Public Health Nurse II

San Bernardino County; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Public Health Nurses II to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work Monday through Friday, ensuring a healthy work-life balance with weekends and holidays off. The position involves providing essential assessments and case management, coordinating care, and acting as a liaison with various agencies. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement. If you are a passionate nurse looking to make a difference in public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Attendance Leave or Gym Membership Reimbursement

Medical/Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Generous Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Must possess active RN and PHN licenses issued by California.
• Experience in public health nursing or home health nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and case management for individuals and families.
• Coordinate care and develop treatment plans in public health settings.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Case Management

Bilingual Skills (ASL, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese)

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate

Job description

$1,000 IN HIRING BONUS! Are you a nurse looking for a change of pace from bedside care? Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday! No hospital experience required. Experience what the Department of Public Health has to offer in public health nursing!

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Public Health Nurses II (PHN II) who provide assessments of individuals, families and communities. Duties include case management, coordinating and assisting with access to care; developing treatment plans; providing consultation on medical, dental, and behavioral health assessments; acting as a nurse liaison with public and private agencies; providing assessments and referral for school district students; and conducting disease control measures. Vacancies exist throughout Family Health Services (FHS) and California Children's Services (CCS) sections in DPH.

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within DPH.

• Family Health Services (FHS) section of DPH specializes in many dynamic public health nursing programs and includes Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, Rx 4 Kids, Children Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment, Black Infant Health, and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health. FHS works in partnership with public and private agencies to provide nursing case management, care coordination and consultation.
• California Children's Services (CCS) section of DPH is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have CCS-eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care. CCS determines eligibility and authorizes qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS eligible condition.

Excellent Benefit Package!

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
• Medical/Dental – dependent coverage with premium subsidies
• Vision - no cost to employee only coverage
• Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel/Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Public Health Nurse Certification: Incumbents must possess and maintain an active Public Health Nurse Certification.

Licensure/Certification: Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items:

• A valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN),
• A valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate issued by the CA BRN,
• A valid Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following experience options:

• Option 1: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed Public Health Nurse.

• Option 2: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in home health or home visiting as a licensed Registered Nurse.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.