About the Department
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
THIS IS AN EXTRA HELP POSITION.
Under direction, to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required.
Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis is the journey level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform a larger range of duties and activities on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Senior Public Health Nurse in that Senior Public Health Nurse incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff.
Reports toDirector of Personal Health Services
Classifications SupervisedThis is not a supervisory class.
Position Duties
Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting; may work within a special program such as California Children Services; provides referrals; teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups; instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures; identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health; works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits; refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies; identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations; plans, directs, and performs epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics; prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may direct paraprofessional staff and volunteers; works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services; prepares reports and maintains records; complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.
Knowledge of:- Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine.
- Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography.
- Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
- Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.
- Child growth and development.
- Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program.
- Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease.
- Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs.
Desired Skills:- Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned district or program.
- Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations.
- Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.
- Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
- Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet the state of California certification as a Public Health Nurse. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and completion of an approved public health nursing program.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California and a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate driver's license.
Other Qualifications
Typical Physical Requirements
Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the county in all weather conditions.