Public Health Nurse I/II

Salary : $75,252.00 - $111,192.00 Annually

Location : 96001, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 734-5 HHSA PH 100924

Department : Health & Human Services Agency - Public Health

Opening Date : 10 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 1 / 2024 12 : 00 PM Pacific

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY - PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2024

SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION

OF VALID PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE : NOVEMBER 1, 2024 AT 12 : 00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

Public Health Nurse I : $6,271 - $8,003APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $36.18 - $46.18 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Public Health Nurse II : $7,260 - $9,266 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $41.88 - $53.46 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit

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 branches : Behavioral Health and Social Services, Public Health, Economic Mobility, and a centralized administration.

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.

Public Health 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

Public Health Nurse I : Under close supervision, to perform public health nursing, teaching, and health guidance services in homes, clinics, and a wide variety of community settings in connection with the health promotion and the prevention and control of disease or disability in the foster care population.

To participate in assessment of this population that leads to development and implementation of sound health policy that improves the health outcomes of children in foster placement and to perform related work as required.

Public Health Nurse II : Same as above, however this classification will work under general supervision.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Public Health Nurse I : This is an entry-level class for Registered Nurses who have recently been certificated as a Public Health Nurse or those who have been out of practice for a number of years.

Incumbents apply the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities in learning to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties.

Public Health Nurse II : This is the journey and fully qualified professional level of the Public Health Nursing series in which incumbents have demonstrated competence to assume broad responsibilities requiring independence and professional judgment in assessing individual, family, and community health needs, and in planning and evaluating public health nursing activities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Public Health Nurse I / II position will fill the vacancy at the Public Health Branch's Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and Communicable Diseases (CD) Unit.

An ideal candidate for the Public Health Nurse position will possess a strong foundation in public health principles and a passion for improving health outcomes.

Experience with Sexually Transmitted Infections and other Communicable Diseases is desirable but not required. Training and guidance will be provided to well-qualified candidates who are committed to continuous learning and have a positive, team-oriented attitude.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, including establishing rapport with diverse populations and delivering sensitive information with empathy and compassion.

They will be adaptable and comfortable working in dynamic environments, often facing ambiguity and uncertainty. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational and time management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Public Health Nurse I

• Elicits health and social histories of individuals and families through use of observation and effective interviewing skills;
• participates in the promotion of communicable disease prevention education; identifies health care needs through physical assessments;
• recognizes the significance of abnormal findings; helps individuals and groups change their health behavior through discussions that highlight their specific health knowledge, attitudes, and skills;
• provides case management services based on assessment of the comprehensive health needs of the individual and family; identifies cultural patterns influencing community health practices, increases access of hard-to-reach populations to public health and other services, and assists in increasing the cultural competency of staff and the Health and Human Services Agency as an organization;
• teaches and counsels individuals, families, and groups regarding specific diseases or health conditions as well as health maintenance;
• investigates and monitors cases of communicable disease, obtains specimens, interprets laboratory results, determines sources and contacts to prevent the spread of communicable disease;
• compiles and uses records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning; attends required meetings and trainings;

and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Public Health Nurse II

• Plans, organizes, and provides public health nursing services, including assessment, intervention, referral, and follow up of persons who have a communicable disease;
• assesses persons who have been exposed to a communicable disease to assure early detection and referral of health conditions deviating from normal;
• provides tailor-made personal, preventive, and community health services to targeted populations in need; teaches individuals and groups about disease and disability prevention, and health promotion;
• participates in epidemiological investigations for control of communicable and chronic diseases; interacts with all aspects of the community individual, family, agency, business, and professional;
• develops and implements community projects as an outgrowth of issues identified during public health nursing practice; mobilizes the community to develop partnerships and alliances to address identified high-priority community health needs;
• evaluates health of special population groups, such as the elderly, the culturally, economically, or geographically disadvantaged, or those with alternate life styles;
• identifies cultural patterns influencing community health practices, increases access of hard-to-reach populations to public health and other services, and increases the cultural competency of staff and the Health and Human Services Agency as an organization;
• keeps accurate, concise, and legally-appropriate records and reports; effectively uses records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning;
• attends required meetings and trainings; with certified sexually transmitted disease (STD) training and supervision, may be assigned to perform STD exams, including moderate complexity laboratory tests;
• prioritizes multiple tasks, exercises effective time management, and manages workload and personal stress well; may assume delegated responsibility for the work of the Program Supervisor or the Program Manager in the absence of either;

and may supervise a small number of other Department staff, interns, or volunteers.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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

Public Health Nurse I

• Knowledge of : Skilled nursing as applied to public health practices; promoting health and the prevention of disease and disability;
• general nursing skills in the areas of maternal , child, and adult health; child growth and development; nutritional needs of all ages;
• normal and abnormal health conditions and health behavior; teaching, counseling, interviewing, and history taking; case management;
• epidemiology and methods for the control of communicable diseases; community resources and how to utilize them; environmental, sociological, cultural, policy, and psychological issues influencing health;
• current developments in public health nursing; ordinances, rules and regulations governing public health services and nursing practices;

basic economics for delivery of health care; workload management and management of personal stress; and the work of other social and health agencies, and functions of other professions as related to public health nursing.

• Ability to : Exercise independent judgment to plan, organize, and problem solve; manage time effectively; adapt to various cultural, physical and behavioral conditions of patients and environment;
• teach individuals and groups; seek and use appropriate resource materials; work effectively with individuals, families, groups, agencies, and coalitions to assist in the satisfactory solution of health problems;
• recognize and respect the impact of cultural differences on health behavior and practices; perform assessments, interviews, and gather needed information to reach appropriate nursing diagnosis;
• make appropriate referrals to community resources; provide adequate follow up to help maximize use of resources; perform clinical tasks such as venipuncture, injections, and dispensing medications;
• keep accurate, concise and legally appropriate records and reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with health and other professionals, paraprofessionals, agencies, community groups, and the general public;

communicate effectively orally and in writing; and actively promote the Department's mission and its population-based health outcomes orientation.

These employment standards are typically attained with possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Public Health Nurse II

• Knowledge of : Skilled nursing as applied to public health practice; control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease;
• maternal, child, adolescent, and adult health; prevention of abuse, neglect, and violence throughout the age continuum; prevention of injuries;
• learning, teaching, interviewing, counseling, and problem solving; normal growth and development including the aging process;
• impact of nutrition at all age levels; community resources and methods to mobilize and access them; case management; work of other social and health agencies, and functions of other professions as related to public health practice;
• literature and trends in public health nursing and the general field of public health as a whole; environmental, sociological, cultural, psychological, political and policy issues influencing health;

and funding sources and cost of health care.

• Ability to : Assess comprehensive health needs of children and adults; problem solve and case manage individuals or families with complex problems and health issues;
• identify and respect cultural patterns influencing health practices; facilitate access to resources; identify populations with specific health needs;
• monitor the accessibility and quality of community and personal health services in the community; advocate for needs of culturally, economically, or geographically disadvantaged persons;
• work effectively with individuals, department staff, families, community groups agencies, and coalitions in developing and implementing satisfactory solutions to health problems;
• apply principles of epidemiology to a wide range of social and health issues; apply principles of primary prevention to the prioritization, design, implementation and evaluation of community-based health programs;
• maintain confidentiality; communicate effectively orally and in writing; mentor other nursing personnel and train and direct the work of staff, interns, or volunteers;

respond effectively to critical situations and emergencies; and actively promote the Department's mission and its population-based health outcomes orientation.

These standards are typically attained with 12 months of experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I in Shasta County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration
• Possession of a valid California State Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate
• Possession of an appropriate California driver license

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

• Do you possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California? Yes / No
• If yes, what is your license number and expiration date? If no, please type "N / A."
• Do you have one year experience overseeing the community health component of a hospital or involvement in outpatient / outreach services or involvement in a community education program? Yes / No
• If yes, please describe and list dates of employment and name of organizations. If no, please type "N / A."
• Do you possess a valid California State Public Health Nursing Certificate? Yes / No
• If yes, please attach a copy of your Certificate to your application and provide us with the number and expiration date.

If no, please type "N / A."

• If you do not have a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate, have you applied for one? Yes / No
• If yes, please list the date you applied for the Certificate. If no, please type "N / A."
• I acknowledge that this position does require a valid California driver's license. Yes / No

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 sit;

use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 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.

Some positions may require adequate mobility to move very quickly in certain situations. And employee must operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.

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.

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 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 United Public Employees of California - Professional Unit.
• 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 8.5% for UPEC Professional 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 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 12 : 00 p.m., on November 1, 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

NOTE : Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy.

Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information.

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES

Holidays :

• 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year.
• 1 Floating holiday annually.

Vacation :

• 10 working days a year during the first three years of service.
• 15 working days a year - 4 through 9 years of service.
• 17 working days a year - 10 through 15 years of service.
• 20 working days a year - 16 or more years of service.

Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after three months of employment. For purposes of vacation accrual, a working day is no more than 8 hours.

Employees may elect to receive a payment for Vacation hours (in lieu of use) for up to eighty hours - in five whole hour increments - of accrued vacation.

Subject to criteria as outlined in section 13.9C in the UPEC-Professional MOU.

Sick Leave :

• 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.
• Employees terminating in good standing after completion of 5 years of continuous service will receive a pro-rata payoff of accumulated sick leave.
• Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.

Note - sick leave may be used immediately as accrued. Accrued paid leave benefits are used in conjunction with FMLA / CFRA as appropriate.

Vacation and Sick Leave accruals are based on regularly scheduled working hours. Additional time will not be accrued on hours worked over 80 hours within a one pay period.

Bereavement :

24 hours of paid leave for each non-concurrent death in the immediate family.

Health Plan :

Shasta County contracts with PERS for medical insurance.

Depending on the plan selected, the County pays mostof the employee premium, and contributes a portion of the dependent premium.

Contributions are made for a portion of a retiree's insurance premium.

Dental Plan :

The County pays a portion of the employee's and dependents' premium for dental insurance. The employee pays the full premium during the first six months of coverage.

Vision Plan :

The County pays the employee premium and employees may enroll dependents at their own expense.

Life Insurance :

The County pays the premium for life insurance for most employees. The amount of coverage varies by bargaining unit. For UPEC-Professional employees the current coverage amount is $25,000.

Additional Life insurance is available to purchase through Aflac and The Standard.

Retirement :

The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

• Members hired prior to May 8, 2011 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 55 benefit.
• Members hired after May 8, 2011 but before January 1, 2013 are covered under the retirement formula of 2% @ 60 benefit.
• Members hired after January 1, 2013 are covered under the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) with a benefit formula of 2% @ 62.

Please review the specific MOU for stipulated retirement formulas.

Employees pay 8.5% of his or her salary, on a pre-tax basis for a period of time as specified in his or her labor contract, or Personnel Rules as appropriate.

Members hired prior to 2013 may have a different contribution percentage.

Miscellaneous :

• Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies with employer match up to 3%.
• IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Reimbursement to employees for the cost of certifications or licenses required for their positions and required to perform the essential functions of their job.
• Attorney's Time off (ATO) eighty hours per calendar year (prorated) to full-time Attorneys in this MOU. This can be cashed out under the annual vacation cash out provision provided in 13.9.c.2.
• Optional additional insurance products are available through Aflac.
• Employee Assistance Program through ACI Specialty Benefits.
• Golden State Finance Authority - Down payment Assistance
• ScholarShare 529 - College Savings Plan
• Longevity Pay eligibility review with at least ten years of continuous service with Shasta County

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Room 348

Redding, CA 96001-1676

530) 225-5515

Comments, please email : [email protected]

Do you possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California?

If yes, what is your license number and expiration date? If no, please type "N / A."

Do you have one year experience overseeing the community health component of a hospital or involvement in outpatient / outreach services or involvement in a community education program?

If yes, please describe and list dates of employment and name of organizations. If no, please type "N / A."

Do you possess a valid California State Public Health Nursing Certificate?

If yes, please attach a copy of your Certificate to your application and provide us with the number and expiration date. If no, please type "N / A."

If you do not have a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate, have you applied for one?

If yes, please list the date you applied for the Certificate. If no, please type "N / A."

I acknowledge that this position does require a valid California driver's license.

Required Question