Supervising Public Health Nurse

• Overseeing the hiring, education, supervision, and evaluation of public health staff
• Working closely with management on contract budgets and grants to ensure program compliance and fiscal responsibility
• Acting as a liaison with the state regarding issues related to disease control and providing consultation for complex or unusual cases by engaging subject matter experts
• Collaborating with state branches and community partners to address reportable and emerging diseases, ensuring proper reporting and investigation protocols
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment that promotes cross-training and the ability to assist with other team members' work as needed

• Proven leadership experience in public health nursing, particularly in disease control and prevention
• Experience managing program budgets and grants, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and fiscal policies
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-based environment with a focus on cross-functional support and task-sharing
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A commitment to community health and the principles of public health nursing, with a proactive approach to addressing emerging health issues

• 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
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $650 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee 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

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.

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.

• 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.