Public Health Nurse-24456502

Public Health Nurses can be assigned to various programs including, but not limited to: Tuberculosis (TB) Control, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Immunizations, Foster Care, Maternal Child Health, Border Health, Bioterrorism, Epidemiology, Adult Protective Services, and In-Home Support Services (IHSS).

Duties include: providing Public Health nursing services to individuals and/or families; conducting home visits in urban and rural communities; examining patients to identify health problems; assessing and identifying individual and community health needs; providing case management to high-risk populations; instructing families in health promotion and management of health and health-related problems.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins week of March 25, 2024.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid California Registered Nurse License (RN) is required at time of appointment; AND,
2. Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate (PHN) from a State Public Health Nursing or other regulatory agency is required at time of appointment; AND,
3. A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.

1. Applicants who do not possess a Public Health Nurse Certificate at the time of application should begin the process of obtaining their certification to avoid delays in the hiring process.
2. A copy of your final transcripts or diploma or foreign studies equivalency report MUST be submitted immediately.
3. A valid CPR card is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
4. A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.
5. Some positions require that incumbents acknowledge that they are aware of child abuse reporting requirements and agree to comply with them in accordance with California Penal Code Section 1166.5.

The Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

Evaluation