A Drug-Free Workplace
Invites your interest for the position of
Public Health Nurse II
Exam #21/52E22/03RUT
Final Filing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Public Health Nurse II positions in the Community Based Nursing, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Children’s Medical Services divisions.
The Public Health Nurse II (PHN) will perform the full scope of Public Health Nursing duties by initiating and carrying out special programs under limited supervision. The PHN will be part of a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County.
Programs include:
- Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP): Provides specially trained nurses to partner with low-income first-time mothers, beginning at approximately the 28th week of pregnancy, to promote and teach positive health and development behaviors and improve economic self-sufficiency.
- Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH): Works to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents through community leadership and nurse case management.
- Whole Person Care (WPC)/Enhanced Case Management (ECM): Assists individuals in establishing primary care and social services, managing medical conditions, and making referrals for housing.
- Tuberculosis Control Unit (TBU): Provides early identification of Tuberculosis patients to prevent transmission and spread in the county.
- Communicable Disease Unit (CDU): Provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents.
- California Children’s Services (CCS): Determines financial and medical eligibility for children under age 21 for CCS-eligible diagnostic and treatment services.
- Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP): Provides care coordination to assure periodic health assessments and services to low-income children and youth.
- Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP): Seeks to prevent, screen, diagnose, and treat childhood lead poisoning.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of public health nursing.
- Knowledge of community aspects of nursing programs.
- Ability to use community resources for assistance in public health programs.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing public health.
- Knowledge of epidemiologic investigation, control, and care of chronic and communicable diseases.
Conditions of Employment:
- 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.
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING
One year of responsible professional experience in public health nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
TO APPLY: Submit the following to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division:
- Monterey County Employment Application
- Response to the Supplemental Questions
- A copy of your license/certificate must be submitted with your application
Resumes may be submitted in addition to, but will not be accepted in lieu of, required application materials.
BENEFITS: The County offers an excellent benefits package.
Equal Opportunity: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
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