Public Health Nurse I/II / Staff Nurse I/II - Part Time

County of Shasta (CA) • Redding, CA

48d • $36 - $53

About The Position

Public Health Nurse I: Under close supervision, to perform public health nursing, teaching and health guidance services in homes, clinics, and a wide variety of community settings in connection with health promotion and the prevention and control of disease or disability; to participate in assessment of the community that leads to development and implementation of sound health policy that improves the health outcomes of the citizenry of Shasta County; and to perform related work as required. Public Health Nurse II: Under general supervision, to perform public health nursing, teaching and health guidance services in homes, clinics, and a wide variety of community settings in connection with health promotion and the prevention and control of disease or disability; to participate in assessment of the community that leads to development and implementation of sound health policy that improves the health outcomes of the citizenry of Shasta County; and to perform related work as required. Staff Nurse I/II: Under general supervision, to perform professional nursing services for patients in the mental health programs of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and to perform related work as required. This is a part time position that includes benefits.

Requirements

• Public Health Nurse I: possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Public Health Nurse II: 12 months of experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I in Shasta County.
• Staff Nurse I: Graduation from an accredited program with an associate degree in nursing, bachelor's degree in nursing, or another equivalent program.
• Staff Nurse II: Six (6) months of experience performing the duties of a Registered Nurse.
• Public Health Nurse I: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; OR Possession of a valid California State Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate; AND Possession of an appropriate California driver license.
• Public Health Nurse II: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate Possession of a valid California driver license
• Staff Nurse I: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and Nurse Registration or possession of RN license within 120 days of the date of employment; OR Possession of a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and possession of RN license within 120 days of the date of employment; OR Possession of an Interim Nursing Permit.
• Staff Nurse II: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and Nurse Registration.

Nice To Haves

• The Case Management unit located in the Public Health Branch is looking for a Public Health Nurse who has a desire to work to improve the health of children with severe dental issues or who have been exposed to lead. The ideal candidate has case management experience and understands aspects of care coordination and program outreach. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, both orally and written. The candidate will be comfortable referring clients to resources and presenting to medical providers and community partners. The candidate must be able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Public Health Nurse I: Elicits health and social histories of individuals and families through use of observation and effective interviewing skills; participates in the promotion of maternal, child, adolescent and adult health; identifies health care needs through physical assessments; assesses developmental level and nutritional status of infants and children; recognizes the significance of abnormal findings; helps individuals and groups change their health behavior through discussions that highlight their specific health knowledge, attitudes, and skills; provides case management services based on assessment of the comprehensive health needs of the individual and family; identifies cultural patterns influencing community health practices, increases access of hard-to-reach populations to public health and other services, and assists in increasing the cultural competency of staff and the Health and Human Services Agency as an organization; teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups regarding specific diseases or health conditions as well as health maintenance; investigates instances of possible abuse and notifies appropriate agencies; investigates and monitors cases of communicable disease, obtains specimens, interprets laboratory results, determines sources and contacts to prevent the spread of communicable disease; compiles and uses records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning; attends required meetings and trainings; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Public Health Nurse II: Plans, organizes, and provides public health nursing services, including assessment, intervention, referral, and follow up of persons at high risk of complications throughout antepartum and postpartum periods, child rearing, infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood; assesses children and adults to assure early detection and referral of health conditions deviating from normal; provides tailor-made personal, preventive, and community health services to targeted populations in need; teaches individuals and groups about disease and disability prevention, and health promotion; participates in epidemiological investigations for control of communicable and chronic diseases; interacts with all aspects of the community--individual, family, agency, business, and professional; develops and implements community projects as an outgrowth of issues identified during public health nursing practice; mobilizes the community to develop partnerships and alliances to address identified high-priority community health needs; evaluates health of special population groups, such as the elderly, the culturally, economically, or geographically disadvantaged, or those with alternate life styles; identifies cultural patterns influencing community health practices, increases access of hard-to-reach populations to public health and other services, and increases the cultural competency of staff and the Health and Human Services Agency as an organization; keeps accurate, concise, and legally-appropriate records and reports; effectively uses records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning; attends required meetings and trainings; with certified sexually transmitted disease (STD) training and supervision, may be assigned to perform STD exams, including moderate complexity laboratory tests; prioritizes multiple tasks, exercises effective time management, and manages workload and personal stress well; may assume delegated responsibility for the work of the Program Supervisor or the Program Manager in the absence of either; and may supervise a small number of other Department staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Staff Nurse I: Assists in and personally administers general nursing care to assess patients at the mental health clinic or in the field (e.g., hospital emergency rooms, local shelters, board and care facilities, homes, etc.) to determine if they are a danger to themselves and others or gravely disabled; assess for signs of adverse effects of medications and for compliance with medication instructions; work closely with community agencies (e.g., crisis centers, hospital emergency room staff, law enforcement, and psychiatric hospitals); make preliminary observations of patients' conditions and prepare them for medical treatment; assist physicians in treatment and examinations and may record instructions as emergency orders; provide for carrying out prescribed tests and treatments, and personally handles the less difficult cases or treatments; observe patient for symptoms, progress, and results of medical and nursing treatments; report unusual occurrences and conditions of patients to supervisors; administer special medications; instruct patients or their relatives concerning home care; render first aid; keep charts and records; and periodically attend in-service meetings.
• Staff Nurse II: Administers general nursing care to assess patients at the Mental Health Clinic or in the field (e.g., hospital emergency rooms, local shelters, board and care facilities, homes, etc.) to determine if they are a danger to themselves and others or gravely disabled; assess for signs of adverse effects of medications and for compliance with medication instructions; work closely with community agencies (e.g., Crisis Centers, hospital emergency room staff, law enforcement, and psychiatric hospitals); make preliminary observations of patients' conditions and prepare them for medical treatment; assist physicians in treatment and examinations and may record instructions as emergency orders; provide for carrying out prescribed tests and treatments, and personally handles the more difficult cases or treatments; observe patient for symptoms, progress, and results of medical and nursing treatments; report unusual occurrences and conditions of patients to supervisors; administer special medications; instruct patients or their relatives concerning home care; render first aid; keep charts and records; and periodically attend in-service meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support