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Pinal County

Public Health Nurse

Pinal County, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States, 85230

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When it comes to finding a new job, many job seekers focus only on the salary. Here at Pinal County, we believe there is much more to consider. One of the biggest advantages of working for takeover is the value of partnerships and how they can positively impact your future. Simply put, we prioritize people.

When we take good care of our employees, they take good care of our citizens. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a healthy work/life balance through paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and don’t forget paid sabbaticals every five years. We invest in your well‑being with affordable healthcare plans and monthly wellness events. We secure your future with highly sought‑after retirement plans. We invest in you every day. Pinal County offers a rewarding experience and meaningful work. Find your purpose here in Pinal County and help us make a difference in our community.

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work‑Life Balance.

Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

After Three Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

After Five Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays+ One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

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Paid Sabbaticals Every Five Years

Two‑Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Three‑Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

Four‑Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Four‑Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Vision Exams and Optometry Events On lunch

Vaccination Clinics

Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost)

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

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Telehealth

Qualified Employer Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Department of Education

Employee AssistanceProgram with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

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Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance.

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and fears out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate birth control needs of client with consideration of physiological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.

Mandatory reporting of sexual and physical abuse per protocol and nursing guidelines.

Provide accurate information for smoking cessation, overall healthcare, nutrition, and pre‑natal education.

Teach based on Arizona Family Health Partnership guidelines. Distribute and administer birth control method as prescribed and conduct quarterly family planning clinic audits. Collect potentially infectious specimens and maintain safety precautions.

Provide teaching and comfort to initial HIV positive clients and prepare for results from state.

Order, maintain, store, and administer appropriate vaccines for adults and children from appropriate private and public lots.

Teach per guidelines from CDC, ADHS, and VFC programs.

Perform monthly clinic audits.

Work with case managers to follow proper protocols to maintain grant status.

Maintain supplies and anticipate needs of clinic for seasonal requirements of the community.

Assure sterile equipment and maintain quality standards.

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Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Current license to practice nursing in the State of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of professional nursing experience, preferably in public health programs.

Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge of policies, guidelines, and standards of the Arizona State Board of Nursing and Nurse Practice Act.

Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and County Ordinances regarding public health.

Knowledge of Federal and state public health program regulations and requirements including Arizona Department of Health Services and Federal Centers for Disease Control guidelines, procedures, and standards.

Knowledge of regional public health protocols, communicable disease issues, and reporting standards.

Knowledge of regional community service agencies and other public assistance programs.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software, including Arizona State Immunization Information System.

Ability to provide effective nursing services and proper use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment.

Ability to assess community needs and identify public health issues and trends.

Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing nursing services and responding appropriately to emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, weоказвс desired professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome toี่ apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training.

Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver’s License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.

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