San Luis Obispo County, California

Conditional employment offers are based on successful completion of any preappointment background investigation, drug testing, and medical/psychological evaluation.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Classes in this series provide comprehensive public health nursing services in clinics, schools and homes. Under general supervision, incumbents apply the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities in performing the full scope of public health nursing duties.  This is the entry level for fully qualified Public Health Nurses.

TYPICAL TASKS:
Through home visits, clinic visits and telephone consultations, provide nursing services, case management,  counseling , outreach and education for men, women and children, including prenatal and postpartum care, child health care, communicable disease management, high risk child/infant follow-up and family planning services; participate in and may organize and coordinate various health department clinics such as prenatal, child health, immunization, family planning, cancer screening, CCS-sponsored, chronic disease and communicable disease; obtains and records data regarding client/family history; records information and counsels patients regarding communicable disease; prepares patients for examinations and obtains specimens as indicated; instructs patients and family in heath-care measures; confers with other professional and medical personnel and prepares comprehensive records and reports; may function as a project leader in the planning and execution of special programs; may supervise and instruct assigned subordinate personnel; may represent the department before community groups.

THE REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of nursing and public health nursing including health maintenance and disease prevention; the effects of physical, social, and emotional factors on health; principles and techniques of teaching, counseling, interviewing, and history taking; resources available through other health and welfare agencies; integration and linkages between community agencies.

Ability to:  Exercise independent judgment and plan, organize, and administer safe and effective public health nursing care; work effectively with individuals and families to assist them in the satisfactory solution of health problems; recognize and respect the impact of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic differences on health care practices; act as a liaison with other agencies to coordinate care of clients; maintain effective working relationships; maintain complete and accurate records and reports; evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required at time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.  A license in probationary status is a disqualification.  Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate is required.  Possession of a valid driver’s license may be required at the time of application.  Possession of a valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and, if required, must be maintained throughout employment.  AND: The above, plus: No experience required.

NOTE: This is only a partial job description.  For a complete job description, go to http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/hr or contact the Personnel office at (805) 781-5959.

IN ADDITION: This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. Duties of a particular position within a multiposition class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have questions regarding the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Personnel Department at (805) 781-5959.

AGENCY SHOP: Employees hired into classes represented by SLOCEA labor contracts are covered by Agency
Shop provisions which require that new employees become SLOCEA dues paying members or pay an agency shop service fee in lieu of dues.

NOTIFICATION: 
Applicants will be notified 6-8 weeks after the final filing date.  However, some recruitments may take less or more time depending on the type of exam and number of applicants.  Notifications will be posted on the Applicant Status Board for each phase of the recruitment process and will be sent by US mail and/or email. Therefore, notify the Personnel Department of any mailing address or email address changes for all applications submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS: 
Non‑Competitive Exam.  Candidates who meet license or certification requirements will be referred to the department for hiring interviews.  New employees are required to complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work.  Essential functions of a job for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling of each vacant position. A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs of the disabled and the religious needs of an applicant. If you require special arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, you must inform the County Personnel Department in writing of the type and extent of accommodation no later than the final filing deadline.  Information relating to the essential duties of a position are identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process and is available upon request for review during a recruitment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.