Public Health Nurse (Entry)

The Department of Health and Social Services has Public Health Nurse/Public Health Nurse (Entry) positions in various programs including:   

• Family Health Services (Public Health Clinics)
• Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
• Nurse Family Partnership Program (NFP)
• Communicable Diseases/Tuberculosis Programs
• Child Welfare Services (CWS)
• Older and Disabled Adult Services (ODAS)
• General Public Health Nursing
• Maternal Child Health
• Emergency Preparedness and Readiness (EPR)
• Occupational Health

The Public Health Nurse - Entry promotes community health maintenance through health assessment, education and counseling in the detection, prevention and control of disease. 

This class is characterized by the responsibility to work with individuals and/or families in an assigned geographic area within the County and/or in clinics operated by the department.  Incumbents of this class learn public health practices and departmental procedures while gaining needed experience to demonstrate competency at the fully qualified professional level.  Clients typically have limited knowledge of health principles, nutrition, disease process, appropriate care or available resources.  This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse in that the latter works at the fully qualified professional or journey level. This classification is flexibly staffed to the journey level.

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15980

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

Some clinical nursing experience desirable.

Education/Training:

A Bachelor’s degree is required in Nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent. 

 AND

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain certification in Public Health Nursing.
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license maybe required.

Independent travel is required.

Incumbents of this class should demonstrate necessary knowledge and abilities to be promoted to Public Health Nurse within two (2) years of appointment.

Positions allocated to this class may require specialization in target populations programs or programs.

Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.

Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Incumbents must be able to work in an environment which may include exposure to communicable disease. 

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. Health insurance is effective the first of the month following the date of hire. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.

Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year. 

Employees in this class are also eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, and 30 years.

To review complete benefits information, please visit https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512

The bargaining agreement for this position expires on September 28, 2015.  The Union is currently in bargaining with the County for wage, hours, benefits and other working conditions for employment.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.    

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.                                                                                                                                                     

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.      

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

Please visit the County of Solano website, http://jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. license, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the County's employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.  

Previously submitted application materials from prior recruitments will not be automatically applied for this recruitment.  You must re-submit all required documents for this recruitment.

Questions can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the final filing date:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. 

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (e.g., Public Health Nurse - Entry) and the recruitment number (e.g., 15-332030-01).  When submitting documents via email, include the recruitment title and number in the subject field. 

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and whether they will continue in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

1.)  Describe your experience or knowledge of working with electronic medical records or electronic documentation systems.

 2.)  What knowledge or experience do you have in assessing and identifying client needs (physical, mental and basic ,e.g., financial, housing, food...) and linking these clients to community resources?

3.)  Some positions require bilingual Spanish skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills on their application will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Are you proficient in speaking, reading and writing Spanish?         

 Yes No

10/14/2015 Final Filing Date - Deadline to submit application and required documents

11/09/2015 Tentative week for departmental interviews

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.