Siskiyou County, California
Public Health Registered Nurse - Extra Help
Siskiyou County, California, Yreka, California, United States, 96097
County of Siskiyou is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule.
EXTR HELP POSITION ONLY Under direction, to provide public health nursing services in a public health setting including the prevention and control of diseases, health education, and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the entry and first working level in the Public Health Department's nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite California Registered Nursing certification. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the Public Health Nurse I's have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a Public Health Nursing certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The Public Health Nurse II's also have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities.
Reports to Director of Public Health
Classifications Supervised This is not a supervisory class.
Learns to plan, organize, and provide public health nursing services, health instruction and counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting; may learn the procedures and policies and work within a special program such as California Children Services; provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; learns to instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; learns to identify individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; learns to refer and coordinate care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs; assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations; learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, community, and public health clinics; prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services, based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services; prepares reports and documents health findings; complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing.
Community aspects of public health nursing including community resources and demography.
Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.
Child growth and development.
Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health.
Principles of public health education.
Ability to:
Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned district or program.
Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations.
Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical and health data.
Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.
Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Effectively represent the Personal Health Division in contacts with public, other county staff, and other government agencies.
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
-Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet the state of California certification requirements.
-Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable.
-Graduation from an accredited college two-year nursing program.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license. Incumbents in this classification must pass a routine background check upon accepting an offer of employment.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the county in all weather conditions.
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For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule.
EXTR HELP POSITION ONLY Under direction, to provide public health nursing services in a public health setting including the prevention and control of diseases, health education, and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the entry and first working level in the Public Health Department's nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite California Registered Nursing certification. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the Public Health Nurse I's have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a Public Health Nursing certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The Public Health Nurse II's also have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities.
Reports to Director of Public Health
Classifications Supervised This is not a supervisory class.
Learns to plan, organize, and provide public health nursing services, health instruction and counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting; may learn the procedures and policies and work within a special program such as California Children Services; provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; learns to instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; learns to identify individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; learns to refer and coordinate care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs; assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations; learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, community, and public health clinics; prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services, based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services; prepares reports and documents health findings; complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing.
Community aspects of public health nursing including community resources and demography.
Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.
Child growth and development.
Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis.
Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health.
Principles of public health education.
Ability to:
Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned district or program.
Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations.
Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical and health data.
Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.
Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Effectively represent the Personal Health Division in contacts with public, other county staff, and other government agencies.
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
-Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet the state of California certification requirements.
-Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable.
-Graduation from an accredited college two-year nursing program.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license. Incumbents in this classification must pass a routine background check upon accepting an offer of employment.
Typical Physical Requirements Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the county in all weather conditions.
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