Registered Nurse III (PHN Option)

THE EXAMINATION:  THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.  This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON-LINE

A Conviction History Form (CHF) must be completed by ALL applicants for this position. DO NOT attach to your application. Return the form via mail or hand deliver to Human Resources Services Department, ATTN: Evaluation Unit, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612. The form must be received within three (3) business days from the date you apply, otherwise the application will not be processed. The form is located at: http://www.acgov.org/employment/Conviction%20History%20Form.pdf

A Properly Completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.  Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing (THIS EXAM MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME). Postmarks are not accepted.  Failure to apply by the last day for filing and/or failure to submit a supplemental questionnaire by the last day for filing will result in disqualification. 

THE AGENCY

Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. 

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Public Health Department has an array of programs and services designed to protect the health and safety of County residents. The backbone of Public Health includes assessments of the health status of residents, disease prevention and control, community mobilization and outreach, policy development, education, and assurance of access to quality medical and health care services.  The following 10 essential services are provided by the Public Health Department to the residents of Alameda County.

 1.   Monitor health status to identify community health problems.
 2.   Diagnose & investigate health problems and hazards.
 3.   Inform, educate and empower residents about health issues.
 4.   Mobilize community partnerships.
 5.   Develop policies that support individual and community health.
 6.   Assure a competent public health workforce.
 7.   Enforce health and safety laws.
 8.   Assure provision of health care when otherwise not available.
 9.   Evaluate the effectiveness, accessibility, quality of personal and population-based services.
10.  Research innovative solutions to health problems.

For more information about the Health Care Services Agency, please visit the Agency's website and/or Annual Budget Document found on www.acgov.org.   

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, to act as lead nurse providing consultation and assisting in the oversight of Registered Nurses I/II and a multidisciplinary staff within a program; to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the delivery of nursing care services to both the individual and communities; assist in the management of a program/project; and to perform related duties as required.

Special Requirement:
The positions require possession of a valid Public Health Nursing Certificate. 

 

Either I
Experience:

The equivalent of two years of full-time, recent experience within the last 5 years as a Registered Nurse II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or II

The equivalent of three years of full-time, recent nursing experience within the past 5 years, at a level of or higher than the class of Registered Nurse II in a clinical and/or public health setting.

License/Certificate:

Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Some positions may require possession of a current and valid Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate.

Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Special Requirements:

1.  In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health
     Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification
     are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on
     the job.

2.  In Compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required
     to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician
     Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S.
     Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job.
     Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain
     active enrollment will result in termination.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, procedures, techniques, standards and practices of public health nursing.
• Wellness to illness continuum and major disease processes.
• Nurse Practice Act rules and regulations.
• Interviewing, assessment, counseling and teaching techniques.
• Health systems, institutions and community resources.
• Basic principles and practices of supervision and leadership.
• Cultural, environmental, sociological and psychological differences and problems.
• Nursing theories, principles, methods and practices.
• Safety and infections control principles, practices and methods
• Quality assurance and quality improvement indicators.
• Control and prevention of communicable disease.
• Principles and practices of public health nursing.
• Medical terminology and documentation.
• Basic auditing skills.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Plan, organize, assign and evaluate the work of others.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, policies and written and oral direction.
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, other
  agencies and the public.
• Gather and analyze data.
• Problem solve and draw logical conclusions.
• Prioritize work and coordinate several activities to meet critical deadlines
• Work independently and adapt to change.
• Assess the health status and concerns of clients and communities.
• Assess, monitor, implement and evaluate program services and operations.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within scope of authority and practice.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Provide public health nursing services and case management.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations.

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST of the following steps:

1.  A review of the candidates’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who
     possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.

2.  A screening of applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified candidates. Those
     selected will move on to the final step in the examination process.

3.  Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the class will be placed on the
      eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise.

Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination.  We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination steps. 

Tentative Selection Schedule:

Last Day of Filing - Open until filled
Review of Minimum Qualifications and Supplemental Questionnaire -  ongoing
Department Hiring Interview -  (TBD)

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.  To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. 

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Amanda Hui
Human Resource Technician
510-272-6741
amanda.hui@acgov.org

 Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer