PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Public Health Nurse (PHN) II, CF is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating the institutional public health and infection control programs at intermediate institutions. The PHN II, CF provides technical assistance to institutional staff in the implementation of infectious disease control policies and procedures and conducts epidemiological investigations with the guidance of the Public Health Branch, California Correctional Health Care Services. Interacts with State and local authorities on public health issues. The PHN II, 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 II, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.
Requirements
- Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in California and a current certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California.
- One year of experience performing the duties of a Public Health Nurse I, Correctional Facility, in the California state service.
- Two years of experience as a public health nurse/community health nurse.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Responsibilities
- planning, coordinating, and evaluating the institutional public health and infection control programs at intermediate institutions
- providing technical assistance to institutional staff in the implementation of infectious disease control policies and procedures
- conducting epidemiological investigations with the guidance of the Public Health Branch, California Correctional Health Care Services
- interacting with State and local authorities on public health issues
- ensuring the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients
- coordinating interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care
- addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients
- promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources
Benefits
- Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
- Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.
- Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
