Public Health Nurse I ID - 11807
About the position
The Public Health Nurse I position is an entry-level role within the Public Health Nurse classification series, designed for individuals who are beginning their careers in public health nursing. Under supervision, the incumbent will apply systems-level thinking and utilize knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences to deliver nursing services across various settings, including homes, clinics, hospitals, schools, and community agencies. This role emphasizes the importance of prevention and addresses multiple determinants of health, recognizing the complexity of public health issues and the contextual nature of health, which includes cultural, environmental, historical, physical, and social factors. As a Public Health Nurse I, the individual will receive close supervision and on-the-job training, with the expectation to develop professional nursing skills and techniques aimed at improving population health. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for individuals and families. The Public Health Nurse I will also be responsible for educating and counseling clients about health conditions and maintenance, coordinating care with other agencies, and performing technical nursing tasks such as specimen collection and administering medications. This position is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse II classification, which requires more experience and independence in assessing health needs and implementing actions that impact health at various levels. Bilingual candidates, particularly those fluent in Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Cantonese, are encouraged to apply, as the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations is crucial in this role.
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing services to individuals by assessing, diagnosing, planning for, implementing, and evaluating appropriate nursing care.
- Assists individuals and families in following medical provider recommendations.
- Recognizes attitudes and cultural patterns that are detrimental to health and guides families towards desirable changes through a trauma-informed lens.
- Teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups regarding specific diseases, health conditions, and health maintenance.
- Participates in various clinics by interviewing and counseling clients.
- Assists individuals and families to identify their needs and establish their goals and refers them to appropriate community agencies and clinics for specialized services.
- Coordinates care of clients with other public and private agencies.
- Collects specimens from clients, performs medical tests and reports test results, and administers injections and oral medications.
- Performs ongoing and follow-up evaluation to determine effectiveness of nursing care plan.
- Interprets medical providers' orders and assists families in following these orders.
- Utilizes health literacy concepts to improve the public's understanding of their health conditions, treatments, and self-care practices.
- Facilitates informed decision making and encourages families to identify the need for appropriate medical, psychiatric, hospital, or other care, as necessary.
- Performs defined technical/skilled nursing tasks.
- Recognizes the current Essential Public Health Services.
- Maintains documentation and prepares necessary reports.
- May provide guidance and direction to support staff.
- Attends appropriate staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
- May pursue appropriate job related educational courses.
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required.
- Performs other related work, as required.
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Requirements
- Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Nursing.
- Possess and maintain a valid License as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California for the duration of employment in this classification.
- Possess and maintain a valid Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the State of California for the duration of employment in this classification.
- Possession of a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate.
- Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in Vietnamese, Mandarin, or Cantonese is preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation or paid time off (PTO)
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Flexible scheduling options
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for further education
- Employee discount programs
- Wellness programs to promote health and wellness