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Tehama County, CA

Public Health Nurse I/II

Tehama County, CA, Tehama, California, us, 96090


Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

Tehama County, CA

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

2024 - P0451

Department:

Health Services Agency

Opening Date:

11/01/2024

Closing Date:

11/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.

Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.

Click here to learn more about Tehama County!

Position Description :

Under general supervision, the Public Health Nurse I/II provides nursing services essential to the prevention of disease and disability, health promotion and maintenance and restoration of personal health. They provide prevention oriented nursing expertise in assigned program areas focused on population based policy development and education to groups and individuals in the community.

SALARY (A-E Steps)

Public Health Nurse I:

$36.90 - $44.85 Hourly / $2,952.00 - $3,588.00 Biweekly

Public Health Nurse II:

$40.73 - $49.50 Hourly / $3,258.40 - $3,960.00 Biweekly

Examples of Duties

Interprets public health laws and regulations to individuals, agencies and the general public.Provides program specific medical consultation and technical assistance to other health care providers regarding the appropriate delivery of services.

Prepares and maintains accurate and complete case documentation; prepares reports as required; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data.

Conducts individual and family health assessments to determine the nature and extent of nursing services required. Obtains health histories, conducts interviews and makes observations of physical conditions, psycho-social status, cultural backgrounds and environmental influences on health; performs physical assessments to identify health abnormalities.To view a full job description, please click the job title below:

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Education, Experience & Licenses

Required Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

PHN I:

No experience required.

PHN II:

One (1) year of experience in a public or community health setting.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.License & Special Requirements:

Requires a valid license to practice as a registered nurse and a valid public health nursing certificate issued by the State of California.Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a national provider identifier (NPI).PHN I:Applicants who have recently graduated from a Baccalaureate Nursing program, and have not taken the NCLEX-RN may apply using a California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) interim permit (IP). The IP will also serve until they receive their Public Health Certificate. Theinterim permit is not renewable and is in effect to the expiration date (6 months after issuance) or until the results of the examination are mailed, at which time it becomes null and void. Continued employment is dependent on receiving a passing score on the NCLEX-RN.

Recruitment Information

The department is currently recruiting for

multiple

vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Public Health Nurse I/II, as well as, subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Date:

November 18 - 20, 2024 . Testing will be provided via email.

Tentative Interview Dates

1st & 2nd Combo:

Friday, November 22 ,2024 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does

not

require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

For questions about this recruitment, please contact:

Emily Unger

530-527-8491 x3830 |

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

01

What is your highest level of education?

Some high schoolHigh school diploma or GEDSome collegeAssociate's degreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorateNone of the above

02

If you indicated having a degree, is your degree in Nursing?

YesNo

03

Please indicate your years of experience in a public or community health setting.

No experienceLess than 1 year of experience1 year to less than 2 years of experience2 years to less than 3 years of experience3 or more years of experience

04

If you indicated having experience in a public or community health setting, please describe how you gained this experience.

05

Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

YesNo

06

Do you currently have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse and a valid public health nursing certificate issued by the State of California?

YesNo

07

Do you currently have your CPR certification?

YesNo

08

Do you currently have or are you willing to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI)?

YesNo

09

What was the best job you've ever had? What were your responsibilities? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you did not like about it?

10

What are the characteristic exhibited by the best boss you have ever had - or wish that you have had?

Required Question