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Title: Public Health Nurse - School Liaison
Status: Full-time
Compensation: $59,476 - $72,581
Description:

The City of Fishers is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN) - School Liaison to join our Health Department. This role is supported by Health First Indiana funding. As the designated school liaison, this role will work closely with Fishers K-12 schools, preschools and daycares, to support Fishers schools in public health response and prevention activities. This role is also a member of the public health nursing team, which includes providing clinical and case management support for other FHD programs.

Examples of Duties:

• Serve as the primary public health resource for all public, private, and charter K-12 schools, plus preschools and daycares
• Collaborate on student health and wellness initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance school health programs
• Ensure schools meet health-related requirements including vision/hearing screenings, dental health and immunizations.
• Conduct quarterly school meetings and attend state-level school liaison sessions
• Assess school health needs and develop comprehensive plans to address identified
• Educate families on child development, immunizations, and preventive health
• Create individualized health care plans supporting client's unique needs
• Conduct home visits to monitor individual and family health needs
• Deliver educational resources on infectious disease prevention and health promotion
• Connect families with appropriate community resources and services
• Participate in public health emergency response activities
• Support other public health programs and initiatives as assigned
• Adapt to changing public health priorities and emerging community needs
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional team efforts
• Embrace new responsibilities that enhance community health outcomes
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
• Manage medical supply inventory
• Stay current with best practices through professional development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highly prefer bachelor's degree in nursing but would consider an associate degree;
• Must possess an active RN licensure by the State of Indiana;
• Must have an active IN Driver's License with a record that allows the ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle;
• Must have access to personal vehicle to use throughout the work day and current automobile insurance;
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working directly with patients and medical providers as a nurse with a preference for those with experience in school-based nursing and/or pediatric nursing;
• Role requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences including those who are non-native English speakers;
• This position is required to maintain all required licenses and certifications;
• Ability to successfully complete both the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification and CPR certification within four (4) months of employment;
• Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Typically, Nurses are expected to work one evening shift per week (to 7:30pm) and one weekend shift per month (Saturday 8am - 1pm). This schedule could vary based on business needs.

Job Description

Job Description

Department: Public Health

Affiliation: TPOAM Nurses

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Personal Health Director, provides comprehensive nursing services in preventive health, home health and clinic programs including assessment, diagnosis, teaching, counseling and prevention services to individuals, families and groups to promote health and wellness to clients in the county. Maintains patient records and program activity records and prepares required reports.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: Possession of an Associate’s Degree or a diploma in Nursing. Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and certification in Community Health Nursing.

Experience: Two years of nursing experience.

Licenses & Certificates:

1. Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license

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Job Description

Job Description

Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan.
Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty.  A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team!

Job Summary:

Personal Health Nurses contribute to systems for monitoring health status indicators such as environmentally-caused illnesses, immunization levels, and communicable disease occurrence in order to identify problems that threaten public health and develop effective interventions. This position provides comprehensive nursing services in preventive health and clinic programs including assessment, diagnosis, teaching, counseling, and prevention services to individuals, families, and groups to promote health and wellness to clients in the county. Work is performed in the field and in health centers.

Starting Wage Range:   $28.75-$0.76 per hour, depending on previous experience, full time
Future Earning Potential : up to 37.06 per hour

Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date
- Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $ premium)
- County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans
- County-paid employee life insurance coverage
- County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks
- Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings
- Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses
- Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1.
- 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO
- FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers 

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Performs assessments, uses problem solving to determine client health risk. Duties may include, but are not limited to: assessing a wide variety of clients, formulating treatment plans, instituting nursing interventions, following through with medical interventions as outlined in written medical orders and protocols, making client referrals, evaluating patient outcomes
2. Assesses various tests and screening results and correlates them with health history and physical assessment. Provides supportive care by listening and managing client interactions. Plans and provides appropriate intervention and referral based on findings.
3. Documents client interaction, follow up phone calls and activities related to productivity.
4. Participates in activities that promote professional advancement through conferences, workshops and professional offerings.
5. Participates in outreach and continuous improvement activities.
6. Interprets health screening findings to the family and makes appropriate referrals, utilizing resources
7. Provides comprehensive case management and coordinates services provided through a multidisciplinary approach collaborating extensively with multiple community agencies while identifying community resources and developing community-based partnerships
8. Investigates and monitors reports of communicable diseases. Coordinates efforts with a variety of stakeholders  
9. Provides education to clients and families
10. May provide home visits and completes assessments for families with special health needs.
11. Ability to document and navigate in multiple databases pertinent to program.
12. Completes mandatory reports and submissions of financial data as directed by regulatory and fiduciary entities.
13. Ability to respond to emergent public health issues, may require additional training, drills, table top exercises and occasional travel for work and/or modified work hours work sites.
14. May provide service in the county jail.
15. Reviews documentation in charts on periodic basis to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations for the specific program area.
16. Program development and maintenance of a program manual updating policy and procedures in compliance with Michigan Accreditation minimum program requirements (MPR’s).
17. Participates on committees at meetings within the agency and in the community as assigned.
18. Provides prevention and health education, case management, and care to individuals and families, in coordination with health care providers, Medicaid health plans, and local and state agencies.
19. Complies with Performance Expectation and Development Guide.
20. Performs medical/clinical interventions, services and specimen collection to include but not limited to medication and vaccine administration, lab draws, culture and urine collection.

Education:  
-Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Associates Degree RN required
-Bachelor’s Degree RN (BSN) preferred

License / Certification:

• Current Michigan RN License required
• Current Michigan Driver's License required
• Current AED, BLS Certification at hire - or must obtain within 3 months of hire 
• Certification in Community Health Nursing preferred

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Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:

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Salary : $97,944.00 - $25,004.00 Annually
Location : 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 809_HHSA_PH_
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

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Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Room 348
Redding, CA


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

• Yes
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If yes, please provide your RN license number. If none, please put "N/A".
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Do you possess a valid PHN Certificate to work as a PHN in the State of California?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please provide your PHN license number. If none, please put "N/A".
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Have you worked for one or more years in a supervisory position?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
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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

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;

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

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.  

 

We're looking for a Supervising Public Health Nurse to manage programs in our Public Health Division! Join us in our mission to achieve health equity and optimal health for all people in Berkeley through systems change, service provision, and collaboration with community members and partners.

As a Supervising Public Health Nurse, you will have the opportunity to direct the Family Support Services Unit or the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Unit. You will supervise nursing and support staff, develop program goals and policies, and perform professional nursing work within your program. You may also coordinate and supervise the operation of health-related services like Targeted Case Management and programs involving education, prevention, and coordination of resources.

See the full job class specification here:  typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university (accredited by the National League for Nursing) with major coursework in nursing and four (4) years of general public health nursing experience with involvement in project leadership or program planning, including one (1) year of lead-level experience. A master's degree in public health or public health nursing is desirable.

Other requirements include:

* Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License


* Possession of a valid California State Public Health Nursing Certificate


* Willing to work evenings or weekends


* Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, must maintain a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. 



In addition to the above, our ideal candidate can build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture while maintaining oversight of nursing program planning, development, implementation, direction, supervision and evaluation.

Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to  Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. 

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

* Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the administrative review date)



Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to   at the time of application.