Public Health Nurse II

County of Nevada • Crown Point, CA

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About The Position

The Nevada County Public Health Department is recruiting Public Health Nurses at the Public Health Nurse I and II levels for regular part-time and full-time positions across multiple Public Health and Child Welfare Services programs. Applicants may identify a program preference or select “No preference.” Part-time salaries are prorated according to the percentage of full-time equivalent hours worked.

Program assignments include CYSHCN Parent Educator, Communicable Disease/Immunization/Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, and the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care. Duties depend on assignment and include home visiting and family-centered education, case investigation and follow-up, immunization support, lead exposure prevention, and case management and care coordination for children and families.

The department promotes community health through communicable disease control, emergency response coordination, case management, disease prevention, and wellness promotion. The position is part of a professional team serving Nevada County residents. Full-time staff benefits include leave, holidays, retirement, insurance, flexible spending accounts, and deferred compensation. Flexible schedules and telework options may be available depending on program needs.

Requirements

• For Level II, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• For Level II, two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license throughout employment.
• Possess a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possess a valid Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, or have submitted a pending application for the certificate; the certificate must be obtained within one year of hire as a Public Health Nurse I.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Parents as Teachers home visiting services focused on children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
• Provide family-centered education, developmental screening, case management, care coordination, and referrals to medical, behavioral health, educational, and community resources.
• Conduct communicable disease case investigations and follow-up through client interviews; implement control measures and support affected individuals.
• Manage Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program cases by assessing lead exposure risks, coordinating blood lead testing, and providing education and outreach to families, community partners, and providers.
• Support the Immunization program by administering vaccines, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, and delivering client and community education.
• Conduct developmental assessments for children involved with Child Welfare and Probation.
• Monitor and coordinate medication regimens and provide comprehensive case management support for children involved with Child Welfare and Probation.
• Ensure compliance with program mandates while promoting continuity, safety, and quality of care for children and youth navigating multiple service systems.

Benefits

• Generous leave program.
• 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Deferred compensation plan with 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
• Flexible schedules and telework options, depending on program needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level