County of Santa Barbara
Public Health Nurse
SALARY
$36.39 - $44.43 Hourly
$6,329.89 - $7,727.56 Monthly
$75,958.65 - $92,730.74 Annually
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
18-6310-01
DEPARTMENT
Public Health
DIVISION
Public Health
OPENING DATE
01/09/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$36.39 - $44.43 Hourly
$6,329.89 - $7,727.56 Monthly
$75,958.65 - $92,730.74 Annually
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
18-6310-01
DEPARTMENT
Public Health
DIVISION
Public Health
OPENING DATE
01/09/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
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NOTE: We are accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-Time, Part-time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies for Public Health Nurses in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Currently, there is one (1) full-time vacant position in Santa Maria.
Please select which location(s) you would like to be considered for currently and for future vacancies. If you qualify for this position and pass the required selection steps, then your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.
NOTE: The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses and, at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing and student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.
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BENEFITS OVERVIEW!
Biweekly Unit Cash Allowance: $236.51 per pay period!
(may be used to offset health benefit costs or received as cash)
- Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
- Holidays: 12 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
- Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
- On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.
Click here and the Benefits Tab on the job bulletin for more information on County benefits.
*1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:- Nursing assessment skills
- Community or Public Health experience
- Case management skills
- Planning, organizational and time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building skills
- Communication skills
- Documentation skills
- Computer skills
- Ability to document nursing process in various data formats
- Ability to maintain composure in crisis situations
- Understanding of billing policies and procedures with appropriate documentation in Access databases and web interface, care plans and time studies
- Flexibility
- Availability as a Disaster Worker
- Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desirable
- Cultural competence
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Examples of Duties
- 1. Educates and counsels clients and their families in health maintenance and promotion and disease prevention in order to enhance the individual's ability to recognize the need for and to seek treatment to meet health care and general social needs; and demonstrates basic nursing techniques for the ill or injured in the field.2. Assesses the physical, psycho-social and health care status and needs of families and/or individual clients; interviews client and/or family, collecting a health history and data regarding current health status and life situations; observes client and client-family interaction in the home; develops plan of care; detects cases of physical and/or emotional illness; and participates in epidemiological studies and communicable disease control by conducting community investigations.3. Coordinates client care with other health professionals to improve client's health; refers clients and/or families to appropriate community or public agencies to obtain services or assistance to improve or maintain social functioning and health; and refers clients to physicians when medical intervention is indicated.4. Manages a caseload of clients requiring prioritization of patient care; records patient data; completes state forms and nursing daily reports; develops care plans; documents client and family-based assessments, interventions; plans and evaluations; provides written referrals to other agencies; plans and organizes caseload to ensure that service is delivered according to program and professional guidelines; ensures caseload is covered during short periods of absence; and acts as client advocate with health care providers.5. Coordinates and participates in public health clinics or outreach programs targeting specific populations or in response to epidemic outbreaks and disaster operations; interviews and counsels patients; conducts health screenings and assessments; directs the daily work activities of support staff and volunteers; aware of and utilizes community resources and efforts that effect the population served; provides health education presentations to schools and other community groups.6. Coordinates health and related services in categorical programs; determines eligibility according to program guidelines; manages an assigned caseload, including needs assessment, care coordination, and service authorization; interprets and explains program guidelines to beneficiaries, service providers, and community agencies; refers beneficiaries to other appropriate community services; maintains case records according to program requirements.
Employment Standards
Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing AND certification in Public Health Nursing.
Additional Qualifications: Independent travel is required. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of general clinical and public health nursing, including community nursing programs; case management and provisions for continuity in patient care; health promotion techniques; laws and regulations governing public health nursing; causes and means of transmission and methods of control for communicable diseases, including tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases; maternal and child health; child abuse and neglect detection practices; gerontology and the sociological aspects of aging; environmental, sociological and psychological problems encountered in disease processes; contemporary health management principles; current trends in public health nursing; work of other social and health agencies, as well as functions of other professions related to public health nursing; sociological and emotional problems involved in care of those with special needs and medical conditions; principles of mental health nursing; use and effects of medicines; principles of nutrition and personal hygiene practices; cultural differences affecting health care service delivery and public health; effective counseling and coaching techniques; and principles of clinical health screening including charting histories and system reviews.
Ability to: exercise independent judgment; plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in a local area; apply public health nursing laws and regulations; work effectively with individuals and families to assist them in satisfactory solution of health problems; perform assessments of health status determining the need for and level of nursing and/or medical care; identify problems and develop a plan for follow-up; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain accurate records and document actions taken; prepare clear and concise reports; work with groups; direct work of support staff; make home visits in assigned geographic areas; deal with clients of various socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments; provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services; demonstrate tact, diplomacy and compassion; respond appropriately in emergency high-risk and/or stressful situations; provide nursing assessment and care in a disaster; identify and report domestic violence and child abuse and neglect; refer clients to social service agencies and health care providers; act as patient advocate; collect and analyze data to draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; interview and counsel clients on health and related matters; and maintain confidentiality of information.Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review Applications: To determine those applicants who meet the employment standards and are willing to work under the specific job conditions.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: A candidate's final score and rank on the eligible list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must apply for a position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.
To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) attach a copy of your Form DD214 showing honorable discharge to your application, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical examination and background check.
Appointee must also satisfactorily complete a (12) twelve month probationary period.
The Public Health Department (PHD) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high risk environment to comply with the PHD Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.
Positions allocated to this class may require specialization in target populations, programs, and/or bilingual skills.
Incumbents must be able to work in an environment, which may include exposure to communicable diseases and a variety of field conditions.
Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code (relating to child abuse and elder/dependent adult abuse reporting) and Sections 11160 - 11163 (relating to domestic violence reporting).
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor, or learning institution.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicant's email address to a third party.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In Santa Maria, applications and job bulletins can be obtained online only at the Workforce Resource Center located at 1410 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS TO USE COMPUTERS LOCALLY:
Applicants may use county computers at the Workforce Resource Centers to complete online applications and assessments at the following Santa Barbara County locations:
Workforce Resource Center - Santa Barbara,
130 E. Ortega St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-568-1296
Workforce Resource Center- Santa Maria,
1410 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 805-614-1550
The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.
Jaclyn Smith, Recruiter
- Employer
- County of Santa Barbara
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
- Address
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1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Employer
- County of Santa Barbara
- Website
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty
- Address
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1226 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Public Health Nurse Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
- * QUESTION 2
- As part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
- * QUESTION 3
- The Human Resources Department communicates with All Applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails. Please check selection process on job bulletin for dates notices will be sent out and dates the information is required to be completed.
- * QUESTION 4
- To be considered for this position your application must CLEARLY state how you meet each of the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Bulletin or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard did you clearly state on your application?
- * QUESTION 5
- Independent travel is required.
- * QUESTION 6
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.
- * QUESTION 7
- Incumbents must be able to work in an environment, which may include exposure to communicable diseases and a variety of field conditions.
- * QUESTION 8
- Please indicate which program(s) are you interested in working in (select all that apply)?
- * QUESTION 9
- I understand my responses to the following supplemental questions will be used as a weighed, scored selection device that will determine my ranking on the employment list for this job. Do not enter "see resume" or "see application" as raters will not have access to any information except what you enter in the box for each question. For information on protest procedures for the supplemental questionnaire, please see Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/hr/csrules.aspx
- * QUESTION 10
- Please indicate the years of experience you have with high risk families (medical, substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, homelessness). Please include working, volunteer and life experience.
- * QUESTION 11
- Please indicate the years of experience you have providing case management for clients.
- * QUESTION 12
- Please indicate the years of experience you have providing care to children/clients with special health care needs.
- * QUESTION 13
- Please indicate the years of experience you have providing health education and/or identifying and referring community resources to clients.
- * QUESTION 14
- Please indicate the years of experience you have working in a public health setting.
- * QUESTION 15
- Please indicate the years of experience you have working in a program that serves women of childbearing age, children, newborns and/or adolescents.
- * Required Question