Public Health Nurse I​/II - Continuous

Job Summary

The Kings County Public Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse I/II. Provide essential nursing services to support community health, including client assessments, health education, and routine public health duties. Public Health Nurse I positions work under close supervision, while Public Health Nurse II positions perform the full range of duties independently.

• Public Health Nurse I: $40.31 - $49.19 hourly; $83,844.80 - $ annually
• Public Health Nurse II: $44.53 - $54.33 hourly; $92,622.40 - $ annually

Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The life of this eligible list is six months.

This is a continuous recruitment which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.

Under general supervision (Public Health Nurse I) or direction (Public Health Nurse II) perform public health nursing duties in one or more assigned programs, clinics, or districts; provide nursing, health assessments, education, and counseling services; maintain client case files; and perform related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision (Public Health Nurse I) or direction (Public Health Nurse II) from an assigned Supervising Public Health Nurse. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the entry-level classification in the Public Health Nurse series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine public health nursing duties. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Public Health Nurse II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

This is the journey-level classification in the Public Health Nurse series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in the Public Health Nurse class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the next lower level, after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience which meet the qualifications for and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

• Manages client caseloads with multiple health problems and establishes priorities for service based on the risk of the condition to the individual and to the community; updates records and reports; submits information to various databases and registries.
• Makes home visits in assigned areas and clients to provide health education, assessment and counseling.
• Performs selected diagnostic tests, using standardized procedures; administers prescribed treatments and medications, following established protocols.
• Collects information and documentation from clients and/or providers for use in determining eligibility for various medical or rehabilitative care; identifies the need for public assistance programs and services; explains program rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as participant rights and responsibilities; ensures the accuracy of application and declaration forms.
• Monitors community health for themes and patterns in relation to assigned public health program; tracks infectious and preventable illnesses; identifies risk factors; evaluates community…