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Public Health Nurse (Senior)
Recruitment #16-534050-01
| Approximate Salary | $90,954.81 - $110,556.13/year |
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| Opening Date | 7/27/2016 2:30:00 PM |
| Final Filing Date | 8/18/2016 5:00:00 PM |
| Contact Information | Becky Iacobucci (707) 784-6171 |
| Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
Introduction
Health is all about People!
The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people, where they live, learn, work and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyle. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.
The Department has Public Health Nurse (Senior) 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 Health and Social Services Department's responsibilities include providing health, mental health, substance abuse and social services to the community as well as administering federal, state and local public assistance programs.
To learn more about the Public Health Services Division, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ph/about.asp
The Position
The Public Health Nurse (Senior) promotes community health maintenance and provides specialized support, service, and education to facilitate the public health nursing service; supervises a group in the delivery of services in an assigned health program working with clients of multi-cultural, high risk, disabled, elderly and other special needs groups; supervises the performance of specialized services within the program as assigned.
The Public Health Nurse (Senior) is responsible for the full scope of public health nursing activities at the advanced professional level, which include supervise nursing services for an assigned public health program and typically perform special assignments requiring more sophisticated health assessment and evaluation techniques.
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:
Five years public health and clinical nursing experience that demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree is required in Nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and certification in Public Health Nursing.
Possession of a current CPR certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license maybe required.
To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15981
BENEFITS
Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2016 calendar year is $1,455.62 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage.
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.
The County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years.
Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year.
Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years.
To view the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512
Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Paid Time Off for every full hour worked. To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: https://admin.solanocounty.com:4433/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16516
Selection Process
08/18/2016 Deadline to submit application and any required documents.
08/29/2016 Tentative week for interviews for most qualified applicants.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. 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 board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates 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.
How to Apply
Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website: http://www.jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.
Document Submittal Requirements
Education verification is required for this position. All candidates must submit proof of the following by the final filing date:
- Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing
- Certification in Public Health Nursing
- Current CPR certification
Candidates who fail to submit proof of licensure and certification by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
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 close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
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, 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 (Public Health Nurse - Senior) and the recruitment number (16-534050-01). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.
Supplemental Questionnaire
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.
Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.
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Please describe your experience working in public health programs, including Maternal, Child and Infant Health, Children’s Medical Services, Communicable Disease Control, Immunizations, Child Welfare Services, Adult Protection Services, Emergency Preparedness, or Public Health Clinics. |
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Please describe your health care experience working with various populations, including pregnant women, infants, children, children with disabilities, adolescents, older and disabled adults, victims of abuse, substance abusers, homeless, or other high risk groups. |
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Please describe your experience working with a diverse group of clients, including individuals of different races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, or income levels. How did you provide culturally appropriate services? |
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Please describe your experience in supervising others. |
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Some positions require bilingual skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills on their application will be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing a second language. Are you proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in another language? |
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If yes, please list the language(s) you are proficient speaking, reading and writing. |
Veterans Preference Points
Americans With Disabilities Act
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 an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), 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.
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Solano County is centrally located and serves as a gateway to all that Northern California has to offer. The Napa Valley is less than 20 miles away, two world-class public universities (UC Berkeley and UC Davis) are 20 miles away, and both San Francisco and Sacramento are less than 40 minutes away. Day trips can also be made to South Lake Tahoe and Monterey.
With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.
County Population (January 2015): 429,522
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