Public Health Nurse

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange Health Care Agency is seeking a Public Health Nurse to deliver essential health services in home and community settings. The role involves care coordination, family education, and collaboration with medical providers and community partners to improve pediatric and adult health outcomes.

The position may involve evening hours and field assignments. Strong case management, EMR proficiency, and community outreach experience are preferred. The County encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of case management and care coordination.
• Experience interpreting health program regulations and policies.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and public health functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide health education, care coordination, and case management to clients in home or community settings.
• Educate and consult with medical providers and community partners.
• Represent programs in community organizations to advocate for health care needs.
• Organize educational programs, develop teaching aids, and deliver lectures.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Public health

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

PUBLICH HEALTH NURSE

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Public Health Nurse positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The position provides services during normal business days (Monday through Friday) and may be assigned to work evening hours. Some positions are field-based and require home visitation. Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Possess strong understanding of federal, state, programmatic, and Division regulations, policies, procedures and protocols to accurately inform and implement rules and program requirements to children, families, and providers
• Provide health education, care coordination, and case management services to clients in the home or community setting
• Provide education and consultation to medical providers and community partners
• Participate in community organizations representing programs to advocate for health care needs of children and adults, including the sharing of local program standards and services and pediatric and adult outcome trends
• Organize and/or participate in discussion groups or on committees to develop educational programs; research and compile material for class presentation; prepare teaching aids, deliver lectures and perform demonstrations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the abilities and/or knowledge in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding and application of case management and/or care coordination principles
• Interpreting and/or implementing federal, state, local, grant or clinical program regulations or policies in a clinic, community or public health environment
• Understanding and application of the three (3) core functions and ten (10) essential services of public health
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records
• Serving as a key participant in program design, development and evaluation
• Ability to solicit information from clients on sensitive information
• Interpreting and maintaining confidentiality of client records
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Interpersonal Skills

• Working collaboratively with other programs, agencies, individuals, multi-disciplinary teams, families, communities, or other community-based programs
• Collaborating with people from all cultures, socio-economic levels, ethnic background, and others
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with clients, medical professionals, peers, supervisors, and managers to achieve service goals

Communication Skills

• Communicating effectively with medical professionals, community agencies, and public and private sector providers
• Presenting information clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms of communication
• Representing the program to individuals, groups, and community organizations
• Applying teaching principles and providing education to clients and other medical professionals

Problem Solving and Analysis

• Collecting, analyzing, and using data metrics to support the program and track for continuous operational and outcome improvement
• Assessing the situation of a patient (i.e. environmental and social conditions) to identify factors in being non-compliant with medical treatment
• Developing and implementing a plan to optimally support patient compliance and adherence to medical treatment and/or personal goals, and evaluates the outcome of the plan being administered
• Understanding and application of quality improvement/quality assurance principles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please click here for details on the Public Health Nurse classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and ocgov.com. If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curiel at [e-mail] or 714 834-2335.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.