Public Health Nurse I​/II - Extra- Public Health Nurse I​/II

Public Health Nurse I/II – Extra-Help Responsibilities

• Case management and utilization reviews for programs including California Children Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, MCAH Outreach, Medi-Cal Targeted Case Management, Nurse Family Partnership, and Indigent Health Care Program.
• Investigate and interview parents; assess and screen at-risk individuals; act as patient advocate.
• Instruct parents on child safety, growth, development; signs of abuse, poor nutrition and failure to thrive.
• Provide crisis assistance and participate in patient meetings for "special needs" children.
• Work directly in Immunization, STD, TB, and HIV testing clinics.
• Administer tuberculosis medications, perform and read skin test for tuberculosis diagnosis.
• Search for unreported or missed cases of communicable diseases.
• Conduct home visits to collect and/or complete health forms related to communicable disease.
• Provide outreach and education by giving presentations and teaching classes to the public.
• Provide orientation and training to community providers to assure adherence to quality standards.
• Act as an on-call nurse to receive referrals and provide information.
• Develop in-service programs for care providers, provide targeted case management services, and engage in outreach and other activities to enhance services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

• PHN I:
  Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university nursing program.
• PHN II
  :
  One year’s full-time nursing experience in public or community health; graduation from an accredited four-year nursing program.
• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License and a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State Board of Registered Nursing.

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data; interpret directions, procedures and regulations.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County regulations.
• Walk, run, lift, stoop, reach, and climb stairs.
• Frequently use depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate objects up to 40 pounds.
• Use hand–eye coordination, repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Have frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.
• Ensure regular attendance.

• Principles of public health nursing and health education; public health issues and problems.
• Federal, State, and local laws governing the provision of public health services.
• Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases.
• Means of conserving child and maternal health, including care of special needs children.
• Sociological and cultural differences; community resources and demographics.
• Quality improvement policies and procedures.
• Third-party payor requirements and relationships.
• Regulations and licensing requirements.

• Educate and work with patients and their families.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions.
• Assess the physical conditions of patients; draw blood samples.
• Detect health problems and assist in intervention to promote optimal health care.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration

Vacation
: 10 days during first 5 years (max 160 hrs), 15 days in second 5 years (max 240 hrs), 20 days after 10 years (max 320 hrs).

Sick Leave
: 0.0625 hours for each paid hour; 16 days (130 hrs) per year; unlimited accumulation; optional annual buy‑back.

Holidays
:
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

Bereavement Leave
:
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

Insurance
:
Health, Dental (Delta Dental), Vision (VSP), Disability (SDI), Life (County‑paid; $10,000) with optional voluntary insurances.

Retirement
: 457 deferred compensation plan;
Merced County Employee Retirement Association.

Extra‑Help employees do not qualify for county benefits.