Supervising Public Health Nurse

SALARY INFORMATION

$8,002 - $10,213 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $46.16 - $58.92 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Health and Human Services Agency

The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) partners with communities to protect and improve the health and well-being of Shasta County residents. Established in 2006, the HHSA is organized into four branches: Behavioral Health & Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, with a centralized Administration Services. The HHSA promotes optimal health for all. The frail, the abused, the mentally ill and those without resources look to the HHSA for services and resources to meet their basic needs, and to protect their health and safety. This transformation improves efficiency, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, encourages collaboration among programs and organizes the HHSA’s services to be more responsive to the needs of the public.

The Public Health Branch focuses on community-wide prevention of communicable disease, chronic disease, injury, substance abuse, family violence, and lead poisoning. Public Health helps the community develop policies and support community environments that encourage healthy behaviors. It promotes nutrition and physical activity, healthy aging, worksite wellness and healthy communities. Public Health is also where the HHSA’s emergency response unit is headquartered, and its laboratory provides testing services for Shasta and numerous other Northern California counties.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Specialty Health Services Program Manager, plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the activities of Public Health Nursing and other assigned staff providing public health services; acts as liaison with other divisions within the Health Department, with other provider staff and community agencies; works to provide, interpret, and improve public health services in the absence of the Specialty Health Services Manager; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are distinguished from Public Health Nurse II positions by having the responsibility for directing Public Health services by providing leadership, responsibility, and supervision for the staff assigned to the team. Positions in this class are distinguished from PHN III positions by this position's primary responsibility for communicable disease control and the oversight of Public Health Nursing field services.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of members of the public health nursing team in providing services in clinics, homes, and the community at large (including assisting in hiring, and providing training, motivation, evaluation, and, when needed, assisting in any disciplinary process); plans, organizes and supervises special programs, evaluates effectiveness of current public health nursing policies and practices, assists with formulating new policies and procedures; serves as the Department's communicable disease coordinator; maintains complete records, compiling and using reports and statistics for science-based appraisals, and monitoring health outcomes of target populations; prepares clear and concise reports; provides energetic leadership on activities and policies which impact the health of the community; provides liaison between the Health Department and other individuals, agencies, or organizations; conducts public/group meetings for the purpose of health education and prevention; provides guidance, leadership, and assists in the solution of problem cases encountered by the nursing team; evaluates the effectiveness of public health nursing services and community projects and initiates improvement as appropriate, conferring as needed with the Specialty Health Services Manager and with the Health Officer/Director; collaborates with and advocates for appropriate Maternal, Child, & Adolescent Health population-based services; assists in providing for on-going training and development for members of the team or other Public Health staff as directed; may represent Public Health Department on or before discussion groups, community boards, organizations and public or private groups, as assigned; participates with other Public Health Department divisions and community groups in identifying, developing, and improving needed public health services; and assists in increasing access to public health services for hard-to-reach populations and in improving the cultural competency of the Public Health Department as an organization.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing public health; principles and practices of public health nursing as applied in public health practice and preventive medicine, in regards to assessment and planning of individual, family, and community needs; environmental, sociological, and cultural factors which influence individual and community health; principles of supervision, training, education, and team building; work of other social and health agencies and functions of other professions as related to the public health team; basic statistical concepts in public health; and current literature trends in public health and public health nursing.

Ability to: Exercise independent sound judgment and plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in a leadership capacity; effectively supervise assigned staff; problem solve or assist staff in the case management of complex cases requiring advanced public health nursing skills; mobilize the community to develop partnerships and alliances to address high-priority community health needs; analyze, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from data; assist in the assessment of the capacity of the maternal, child, and adolescent health system; speak and write effectively; develop and implement quality assessment and quality improvement activities; establish and maintain collaborative relations with public and private social and health agencies; analyze situations accurately; evaluate problems, policies and procedures, and take effective action; prepare and conduct, or delegate to assigned staff, specialized health education programs for targeted populations; apply the principles of primary prevention to the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based health programs and strategic action plans; effectively represent the County at State, regional, and community meetings, as assigned; and actively promote the Department's mission and its population-based health outcomes orientation.

These standards are typically attained with a minimum of three years of nursing experience comparable to Public Health Nurse II or Public Health Nurse III AND Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California;
• Possession of a valid California Public Health Nursing Certificate;
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Shasta County HHSA Public Health is looking for a Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead a dynamic and dedicated team in the Public Health Case Management Unit.   The candidate will ideally have one year of supervisory experience and be able to foster positive leadership to nursing, community education, social work, and administrative staff.  The ideal candidate will work well with other departments, medical providers, the community, and diverse populations. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of policy and procedures and excellent written and verbal communication.  The ideal candidate will be able to make an immediate positive impact on external and internal customers. With a professional attitude and appearance, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and well-being. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.  This position oversees Public Health programs and will act as a county liaison with the state.   This position supervises public health nursing and support staff in providing comprehensive public health nursing services and case management to community members.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

1. Do you possess a valid RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California? Yes/No

1. If yes, please provide your RN license number. If none, please put “n/a”

1. Do you possess a valid PHN Certificate to work as a PHN in the State of California? Yes/No

1. If yes, please provide your PHN license number. If none, please put “n/a”

1. Have you worked for one or more years in a supervisory position? Yes/No

1. Please describe your supervisory experience and specific job classifications that you supervised as well as the time periods and organizations you supervised. If none, please put “n/a”

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Supervisory Unit SCEA.
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on May 28, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515