- Salary
- $37 – $41/hr
- Location
- Crescent City, CA, CA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Expected Hire Pay Scale:
Level I: $37.28 - $41.10 hourly
The County of Del Norte Health and Human Services Department, Public Health Branch, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Registered Nurse I. This position is classified as Part-time, Temporary/Extra-Help.
Under general direction of the Health Officer, provides a variety of professional nursing services. Provides professional nursing services in the conduct of various public health programs; conducts, and plans a variety of clinic services in accordance with established policy and standardized procedure; provides home visits; counsels family members and service recipients; and may perform a variety of services in relation to CCS, CHDP, Perinatal and other specialized programs; performs related duties as required. This position is classified Professional for benefit purposes and is exempt from the overtime provisions of the FLSA.Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
- Conducts or participates in venereal disease, tuberculosis, triage, and other clinics according to established policy and standardized procedures; conducts patient interview to determine medical history; coordinates the processing of or performs laboratory tests; interprets test results and advises patients regarding recommended treatment plans; provides patient referrals as necessary.
- Conducts or participates in community health education classes regarding preventive and educational health care; conducts health screening program for at-risk populations.
- Conducts field visits to individuals on the case load and provides professional nursing services; gives instruction and counseling on health care; performs patient evaluations; and provides other related services.
- Provides a variety of nursing services in the control and prevention of communicable diseases; instructs families regarding necessary treatment; draws specimens and interprets test results; administers immunizations.
- Provides nursing services related to well -baby and child related programs, initiating cases and providing instructions to families regarding diagnosis, testing, treatment, and referral.
- Represents the county on various commissions/committees and boards, provides liaison to other local medical providers in the conduct of county nursing services.
- Provides professional nursing services to remote areas of the county.
- Assesses children with special needs and/or suspected medical problems; coordinates with other agencies on instances of child abuse.
Required:
Registered Nurse I:
Education: Completion of an accredited university, collegiate, or specialized collegiate or specialized course in an accredited Registered Nurse program and
License: Possession of a valid, clear and active license as a Registered Nurse in California issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.Requires:
Knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of nursing as applied to public health practice.
- Preventative medicine and sanitation.
- Community aspects of nursing programs including provisions for continuity of patient care, nursing services in health programs and nursing care in the home including teaching preventive care.
- The causes, means of transmission and methods of control of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis and venereal disease.
- Child growth and development.
- Procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health care and principles and purposes of public health programs.
- Environmental, sociological and psychological problems encountered in carrying on a rural health program.
- Current literature and trends in public health nursing.
- The functions of other social and health agencies and other professions related to public health nursing.
- The basic principles of mental health.
- Exercise independent judgment and plan, organize and conduct assigned public health nursing activities.
- Ability to work effectively with the public to assist in satisfactory resolution of health problems.
- Ability to provide liaison to the community in the direction of community health programs.
- Ability to prepare records and related reports.
- Ability to analyze situations and take effective courses of action.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Special Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s license.- Possession of a valid, clear and active license as a Registered Nurse in - California issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
- All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Typical Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office environment under both quiet and noisy conditions; continuous contact with general public, departmental and County staff, management, individuals and other outside organizations. Travel within Del Norte County and the State of California is required if necessary and job related.Typical Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.- Alertness, concentration, judgment, patience, memory, problem solving, initiative and the ability to work rationally and effectively in situations where immediate action is required.
- Hearing: Adequate to correctly interpret what is being said in both noisy and quiet conditions with the ability to localize from which direction a sound is coming. Must be able to hear and identify both speech and non-speech sounds.
- Vision: Adequate to detect signs, symptoms and body language of program participants. Must have vision adequate to read and accurately interpret written communication, labels, charts, computer monitors and to accurately identify a variety of program supplies and materials.
- Coordination & Dexterity: Limb movement is required as well as coordination and body equilibrium and balance. Mobility is important to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Dexterity is important for handling a variety of supplies, equipment and materials.
- The ability to operate a keyboard/typewriter and like equipment is required.
- The ability to operate a vehicle is required.
Skills
Patient Care