Public Health Nurse I/II

Butte County•Oroville, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse for the Infectious Disease Control Program, along with a Public Health Nurse for the California Children's Program and the Healthcare Program for Children in Foster Care. New baccalaureate nursing graduates are welcome to apply for the PHN I position using a California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) interim permit (IP), but must receive RN License and PHN Certificate within 6 months of hire. The PHN - Infectious Diseases Program: PHN - Infection Prevention Specialist: This position will work in the Infectious Diseases Program (IDC) to support policy and program implementation in the area of infection prevention within skilled nursing facilities, healthcare facilities, and other congregate residential facilities. Duties include serving as a technical expert and resource person to Public Health Nurses and healthcare facilities/providers on infection prevention; investigating and/or supporting outbreak response to reportable or emerging infectious diseases of concern within healthcare facilities and congregate settings; and serving as a policy liaison to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to learn and share best practices and policy recommendations related to healthcare associated infections and infection prevention. PHN - California Children's Program and the Healthcare Program for Children in Foster Care: PHN - Children's Program: This position is located in Chico and is assigned to the California Children's Services (CCS) Program and the Healthcare Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC). This position will be working primarily within the CCS Program. Experience in pediatrics, care coordination, and medical eligibility determinations for children with chronic health conditions are highly desirable. Strong multidisciplinary communication skills and public health experience are preferred. This recruitment is for Level I and Level II. The salary range for level I is $2,918.40 - $3,912.00 biweekly ($36.48 - $48.90 per hour). The salary range for level II is $3,224.00 - $4,320.80 biweekly ($40.30 - $54.01 per hour).

Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing
Public Health Nurse I: None.
Public Health Nurse II: One (1) year of professional experience in public health nursing or community setting equivalent to the Public Health Nurse I-level.
Possess and maintain a valid license as a Registered Nurse and a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Applicants who have recently graduated from a Baccalaureate Nursing program, and have not taken the NCLEX-RN may only apply if they possess a California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) interim permit (IP). The IP will also serve in lieu of the Public Health Nurse Certificate until they receive their Public Health Nurse Certificate. The interim permit is not renewable and is in effect to the expiration date (6 months after issuance) or until the results of the examination are mailed, at which time it becomes null and void. Continued employment is dependent on receiving a passing score on the NCLEX-RN, and the possession of a Public Health Nurse Certificate.
Possess and maintain valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Must possess a valid US driver’s license upon date of application.
Must obtain California driver’s license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatrics, care coordination, and medical eligibility determinations for children with chronic health condition are highly desirable.
Strong multidisciplinary communication skills and public health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of nursing and coordinative duties in the provision of public health services to special populations and high risk, high acuity clients and their families to enhance the health and safety of the community; to treat and prevent the spread of communicable diseases; addresses prenatal, child, and adolescent health care concerns; and provides resources for healthy living choices for the populations served.
Conducts comprehensive physical, psycho-social, and developmental assessments, performs diagnostic testing, reviews and interprets laboratory findings, and provides treatment and intervention pursuant to standardized procedures and protocols in a clinical, home, office, community or other setting.
Performs in-home visits to assess the health of clients and their families; identifies behaviors and lifestyle choices that place clients at risk for disease or adverse health conditions.
Provides case management and care coordination services to clients to aid in the development and maintenance of healthy living choices; sources private, public, and community health and social services agencies for the provision of services based on client needs and acuity such as prenatal and postpartum care, addiction recovery, and communicable disease treatment and prevention; works with clients who have co-existing conditions which require the coordination of care from multiple service providers.
Follows up on treatment recommendations with clients and other involved agencies to ensure effective care and to provide guidance to clients and their families.
Provides counseling and guidance to clients who have contracted a communicable disease; records communicable disease occurrences as mandated; explains doctor instructions and recommendations to clients and their families including isolation and preventive techniques.
Develops comprehensive nursing care plans, acts as a client liaison and advocate to medical and other community resources; educates and counsels individuals, families, and groups regarding specific diseases or health conditions as well as health maintenance, promotion, and rehabilitation.
Provides preventive healthcare such as well-patient clinics, vaccinations, and prenatal and postpartum nursing care; performs selected diagnostic tests using standardized procedures; gives prescribed treatments; assists physicians in outpatient clinics; acts as telephone advice nurse.
Reviews, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming communicable disease reporting data and additional information on cases of infectious diseases to determine the health risks of clients and the community; may investigate the most difficult and sensitive communicable disease cases; assists in the development of methods to prevent, control, and treat communicable diseases.
Determines medical eligibility for the California Children’s Services (CCS) program; initiates case management services; processes requests for services and equipment; assists in estimating cost of medical care; makes case closure determinations and determines appropriate Notice of Action responses.
Works with other providers and community partners to coordinate care for individuals or groups with infectious diseases.
Develops and conducts educational and outreach activities for community, professional, and educational groups on selected public health concerns, best practices, and early detection and prevention techniques.
Evaluates and addresses the health needs of special populations including the elderly, recent immigrants, and other cultural and socioeconomic groups; assesses cultural and linguistic differences and coordinates language interpretation services as needed.
Serves on interdisciplinary committees and task forces as a public health advisor and subject matter expert; acts as a public health consultant to community groups and participates on a variety of health planning and educational committees.
Assists with training, orientation, oversight and evaluation of precepting nursing students.
Updates and maintains a variety of client charts, files, and other records; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports as required.
Receives and responds appropriately to client complaints and concerns.
Performs related duties as assigned.