Registered Nurse III (PHN Option)

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire:  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.  Applications will only be accepted on-line.  Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

HEALTH CARE SERVICES 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, Registered Nurse III's (PHN Option) act as lead nurses providing consultation and assistance in the oversight of Registered Nurses I/II and a multidisciplinary staff within a program; 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 perform related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

These positions are located in the Health Care Services Agency, Social Services Agency and Community Development Agency.  Registered Nurse III's are assigned lead responsibility for Registered Nurses and multi-disciplinary staff on an assigned team and/or unit and assist in the management of a program/project. This class is distinguished from the lower class of Registered Nurse I/II in that the latter provides a variety of nursing care services, case management, treatment plan, teaching, counseling and referral to clients and families. This class is further distinguished from the next higher class of Registered Nurse IV in that the latter has primary, supervisory responsibilities for a public health nursing team and the assigned specialized program(s)/project(s).

EXISTING VACANCIES

Immediate vacancies for this position are described in more detail below; however, please note that the eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be utilized for other future vacancies which may arise throughout Alameda County within the next year for this and other County Departments with related needs. 

California Children's Services (CCS) - CCS provides medical case management and care coordination to low-income children under 21 years of age with chronic and disabling medical conditions. CCS can help arrange and pay for hospital stays and doctor visits, medical equipment, medication, and other services. CCS strives to ensure that children receive appropriate and comprehensive care.  This opportunity is ideal for someone who has medical case management experience and is passionate about connecting children with chronic and disabling medical conditions to appropriate resources.  This person is comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team, shows initiative and exhibits strong leadership qualities.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, the ideal candidate for this position will be a certified Public Health Nurse well prepared for advancement as a lead nurse, with considerable experience with the delivery of nursing care and case management services preferably within a Public Health Care setting; and will interact and relate well with others within an environment that embraces diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds.

Ideal candidates will also exemplify the following critical attributes for success:

• Be highly regarded as a public health nursing expert with a proven track record of success as a resourceful professional that stays current with public health nursing standards, information, technology and trends.
• Be adept at providing case management and care coordination services to the public to facilitate optimum health status and promote any necessary lifestyle changes to achieve optimum health. 
• Be well prepared to assume a role as a coach capable of providing direction, timely guidance, and feedback to help others optimize individual performance. 
• Be a strong collaborator with exceptional organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to plan and organize work for self and others in order to ensure that work is completed efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Be a practiced problem solver and decision maker with good judgment capable of thinking logically, taking initiative and reacting calmly under pressure in order to arrive at sound conclusions.  
• Be an effective communicator who conveys information and ideas to individuals or groups in a manner that meets audience needs; who is able to develop and maintain effective relationships with others; and who relates well to people of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
• Be someone who values diversity and seeks out opportunities to engage others with differing cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds while making the most effective use of the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals.
• Take personal satisfaction and pride contributing as a lead nurse providing consultation and assistance in the oversight of a multidisciplinary team of nursing and programmatic staff preferably within a Public Health setting.    

For a detailed listing of the duties and essential competency requirements for this position, please see the complete job description for Registered Nurse III. 

 

These are minimum professional requirements for the position of Registered Nurse III (PHN Option)

Either Pattern I

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

 
Or Pattern II

Experience:  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.

AND

License/Certificate:  Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.  Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

PHN Option Specialty Designation:  This position has been designated with a PHN Option which requires possession of a current and valid Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Robin Young, Human Resources Analyst III

Human Resource Services, County of Alameda

510-272-6393

Robin.Young@acgov.org