PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
State of California - Fresno, CA
posted 10 days ago
About the position
Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Public Health Nurse (PHN) I, CF assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the institutional public health and infection control programs at basic institutions. The PHN I, CF provides technical assistance to institutional staff in the implementation of infectious disease control policies and procedures and conducts epidemiological investigations with the assistance and guidance of the Public Health Branch, California Correctional Health Care Services. The PHN I, CF, in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care. The PHN I, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and evaluating institutional public health and infection control programs.
- Provide technical assistance to institutional staff in implementing infectious disease control policies and procedures.
- Conduct epidemiological investigations with guidance from the Public Health Branch.
- Ensure delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care.
- Address ongoing health care needs of patients.
- Promote timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.
Requirements
- Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Possession of a current certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California.
Nice-to-haves
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Convenient transportation options including light rail and pre-tax parking.
- On-site ATM and café.
- Access to nearby shopping locations and eateries.
