Public Health Nurse I/II - Extra-Help Public Health Nurse I/II ID-11969
Examples of Duties This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full-Time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay rate is $35.63 - $39.31 per hour
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: May provide case management services and utilization reviews for programs including California Children Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, MCAH Outreach, Medi-Cal Targeted Case Management, Nurse Family Partnership, and Indigent Health Care Program. Investigate and interview parents; assess and screen at-risk individuals; Act as patient advocate. Instruct parents on child safety, growth, development; signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive.
May provide crisis assistance and participate in patient meetings for "special needs" children. May work directly in Immunization, STD, TB, and HIV Testing clinics. Administer tuberculosis medications, perform and read skin test for tuberculosis diagnosis.
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Search for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases. Conduct home visits to collect and/or complete health forms related to communicable disease. Provides outreach and education by giving presentations and teaching classes to the public.
Provide orientation and training to community providers to assure adherence to quality standards. Acts as "on-call" nurse to receive referrals and provide information. May develop in-service programs for care providers, provide Targeted Case Management services, and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
Minimum Qualifications PHN I Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program. PHN II Experience: One year's full-time nursing experience in Public or Community Health. (Additional experience may be required for certain positions.) Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program
Level I/II License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing is required. SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data; interpret directions, procedures and regulations. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County regulations. Walking, running, lifting, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects up to 40 pounds. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; frequent holding and grasping; repetitive hand and arm motion. Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles of public health nursing and health education; Public health issues and problems.
Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services. Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases. Means of conserving child and maternal health including the care of special needs children.
Sociological and cultural differences; Community resources and demographics. Quality improvement policies and procedures. Third party payor requirements and relationships.
Regulations and licensing requirements. Ability to: Educate and work with patients and their families. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions.
Assess the physical conditions of patients; draw blood samples. Detect health problems and assist in intervention to promote optimal health care.
