources for clients and make referral to those agencies.
  • Work responsibly with physicians and other members of the medical team.
  • Effectively represent the Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Training and Experience

Public Health Nurse I

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university;

OR

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California and a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Possession of an appropriate, current, and valid California Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Public Health Nurse II

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved public health nursing program. Public Health Nurse Certificate preferred;

OR

Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program with a minimum of five (5) years of experience providing nursing services in public health programs, clinics or hospital settings serving high risk populations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov

**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

 

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

***All Amador County Employees are Disaster Service Workers***

EmployerAmador County (CA)

Address

810 Court Street

Jackson, California, 95642

Phone209-223-6456

Websitehttp://www.amadorgov.org

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DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA. DBHDS is seeking dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse Professionals. A Registered Nurse II at DBHDS is responsible for providing advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as nursing standards and regulations. Registered Nurses are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility. Positions are available for our day shift (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) and will work 12-hour shifts in a non-rotating Pitman schedule. This position may be required to work overtime. This position will work weekends on a rotating basis. **This position requires completion of a consecutive 4-week New Employee Orientation for on-the-job training. Orientation hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break for Orientation Week 1 and then as scheduled by the Nurse Educator for the remaining Orientation Weeks 2-4, which will include some day shift.** Minimum Qualifications Experience working as a Registered Nurse. Current and in good standing Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or license eligible; multi-state compact endorsement is accepted. Valid driver's license is required and must remain valid and in good standing throughout employment. This position will also require: Knowledge of the theory and practice of nursing and psychiatric nursing. Knowledge and skills related to psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery models. Successfully complete BLS, Therapeutic Options (TO) and other required training upon employment at facility. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, team focused care and professional approach. Displays the ability to plan, implement and evaluate care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric and physical disorders, and cultural needs of the individual psychiatric patient. Presents good clinical knowledge and resource to staff. Experience/Ability to delegate, supervise, evaluate nursing processes to help solve complex problems. Registered Nurses are also responsible for safely implementing the use of Seclusion/Restraints including knowledge of physical/emotional risk factors of the patients served at the facility. Additional Considerations Experience as a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term or correctional setting. Veterans and people with National Service. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A successful fingerprint-based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources. Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance. DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 434-421-3060 Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.