Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team within a forward-thinking health department as a Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse. This role is pivotal in supporting patients through a multi-disciplinary approach, providing essential mental health services to both adults and children. You will engage in medication administration, health education, and case management, all while working collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals. The County of Monterey offers a competitive salary, a generous signing bonus, and an excellent benefits package, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about public health and community service.

Benefits

Signing Bonus up to $10,000

Excellent Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse.
• One year of experience in a community worker role or related position.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor client status.
• Facilitate group and individual health education.

Skills

Clinical Vocational Nursing

Medical Terminology

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Counseling Techniques

Education

California Vocational Nurse License

Experience in Public Health

Tools

Standard Office Equipment

Case Management Software

Job description

Continuous

Priority Screening Date: January 13, 2025

Exam # 24/52E01/12MN

The County of Monterey Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (MCBH) has openings for multiple full-time Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurses (PH LVNs).

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse supports patients in a wraparound multi-disciplinary service model in the Adult or Children System of Care. The PH LVN functions under the supervision of the medical director in Behavioral Health and clinical operations supervisor, working as an essential part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that is composed of psychiatrists, medical assistants, master’s level therapists, bachelor level social workers, behavioral health aides and peer supports. The program provides an array of mental health services to adults and children with mental illness. Services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psycho-educational groups, group therapy, rehabilitation services, case management, psychiatric services, and wrap around services. MCBH places and emphasis on a recovery model that promotes increasing independence and community integration matching treatment interventions to the patient’s need and clinical complexity. The PH LVN primary duties include administering medications according to physicians’ orders, medication education and reconciliation, connecting the patients to health resources, providing educational support to manage chronic illness, and health care case management.

Candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification at the Health Department may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $10,000. For more information regarding the Signing Bonus, please refer toAdmin Procedures A.49.1 Employment Bonus.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

• Provide and facilitate group and/or individual health education of a general or specific nature.
• may give immunizations under physician or mid-level practitioner orders, collects and transports various specimens for laboratory testing; performs other nursing duties required to obtain information in support of counseling/education activities.
• Provide one to one para-professional level counseling of a specific nature, as directed, for clients requiring life style or nutrition modifications.
• As part of a “team” approach, assess and evaluate client medical histories, risk behaviors and/or test results to determine educational/counseling needs.
• Monitors clients’ medical and psychological status and behavior and keeps case managers informed as to their status.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• The principles, methods and techniques used in clinical vocational nursing
• Medical terminology
• Basic computer usage

Some Knowledge of:

• The principles, methods and techniques used in public health education
• The principles, methods and techniques used in counseling designed to bring about life style or nutritional adjustments
• The available sources and methods of obtaining public health/counseling/medical treatment services
• The principles of treatment used in a specified medical specialty depending upon the position being filled

Skill and Ability to:

• Collect, tabulate and analyze data and draw logical conclusions
• Keep accurate written records in English
• Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds for the purpose of gaining confidential medical and personal histories, and educating and counseling them concerning health practices or nutrition
• Perform venipuncture and apply other vocational nursing skills
• Develop and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work under limited daily supervision and function as part of a “team” approach to client management
• Exhibit professionalism and deal tactfully with clients known to have, or who may be carrying a variety of diseases including the HIV virus
• Speak before groups
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and specialized software for case management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

The skills necessary may be acquired through various types of education, training, and/or experience, typically:

Experience/Education:

Possession of a valid California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse, and one year of experience as a community worker or related position, which included outreach education within a public health or voluntary non-profit health, related agency preferably dealing with ‘at risk’ populations.

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency, travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Pursuant to Section 4211 of the California Business and Professions Code, incumbents hired into positions with the Public Health Bureau must be licensed to perform venipuncture in California without a licensed physician in attendance and perform immunizations and/or medical tests under client specific orders from a physician or practitioner. This would require, at minimum, licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applyon-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: (831) 755 – 4519 Fax: (831) 796 – 8682

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. Acomplete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review. Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by thefinal filingdeadline will not be considered.Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated.Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Monique Ng, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755 – 4524 or [e-mail].