Public Health Nurse I

sjgov•Stockton, CA

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About The Position

San Joaquin County is recruiting to fill two vacancies in the Public Health Services department and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies. The Public Health Nurse I provides nursing education, counseling, clinical and case-management services in community health programs. Services address disease control and prevention, maternal and child health, and other adverse health conditions, and are delivered through home visits, schools, clinics, conferences, and family health counseling. Nurses work with clients, families, schools, community agencies, providers, and other County staff to identify health needs, coordinate services, and promote public health. The position also supports public health program planning, recordkeeping, reporting, and, as assigned, epidemiological investigations. Applicants must hold a valid California Registered Nurse license and California driver’s license, and have a California Public Health Nursing Certificate or provide verification at application time that an application for the certificate is pending. The certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire or the employee may be released from probation. Appointment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation. The County provides a broad benefits package to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement coverage, paid leave, and educational programs.

Requirements

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate, or verification at the time of application that an application for certification has been submitted and is pending. The certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire; failure may result in release from probation.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of public health nursing principles, methods, trends, practices, and procedures; preventive medicine; and medical implications of exposure to toxics.
Knowledge of causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions; child growth and family health; community health and community resources; maternal, child, and adolescent health; care of the aged; and relevant sociological, psychological, and physical problems.
Ability to perform professional public health nursing services; plan and conduct clinical services; train staff; instruct in disease prevention and proper nursing care; collect data and prepare reports; represent the Health Agency and public health nursing in the community; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide public health nursing education and health counseling concerning disease control and prevention, maternal and child health, and other adverse health conditions through home visits, schools, clinics, conferences, and family health counseling.
Interview clients, take case histories, give prescribed treatments, record data, and assess client needs and priorities within the family context.
Manage cases to address clients’ health and psychosocial needs; provide client and family teaching, counseling, and referrals to other agencies.
Consult with schools, individuals, and community agencies, and provide health-related information to clients, family members, providers, social workers, case managers, and others.
Research health issues.
Plan and conduct public health nursing services and clinics, and coordinate public health programs with other staff.
Gather information, maintain confidential medical records, develop information, and prepare reports; may assist with grant proposals and expenditure justifications.
Conduct epidemiological investigations as assigned.
Attend meetings and conferences to stay current on public health problems and issues.
May help train other staff in nursing practices and procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance with a choice of three plans; dependent coverage is available, and employees pay a portion of premiums.
Dental insurance with a choice of two plans; employee-only coverage is provided at no cost, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Vision insurance; employee-only coverage is provided at no cost, with dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage, with the amount based on years of continuous service; employees may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
Voluntary Section 125 flexible benefits plan for eligible health and dependent-care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
County retirement plan coverage under the County Retirement Act of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code; Roth IRA option is also available.
Vacation accrual, up to 15 days annually during the first 10 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays per year.
Educational leave of 40 hours per fiscal year for full-time employees, or 24 hours for part-time employees eligible for benefits.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation, and a sick-leave incentive for eligible employees.
Bereavement leave of three paid days for an immediate family member’s death, with two additional days of accrued leave for specified close family members.
Merit salary increases for eligible employees after serving the required time at each salary step.
Standby pay for employees designated to standby status.
A 5% educational supplement for bargaining-unit nurses meeting one of the listed degree or specialty-certification criteria.
Reimbursement of required state license or certification renewal fees for specific classifications under the CNA MOU.
Educational reimbursement for eligible employees, subject to stated annual and semester limits.
Downtown Stockton parking contribution for eligible employees assigned to the Downtown Core Area.
Up to 40 hours per year to participate in children’s school activities, limited to eight hours per month.
Job sharing may be available to regular, permanent full-time employees, subject to approval.