PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

County of Monterey, CA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

County of Monterey is seeking a Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the Behavioral Health Bureau. You will administer medications, educate patients, and support a multidisciplinary team serving adults and youth with serious mental illness.

The role emphasizes recovery, community integration, and health resource navigation. Applicants must hold a California LVN license with public health or community health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid California LVN license to practice.
• One year of experience in community health or public health setting preferred.
• Venipuncture, immunizations and medication administration under physician orders.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to physicians' orders.
• Provide health education to individuals and groups.
• Assist in counseling related to lifestyle or nutrition modifications.
• Assess client medical history and risk behaviors; inform case managers.
• Maintain accurate records and input data into the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support client care.

Skills

Venipuncture & immunizations

Health education & counseling

Data collection & records

Communication with diverse populations

Team collaboration

Education

California LVN license

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Case management software

Job description

Continuous

Exam # 26/52E01/11JH

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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

The Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse supports patients in a multi-disciplinary treatment team service model in the Adult or Children and Youth 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 comprised of psychiatrists, medical assistants, licensed/license eligible master’s level clinicians, bachelor level social workers, behavioral health aides and peer support staff. The program provides an array of mental health services to individuals of all ages with serious mental illness / serious emotional disturbance and co-occurring conditions. 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.

As of 10/11/2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

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

• Performs venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood samples; may give immunizations or administer medication 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 and facilitate group and/or individual health education of a general or specific nature.
• Provide one-to-one para-professional level counseling of a specific nature, as directed, for clients requiring lifestyle 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.
• Keeps records and statistical data, and inputs information into electronic health record for services provided as required.

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 lifestyle 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, specialized software for case management, and Electronic Health Record.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read, and write effectively in English and Spanish.
• Pursuant to Section 4211 of the California Business and Professions Code, incumbents in these positions 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 a minimum, licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• May be exposed to infectious respiratory secretions and bodily fluids.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• 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.
• May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. May be exposed to infectious respiratory secretions and bodily fluids.

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.

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 Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Analyst I, at (831) 755 – 4749 or [e-mail].