Public Health Nurse I/II



Job Details

Public Health Nurse I/II
Employer

County of Yuba

Salary

$5,425.00 - $5,968.00 Hourly

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Health & Human Services

Closing Date

Continuous

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health
Nurse I/II in the Health and Human Services Department. This position
provides the full range of public health nursing services including teaching,
health assessment, and counseling services in home, clinics, schools and
community centers in connection with the prevention and control of
diseases and adverse health conditions; performs related work as
assigned.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Examples of knowledge, skills and ability required for successful
performance: Knowledge in principles, practices and techniques of
providing public health nursing services including diagnosis, treatment,
control and prevention of communicable and chronic illness, nutrition
and its effect upon various age groups, normal growth and
development, including aging and health guidelines for all age groups;
principles and practices of health education, counseling, interviewing,
instruction and history taking; procedures involved in promoting
maternal and child health. Skills in performing nursing assessment and
specified diagnostic tests and instructing others in continuing required
treatments; assessing normal health and behavior and developing,
implementing and managing effective treatment plans. Ability to
exercise initiative and sound judgment and make appropriate
recommendations; assess and prioritize multiple tasks, project and
demands; interpret, apply and adapt county and department policies,
procedures, rules and regulations.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Public Health Nurse Level I Minimum: Graduation from a four year
college or university with major course work in nursing.
Preferred: In addition to the minimum, some experience in nursing.

Public Health Nurse Level II Minimum: Graduation from a four year
college or university with major course work in nursing and one year of
experience equivalent to the County's class of Public Health Nurse I.
Preferred: In addition to the minimum, two years experience equivalent
to the County's class of Public Health Nurse I.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a license as a Registered
Nurse in the State of California. Possess certification as a Public Health
Nurse in the State of California. The ability to obtain a valid California
Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment.

Special Requirements: Successfully complete an extensive and
thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan
fingerprinting.

Working Conditions: Work in a standard office or clinic setting. Work
may require exposure to sources of potentially contagious pathogens in
the course of field duties, while wearing personal protective equipment.
May be required to work extended hours. May be required to attend
meetings outside of normal business hours. Will be required to be
available for call back in emergency situations.

Supplemental information

TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I/II:
Submit an official Yuba County employment application, copies of valid
license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts, diploma or grade
reports to County of Yuba-Human Resources and Organizational
Services, 915 Eighth Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Official
County applications and materials are available online at
www.co.yuba.ca.us or at the Human Resources and Organizational
Services Department. Phone: (530) 749-7860 Fax: (530) 749-7864

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years.
RETIREMENT: Misc- See Pension Reform Link on HR Website for
additional information. Yuba County does not participate in Social
Security.
VACATION: 12 days for first 5 years with incremental increases every 5
years thereafter, up to 20 years.
HOLIDAYS: An average of 13 paid holidays per year, including 2
floating holidays.
SICK LEAVE: Accrued every payroll period, up to 12 days per year.
HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE: The County pays 90% of the Basic Plan
premium for employee only and 70% for dependent(s)/ County provides
$50,000 in life insurance coverage.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary Deferred Compensation
plan(s) are available.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN: County paid confidential family
wellness plan.

Employer
County of Yuba
Address
915 Eighth St, Ste 113

Marysville, California, 95901
How to Apply
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