330,626 Public Health Nurse jobs in the United States

Locations: Odanah, WI

Type:Tribal

Salary Range:Salary Negotiable

Open Period:5/30/2025 until filled

Summary:For further information and how to apply, contact directly:

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Duties:Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. ? Develops/implements policies and procedures for a comprehensive Community Health Nursing Program. ? Develops and implements the Tribe's CHN Quality Assurance program. ? Conducts epidemiological surveys, field investigations, research studies, and community assessments to appraise health needs. ? Plans, implements, and maintains appropriate health programs and services based upon data collected. which identify health needs and determine community health nursing priorities. ? Assists in the development and implementation of a written health referral system. ? Coordinates efforts with Tribal Health Programs, County Health Services IHS, the State Health Department, and other community agencies to provide an optimal level of health services and continuity of patient care. ? Responsible for communicable disease reporting via Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS). ? Develops a centralized registry management system. ? Provides skilled nursing to individuals and families through administering treatment, medications, and rehabilitative activities. ? Assists in providing health education and workshops to young parents in the community on a one-to-one and group basis. ? Assists with the coordination of the immunization program including management of the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR), state grant, and immunization clinics. ? Assists in setting up immunization clinics within the community. Informs those who need immunizations of their importance, schedules appointments for immunizations, and refers to the FNP or CHN as needed. ? Prepares and submits required monthly reports to Tribal Council, Clinic Administrator, and Health Board. ? Provides nursing services and healthcare education at homes and BRHWC. ? Develops treatment and intervention plans based on healthcare asse

Qualifications:Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Required: ? A Registered Nurse with a BSN from an institution accredited by NLN is required. ? Must possess current RN license in the State of Wisconsin or have reciprocity with Wisconsin if licensed in another state. ? Two to four years' previous experience in nutrition, health, and wellness is preferred. ? Two years of supervisory experience. ? Advanced Public Health Nurse - Board Certified (APHN-BC) preferred. Other Skills and Abilities: Required: Knowledge and experience with computers, word-processing software, general office procedures, and experience with

Work Type:Permanent, Full

Announcement #:Community/Public Health Nurse

Salary: $9,504.00 - $2,981.00 Monthly

Location : Salinas, CA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 24/52E80/08PH

Department: Health

Division: Public Health

Opening Date: 08/15/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

9,504 - 12,981 per Month

Priority Screening Date: September 9, 2024

Exam # 24/52E80/08PH

Summary of Position

The Health Department's Public Health (PH) Bureau is seeking to fill two (2) fulltime Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) positions in the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program.

The Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) coordinates and supervises the operation of health-related services and programs involving comprehensive case management, education, prevention, and collaboration with and coordination of community resources. These services are delivered by a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. The supervisor uses principles of reflective practice and staff development to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors to build and model a strengths-based client-centered culture.

The ECM Program serves clients who are experiencing homelessness, have chronic medical conditions, are high utilizers of the emergency department and/or hospitalizations, and/or have severe mental health diagnosis. As part of the CalAIM initiative, the Bureau's ECM program is expanding to serve a larger proportion of individuals in Monterey County eligible for services. The SPHN will lead a multidisciplinary team of Community Service Aide IIs, Behavioral Health Aides, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Public Health Nurse IIs. In this position, the incumbent will hire and train new team members, assign and review the workload of the team, and coordinate with partners. This will include the evaluation of program effectiveness, and provide technical expertise and recommend and implement policies and procedures to ensure ECM's daily operations comply with both long and short-term program goals and objectives and agency policies and Procedures. Additionally, the incumbent will also assist the PH Program Manager track expenditures and draft reports.

As of September 8, 2023, the Health Department may offer up to 10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment hired after September 8, 2023. Exam Plan 24/52E80/08PH.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff. Assists in hiring staff and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate; approves staff leave requests. Evaluates staff training needs and develops strategies for addressing training needs; promotes team building.
• Coordinates program operations with other county departments as well as other agencies.
• Coordinates, supervises, and directly participates in carrying out a variety of complex and varied health services programs.
• Assesses and anticipates program needs and recommends and implements policies and procedures designed to assure that daily operations comply with both long and short-term program goals and objects and agency policies and procedures.
• Provides technical expertise concerning the medical, nursing, technical, professional and or administrative elements of programs; evaluates and makes decisions on difficult programs or admirative problems.
• Prepares annual program planning documents; analyzes and provides cost and revenue input for budgets, grants, etc. Administers grant funds and budgets; evaluates financial aspects of programs relative to approved budgets and service plans. Participates in developing division objectives and priorities.
• Establishes methods for evaluating program effectiveness.
• Serves on relevant committees and task forces, as assigned; serves as liaison to state and other governmental agencies.
• Develops and submits a variety of management reports and program evaluation.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website:

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and procedures of public health nursing.

Working knowledge of:

• The principles and practices used in public health program coordination and implementation.
• The principles and practices used in basic budget and grant administration.
• The laws, codes and standards applicable to specific public health programs.
• Community aspects, needs and resources relative to specific public health programs.
• Principles and practices of staff supervision and development.

Some knowledge of:

• In addition, depending on the particular public health programs assigned, each position in this class will require knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods and terminology used in specific medical specialties (e.g., maternal/child health, immunization, perinatal, communicable disease, STD's, etc.).

Skills and Ability to:

• Analyze, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from data; evaluate problems, policies, procedures and formulate an effective course of action.
• Think creatively; develop new methods, procedures, or approaches to achieve program goals; exercise initiative ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult administrative and technical problems.
• Plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate multi-faceted projects and studies, including coordination and planning for resources, manpower and timing.
• Plan, directs and evaluate the work of others.
• Speak effectively before groups for the purpose of soliciting and providing information and/or persuading others to pursue a specific course of action.
• Write effectively to produce a variety of reports, correspondence and advertisement materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted through the course of work; interface with community and agency representatives regarding issues of a sensitive or political nature.
• Work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Understand, interpret and apply rules, laws, policies and regulations relative to specific public health programs.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education: Completion of coursework leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a certificate in Public Health Nursing which included courses in the principles of supervision and administration and public health.

AND

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional public health program experience which include lead-worker level responsibilities, and which provide a broad knowledge of public health programs.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the F Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Michelle Cazola

Health Department

Attn: Human Resources

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: (

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Personnel Analyst Priscilla Herrera at ( and

01

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

02

Do you have a California Registered Nursing License?

• Yes
• No

03

Please provide your California RN registration number and expiration date.

04

Do you have a California Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate? (Applicants that do not possess a Public Health Nurse Certificate will not be screened out but must have the certification at the time of hire.)

• Yes
• No

05

Please provide your PHN Certificate registration number and expiration date.

06

Please describe your experience, education, and or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill, and ability to train, evaluate, discipline, and assign work to staff.

07

Please describe your experience, education, and/or training in one or more health programs that demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and ability to plan, organize, lead, supervise participate in or coordinate health programs, identify needs, and develop program objectives, procedures, and evaluation of techniques.

Required Question

Salary : $97,944.00 - $25,004.00 Annually
Location : 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 809_HHSA_PH_080124
Department: Health & Human Services Agency - Public Health
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH

SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND NURSING CERTIFICATE AND NURSING LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

FINAL FILING DATE: ** CONTINUOUS **
SALARY INFORMATION

8,162 - 10,417 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / 47.09 - 60.10 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with a centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA's services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.
The Public Health Branch focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, family violence, and lead poisoning. Public Health helps the community develop policies and support community environments that encourage healthy behaviors. It promotes nutrition and physical activity, healthy aging, worksite wellness and healthy communities. Public Health is also where the HHSA's emergency response unit is headquartered, and its laboratory provides testing services for Shasta and numerous other Northern California counties.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Specialty Health Services Program Manager, plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the activities of Public Health Nursing and other assigned staff providing public health services; acts as liaison with other divisions within the Health Department, with other provider staff and community agencies; works to provide, interpret, and improve public health services in the absence of the Specialty Health Services Manager; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are distinguished from Public Health Nurse II positions by having the responsibility for directing Public Health services by providing leadership, responsibility, and supervision for the staff assigned to the team. Positions in this class are distinguished from PHN III positions by this position's primary responsibility for communicable disease control and the oversight of Public Health Nursing field services.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of members of the public health nursing team in providing services in clinics, homes, and the community at large (including assisting in hiring, and providing training, motivation, evaluation, and, when needed, assisting in any disciplinary process); plans, organizes and supervises special programs, evaluates effectiveness of current public health nursing policies and practices, assists with formulating new policies and procedures; serves as the Department's Case Management Coordinator; maintains complete records, compiling and using reports and statistics for science-based appraisals, and monitoring health outcomes of target populations; prepares clear and concise reports; provides energetic leadership on activities and policies which impact the health of the community; provides liaison between the Health Department and other individuals, agencies, or organizations; conducts public/group meetings for the purpose of health education and prevention; provides guidance, leadership, and assists in the solution of problem cases encountered by the nursing team; evaluates the effectiveness of public health nursing services and community projects and initiates improvement as appropriate, conferring as needed with the Specialty Health Services Manager and with the Health Officer/Director; collaborates with and advocates for appropriate Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health population-based services; assists in providing for on-going training and development for members of the team or other Public Health staff as directed; may represent Public Health Department on or before discussion groups, community boards, organizations and public or private groups, as assigned; participates with other Public Health Department divisions and community groups in identifying, developing, and improving needed public health services; and assists in increasing access to public health services for hard-to-reach populations and in improving the cultural competency of the Public Health Department as an organization.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing public health; principles and practices of public health nursing as applied in public health practice and preventive medicine, in regards to assessment and planning of individual, family, and community needs; environmental, sociological, and cultural factors which influence individual and community health; principles of supervision, training, education, and team building; work of other social and health agencies and functions of other professions as related to the public health team; basic statistical concepts in public health; and current literature trends in public health and public health nursing.
Ability to: Exercise independent sound judgment and plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in a leadership capacity; effectively supervise assigned staff; problem solve or assist staff in the case management of complex cases requiring advanced public health nursing skills; mobilize the community to develop partnerships and alliances to address high-priority community health needs; analyze, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from data; assist in the assessment of the capacity of the maternal, child, and adolescent health system; speak and write effectively; develop and implement quality assessment and quality improvement activities; establish and maintain collaborative relations with public and private social and health agencies; analyze situations accurately; evaluate problems, policies and procedures, and take effective action; prepare and conduct, or delegate to assigned staff, specialized health education programs for targeted populations; apply the principles of primary prevention to the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based health programs and strategic action plans; effectively represent the County at State, regional, and community meetings, as assigned; and actively promote the Department's mission and its population-based health outcomes orientation.
These standards are typically attained with a minimum of three years of nursing experience comparable to Public Health Nurse II or Public Health Nurse III AND Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California;
• Possession of a valid California Public Health Nursing Certificate;
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Shasta County HHSA Public Health is looking for a Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead a dynamic and dedicated team in the Public Health Case Management Unit. The candidate will ideally have one year of supervisory experience and be able to foster positive leadership to nursing, community education, social work, and administrative staff. The ideal candidate will work well with other departments, medical providers, the community, and diverse populations. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of policy and procedures and excellent written and verbal communication. The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. This position oversees Public Health programs and will act as a county liaison with the state. This position supervises public health nursing and support staff in providing comprehensive public health nursing services and case management to community members.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

1. Do you possess a valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California? Yes/No
   
2. If yes, please provide your RN license number. If none, please put "N/A".
   
3. Do you possess a valid PHN Certificate to work as a PHN in the State of California? Yes/No
   
4. If yes, please provide your PHN license number. If none, please put "N/A".
   
5. Have you worked for one or more years in a supervisory position? Yes/No
   
6. Please describe your supervisory experience and specific job classifications that you supervised as well as the time periods and organizations you supervised. If none, please put "N/A".
   
7. I acknowledge that this position does require a valid California driver's license. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at ( to request a flyer.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Supervisory Unit SUPV.

• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County's website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County's website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until current vacancies have been filled. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at ( ; relay service ( ; fax ( .
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (
NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays:

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.

Vacation:

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to twenty hours - in five whole hour increments - of accrued vacation. *Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.8C I n the Shasta County Employees Association MOU.

Sick Leave:

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
  • Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
  • Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - accrued sick leave may not be used until after three months of employment. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA/CFRA as appropriate.

*Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.
Bereavement:

• 24 hours for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.

Health Plan:
Employees in the Teamsters bargaining unit are insured through a Teamsters Trust plan.
Depending on the plan selected, the County pays most, or all, of the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.
Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan:
The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance.
Vision Plan:
The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance:
The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For SUPV employees the current coverage amount is 46,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement:
The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 9.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate. Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous:

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer contribution up to 3%.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority - Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 - College Savings Plan

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA 96001-1676
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Comments, please email:
01

Do you possess a valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please provide your RN license number. If none, please put "N/A".
03

Do you possess a valid PHN Certificate to work as a PHN in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please provide your PHN license number. If none, please put "N/A".
05

Have you worked for one or more years in a supervisory position?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your supervisory experience and specific job classifications that you supervised as well as the time periods and organizations you supervised. If none, please put "N/A".
07

I acknowledge that this position does require a valid California driver's license.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE SHASTA COUNTY

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH

 

SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A

VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND NURSING CERTIFICATE AND NURSING LICENSE 

 

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

 

 FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS

 

 

SALARY INFORMATION

 

$8,162 - $0,417 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / 47.09 - 60.10 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

 

* Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit SHASTA COUNTY

 

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

 

Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with a centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA's services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

 

The Public Health Branch focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, family violence, and lead poisoning. Public Health helps the community develop policies and support community environments that encourage healthy behaviors. It promotes nutrition and physical activity, healthy aging, worksite wellness and healthy communities. Public Health is also where the HHSA's emergency response unit is headquartered, and its laboratory provides testing services for Shasta and numerous other Northern California counties.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

 

Under the direction of the Specialty Health Services Program Manager, plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the activities of Public Health Nursing and other assigned staff providing public health services; acts as liaison with other divisions within the Health Department, with other provider staff and community agencies; works to provide, interpret, and improve public health services in the absence of the Specialty Health Services Manager; and perform related work as required.

  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

Positions in this class are distinguished from Public Health Nurse II positions by having the responsibility for directing Public Health services by providing leadership, responsibility, and supervision for the staff assigned to the team. Positions in this class are distinguished from PHN III positions by this position's primary responsibility for communicable disease control and the oversight of Public Health Nursing field services.

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of members of the public health nursing team in providing services in clinics, homes, and the community at large (including assisting in hiring, and providing training, motivation, evaluation, and, when needed, assisting in any disciplinary process); plans, organizes and supervises special programs, evaluates effectiveness of current public health nursing policies and practices, assists with formulating new policies and procedures; serves as the Department's Case Management Coordinator; maintains complete records, compiling and using reports and statistics for science-based appraisals, and monitoring health outcomes of target populations; prepares clear and concise reports; provides energetic leadership on activities and policies which impact the health of the community; provides liaison between the Health Department and other individuals, agencies, or organizations; conducts public/group meetings for the purpose of health education and prevention; provides guidance, leadership, and assists in the solution of problem cases encountered by the nursing team; evaluates the effectiveness of public health nursing services and community projects and initiates improvement as appropriate, conferring as needed with the Specialty Health Services Manager and with the Health Officer/Director; collaborates with and advocates for appropriate Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health population-based services; assists in providing for on-going training and development for members of the team or other Public Health staff as directed; may represent Public Health Department on or before discussion groups, community boards, organizations and public or private groups, as assigned; participates with other Public Health Department divisions and community groups in identifying, developing, and improving needed public health services; and assists in increasing access to public health services for hard-to-reach populations and in improving the cultural competency of the Public Health Department as an organization.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing public health; principles and practices of public health nursing as applied in public health practice and preventive medicine, in regards to assessment and planning of individual, family, and community needs; environmental, sociological, and cultural factors which influence individual and community health; principles of supervision, training, education, and team building; work of other social and health agencies and functions of other professions as related to the public health team; basic statistical concepts in public health; and current literature trends in public health and public health nursing.

Ability to: Exercise independent sound judgment and plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in a leadership capacity; effectively supervise assigned staff; problem solve or assist staff in the case management of complex cases requiring advanced public health nursing skills; mobilize the community to develop partnerships and alliances to address high-priority community health needs; analyze, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from data; assist in the assessment of the capacity of the maternal, child, and adolescent health system; speak and write effectively; develop and implement quality assessment and quality improvement activities; establish and maintain collaborative relations with public and private social and health agencies; analyze situations accurately; evaluate problems, policies and procedures, and take effective action; prepare and conduct, or delegate to assigned staff, specialized health education programs for targeted populations; apply the principles of primary prevention to the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based health programs and strategic action plans; effectively represent the County at State, regional, and community meetings, as assigned; and actively promote the Department's mission and its population-based health outcomes orientation.

These standards are typically attained with a minimum of three years of nursing experience comparable to Public Health Nurse II or Public Health Nurse III AND Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

 

* Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California;
* Possession of a valid California Public Health Nursing Certificate;
* Possession of a valid California driver's license.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 

Shasta County HHSA Public Health is looking for a Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead a dynamic and dedicated team in the Public Health Case Management Unit.  The candidate will ideally have one year of supervisory experience and be able to foster positive leadership to nursing, community education, social work, and administrative staff. The ideal candidate will work well with other departments, medical providers, the community, and diverse populations. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of policy and procedures and excellent written and verbal communication.  The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. This position oversees Public Health programs and will act as a county liaison with the state.   This position supervises public health nursing and support staff in providing comprehensive public health nursing services and case management to community members.

  

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

 

* Do you possess a valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California? Yes/No


* If yes, please provide your RN license number. If none, please put "N/A". 


* Do you possess a valid PHN Certificate to work as a PHN in the State of California? Yes/No


* If yes, please provide your PHN license number. If none, please put "N/A". 


* Have you worked for one or more years in a supervisory position? Yes/No


* Please describe your supervisory experience and specific job classifications that you supervised as well as the time periods and organizations you supervised. If none, please put "N/A".


* I acknowledge that this position does require a valid California driver's license. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

* All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
* Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
* As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
* Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 
* Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at ( to request a flyer.  
* In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
* Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Supervisory Unit SUPV.  
* Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County's website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County's website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until current vacancies have been filled.  A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, "Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter," or "See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter" the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at  submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at ( ; relay service ( ; fax ( .

 

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

 

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (

Title: Public Health Nurse Sr

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $77,547.67-84,878.06

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHESAPEAKE HQ

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Chesapeake Health Department (CHD) is currently seeking a qualified registered nurse to join its clinic team as a Public Health Nurse, Senior (PHN, Sr.). This pivotal role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, focused on assessments, delivering essential screenings, testing, evaluations, treatment and case management services for mandated and other public health clinical programs. Clinic services include, but are not limited to immunization, sexually transmitted infections, breast and cervical cancer screenings, as well as potential cross-coverage to other community-based services. This PHN Sr. will also be integral to re-establishing family planning and women's health services to the district.

Collaboration is key in this role, the PHN. Sr works closely with various individuals, groups and families to strategize and implement health improvement programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the community. Thes programs may encompass health education initiatives, outreach efforts, and community engagement activities designed to promote a healthier Chesapeake.

Overall, the PHN, Sr. at CHD represents an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community's health and wellbeing through a comprehensive and collaborative approach to patient care and public health services.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by Federal Grants. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Minimum Qualifications

* Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR, able to be fit tested and perform fit testing for other staff in accordance with OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134) (Ref.2) regulations
* Experience functioning in a leadership role; experience and ability to function independently in the home/clinic/community/school settings and prioritize workload
* Exercises sound nursing judgment; effective verbal, written, interpersonal/physical assessment skills
* Experience and ability to enter, review, analyze data and statistics and produce reports and/or recommendations from such information; ability to work in a fast paced, data driven environment
* Experience and knowledge of nursing process, health maintenance, disease processes, physical and behavioral sciences, case management process and basic principles of epidemiology
* Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team
* Knowledge and experience in use of computers and computer applications; including Internet, Microsoft Office, and Google Mail applications
* Experience and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
* May travel and some weekend and/or evening hours may be required
* Excellent communication, data interpretation and computer skills
* Must be able to demonstrate decision making skills, teaching, interviewing, counseling skills and the ability to analyze problems/situations and problem solve

Additional Considerations

* Public health experience
* If working with the EPI response team, Certified in Infection Control (CIC) preferred and experience in hospital or long-term care facility infection control

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

* May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training

Contact Information

Name: Natalie Newby

Phone: please refer to email

Email:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

The salary for this position is currently under review (classification and compensation survey) and may be subject to change pending the outcome of ongoing labor negotiations. We encourage applicants to apply, as updates will be provided as they become available.

Under general direction, to supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate the administration of an assigned public health nursing program; to ensure that provider and patient follow up services are maintained; to represent the assigned program to other agencies and the local community; to oversee and provide nursing, educational, and health counseling services in connection with the control and prevention of disease and adverse health conditions; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

Supervises, plans, organizes, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for delivering public health nursing services; prepares and revises the assigned public health nursing program budget(s); develops and prepares program plans and goals; provides training and work direction to assigned staff; evaluates the performance of assigned staff; drafts and revises interagency agreements as necessary; supervises, plans and conducts a variety of special program clinics; conducts orientation sessions and in-service training for new program providers; oversees and coordinates program services and operations with local providers; supervises and provides patient follow-up services and counseling for clients referred for further diagnosis and treatment; oversees the coordination and planning of a variety of public health clinics; interviews and takes case histories of patients; may record data and make necessary referrals; works with assigned and other applicable staff in planning and coordinating health service programs; works with community organizations and groups in the development of health services and educational programs; develops information and prepares a variety of reports; prepares proposals and information for securing grant funds and justifying expenditures; attends meetings and conferences to maintain current information on public health problems and issues; provides consultation and medical case management to individuals involved in programs; acts as liaison between the Public Health Department and individuals or organizations involved in programs.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.Knowledge of:

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation?

Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to public health needs and practices.

Policies, services, regulations, and procedures of an assigned public health nursing program.

Current trends and practices in professional nursing.

Preventive medicine.

Causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions.

Child growth and development and ?practices involved in promoting maternal and child health.

Community aspects of nursing programs, including community resources and teaching of preventive medicine techniques.

Community resources available for public health programs.

Budget development, monitoring and expenditure control.

Sociological, psychological, and physical problems involved in public health nursing.

Skill to:

Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Supervise, assign, organize, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing public health nursing services.

Plan, ?organize and evaluate the administration of an assigned public health nursing program.

Provide work direction and training for assigned staff.

Evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Develop a program budget, monitor, and control expenditures.

Perform a wide variety of professional public health nursing services.

Evaluate program effectiveness and initiate improvements.

Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.

Serve as a resource for nursing problems and issues.

Provide instruction in disease prevention and promote proper nursing care services.

Gather and analyze data and prepare a variety of reports.

Effectively represent the Public Health Department and nursing services to the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work?

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. ?A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience, including at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Senior Public Health Nurse with Madera County?

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate?

Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, and infectious diseases; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications.   In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

 

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. 

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.   

THE APPRAISAL PANEL WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at and the 24-hour job line at . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) to your application or your application may be considered incomplete.  Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.  

Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

 

Placement on Eligible List: 

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight.  The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

 

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.  

 

The Department of Health Services is seeking an experienced Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead public health nursing services supporting Sonoma County's Adult and Aging Division!

Starting salary up to $85.19/hour ($177,801/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

About the Position

Under the direction of the Director of Public Health Nursing and in close partnership with the Human Services Department's Adult and Aging Division, the Supervising Public Health Nurse (PHN) plays a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and overseeing public health nursing programs that serve vulnerable and older adult populations. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Public Health Nurses and serves as a liaison between Public Health and Human Services, as well as with community-based organizations. The Supervising PHN helps assess community needs and develops collaborative strategies to improve population health outcomes. Additional duties may include:

* Participating in hiring, onboarding, educating, and evaluating staff
* Supporting budget management, grant compliance, and program evaluation
* Facilitating the use of evidence-based practices 
* Helping to identify service gaps and system improvements 
* Representing programs at internal and external meetings, and making presentations as needed 
* Supporting program compliance by ensuring the team follows relevant federal, state, and local regulations 

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will be a proactive and collaborative leader with a strong foundation in public health nursing and experience working with older adult populations. In addition, you will possess many of the following:

* A background in public or community health, with an emphasis on population health 


* Familiarity with electronic medical records and relevant regulations and policies


* Competency in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate or advanced skills are desired


* Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations


* The ability to consult with subject matter experts and navigate complex or unique cases


* Experience working with diverse communities and organizations with the ability to create and maintain solid partnerships with them


* A commitment to continuous learning, equity, and public service, and to bringing this attitude forward in your leadership


* Two years of recent supervisory experience is desired but not required



What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

* Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
* Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
* Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
* County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
* Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
* Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
* Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
* Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
* Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Supervising Public Health Nurse position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed. 

Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.

AND

Three years of responsible public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate.

Driver's License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement requires possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; stand for long periods of time; stoop, lift clients, and lift heavy articles in accordance with accepted safety standards; perform physical tasks as required; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours.Thorough knowledge of: modern principles, practices and methods of public health nursing including public health programs, community, clinic and special programs, and school nursing programs.

Considerable knowledge of: federal, state and local laws and regulations governing public health; the causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illnesses, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; child growth and development and the principles and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health and in family planning, pre- and post-natal care, and sexually transmitted disease control; and environmental, sociological and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.

Working knowledge of: principles and methods of effective supervision and training; community resources available for assistance and program outreach in public health programs.

Ability to: Plan, organize and supervise the work of public health nurses and other personnel in a clinic setting or assigned program area; develop and maintain effective public relations with patients, staff, other County departments, community groups and organizations; recognize social and community problems which affect health of individuals, families and the general population; exercise independent judgement, analyze and evaluate situations and take appropriate action; instruct and prepare specialized educational programs; write effectively including the development of program goals and procedures for implementation; adapt public health policies and programs to the problems of an assigned area; and prepare clear and concise records and reports.

* Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
* You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
* You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
* Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

* Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax ( ), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: SZ

HR Technician: KK

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of 

SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 

$9,504 - $2,981 per Month

             

Priority Screening Date: September 3, 2024

Exam # 24/52E80/08PH 

Summary of Position

The Health Department's Public Health (PH) Bureau is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) position in the Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program.

 

The Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) coordinates and supervises the operation of health-related services and programs involving comprehensive case management, education, prevention, and collaboration with and coordination of community resources. These services are delivered by a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. The supervisor uses principles of reflective practice and staff development to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors to build and model a strengths-based client-centered culture.

 

The ECM Program serves clients who are experiencing homelessness, have chronic medical conditions, are high utilizers of the emergency department and/or hospitalizations, and/or have severe mental health diagnosis. As part of the CalAIM initiative, the Bureau's ECM program is expanding to serve a larger proportion of individuals in Monterey County eligible for services. The SPHN will lead a multidisciplinary team of Community Service Aide IIs, Behavioral Health Aides, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Public Health Nurse IIs. In this position, the incumbent will hire and train new team members, assign and review the workload of the team, and coordinate with partners. This will include the evaluation of program effectiveness, and provide technical expertise and recommend and implement policies and procedures to ensure ECM's daily operations comply with both long and short-term program goals and objectives and agency policies and Procedures. Additionally, the incumbent will also assist the PH Program Manager track expenditures and draft reports.

As of September 8, 2023, the Health Department may offer up to $10,000 si ning bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment hired after September 8, 2023.  Exam Plan 24/52E80/08PH.

 

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

* Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of staff. Assists in hiring staff and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate; approves staff leave requests. Evaluates staff training needs and develops strategies for addressing training needs; promotes team building. 
* Coordinates program operations with other county departments as well as other agencies. 
* Coordinates, supervises, and directly participates in carrying out a variety of complex and varied health services programs. 
* Assesses and anticipates program needs and recommends and implements policies and procedures designed to assure that daily operations comply with both long and short-term program goals and objects and agency policies and procedures. 
* Provides technical expertise concerning the medical, nursing, technical, professional and or administrative elements of programs; evaluates and makes decisions on difficult programs or admirative problems. 
* Prepares annual program planning documents; analyzes and provides cost and revenue input for budgets, grants, etc. Administers grant funds and budgets; evaluates financial aspects of programs relative to approved budgets and service plans. Participates in developing division objectives and priorities. 
* Establishes methods for evaluating program effectiveness.
* Serves on relevant committees and task forces, as assigned; serves as liaison to state and other governmental agencies.
* Develops and submits a variety of management reports and program evaluation.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Supervising Public Health Nurse

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE 

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:   

Thorough knowledge of:

* Principles, methods and procedures of public health nursing.

Working knowledge of:

* The principles and practices used in public health program coordination and implementation. 
* The principles and practices used in basic budget and grant administration. 
* The laws, codes and standards applicable to specific public health programs. 
* Community aspects, needs and resources relative to specific public health programs. 
* Principles and practices of staff supervision and development.

Some knowledge of:

* In addition, depending on the particular public health programs assigned, each position in this class will require knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods and terminology used in specific medical specialties (e.g., maternal/child health, immunization, perinatal, communicable disease, STD's, etc.).

Skills and Ability to:

* Analyze, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from data; evaluate problems, policies, procedures and formulate an effective course of action. 
* Think creatively; develop new methods, procedures, or approaches to achieve program goals; exercise initiative ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult administrative and technical problems. 
* Plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate multi-faceted projects and studies, including coordination and planning for resources, manpower and timing. 
* Plan, directs and evaluate the work of others. 
* Speak effectively before groups for the purpose of soliciting and providing information and/or persuading others to pursue a specific course of action.
* Write effectively to produce a variety of reports, correspondence and advertisement materials. 
* Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted through the course of work; interface with community and agency representatives regarding issues of a sensitive or political nature. 
* Work independently with little or no direct supervision. 
* Understand, interpret and apply rules, laws, policies and regulations relative to specific public health programs. 
* Follow oral and written instructions.

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

 

Education: Completion of coursework leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with a certificate in Public Health Nursing which included courses in the principles of supervision and administration and public health.

 AND

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional public health program experience which include lead-worker level responsibilities, and which provide a broad knowledge of public health programs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

* Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate. 
* Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
* Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. 
* Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

BENEFITS:

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the F Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

 

NOTES:

* As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. 
* Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. 
* If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

 

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at  copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, 

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Michelle Cazola

Health Department

Attn:  Human Resources 

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA  93906

Phone: (

 

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

* A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
* Responses to the Supplemental Questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

 

 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: 

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Personnel Analyst Priscilla Herrera at ( and

Salary : $118,300.16 - $145,494.27 Annually
Location : Madera County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Health
Division: Public Health Administration
Opening Date: 09/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MDMGT

The salary for this position is currently under review (classification and compensation survey) and may be subject to change pending the outcome of ongoing labor negotiations. We encourage applicants to apply, as updates will be provided as they become available.
Under general direction, to supervise, plan, organize, and coordinate the administration of an assigned public health nursing program; to ensure that provider and patient follow up services are maintained; to represent the assigned program to other agencies and the local community; to oversee and provide nursing, educational, and health counseling services in connection with the control and prevention of disease and adverse health conditions; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.
Examples of Duties

Supervises, plans, organizes, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for delivering public health nursing services; prepares and revises the assigned public health nursing program budget(s); develops and prepares program plans and goals; provides training and work direction to assigned staff; evaluates the performance of assigned staff; drafts and revises interagency agreements as necessary; supervises, plans and conducts a variety of special program clinics; conducts orientation sessions and in-service training for new program providers; oversees and coordinates program services and operations with local providers; supervises and provides patient follow-up services and counseling for clients referred for further diagnosis and treatment; oversees the coordination and planning of a variety of public health clinics; interviews and takes case histories of patients; may record data and make necessary referrals; works with assigned and other applicable staff in planning and coordinating health service programs; works with community organizations and groups in the development of health services and educational programs; develops information and prepares a variety of reports; prepares proposals and information for securing grant funds and justifying expenditures; attends meetings and conferences to maintain current information on public health problems and issues; provides consultation and medical case management to individuals involved in programs; acts as liaison between the Public Health Department and individuals or organizations involved in programs.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation?
Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to public health needs and practices.
Policies, services, regulations, and procedures of an assigned public health nursing program.
Current trends and practices in professional nursing.
Preventive medicine.
Causes, treatment, prevention, and early detection of communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and handicapping conditions.
Child growth and development and ?practices involved in promoting maternal and child health.
Community aspects of nursing programs, including community resources and teaching of preventive medicine techniques.
Community resources available for public health programs.
Budget development, monitoring and expenditure control.
Sociological, psychological, and physical problems involved in public health nursing.

Skill to:
Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Supervise, assign, organize, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing public health nursing services.
Plan, ?organize and evaluate the administration of an assigned public health nursing program.
Provide work direction and training for assigned staff.
Evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Develop a program budget, monitor, and control expenditures.
Perform a wide variety of professional public health nursing services.
Evaluate program effectiveness and initiate improvements.
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Serve as a resource for nursing problems and issues.
Provide instruction in disease prevention and promote proper nursing care services.
Gather and analyze data and prepare a variety of reports.
Effectively represent the Public Health Department and nursing services to the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work?

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. ?A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience, including at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Senior Public Health Nurse with Madera County?

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate?
Possession of, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 25 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, explosive materials, and infectious diseases; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Application Process
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.
Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100%.
THE APPRAISAL PANEL WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS
To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at and the 24-hour job line at . Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded) to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.
Placement on Eligible List:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.
Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:

• 13 paid holidays per year;
• 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual);
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (45 days maximum accrual);
• Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), with an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 12 months with the employee paying 8% toward the retirement cost) for those individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula (based on the average compensation over 36 consecutive months with the employee paying 7.75% toward the retirement cost);
• County participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System Health Benefit Program and for certain selected health plans, the County pays 95% of health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or dependent coverage;
• Additional salary increases after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.

01

Do you possess three (3) years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience, including at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Senior Public Health Nurse with Madera County?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major course work in nursing or a related field? (Applicant must attach transcripts)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California? Applicants must attach verification of valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a California State of Public Health Nursing Certificate? Applicants must attach verification of California State of Public Health Nursing Certificate.

• Yes
• No

Required Question