Job Description

Salary: $98,300.80 - $120,848.00 Annually Location : County of San Diego, CA Job Type: Regular - Full time Job Number: 24456704 Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy Opening Date: 04/12/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Summary The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health Services is seeking qualified individuals for the position of

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Senior Public Health Nurses perform professional public health nursing in homes, public health centers, and other community settings. As a Senior Public Health Nurse, you will act as a lead nurse providing consultation, conducting home visits in urban and rural communities, assessing and identifying individual and community health needs, and providing case management to high-risk populations. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in various HHSA departments. This position will be heavily involved in conducting outreach, including making community program presentations and collaborating with area schools, community clinics, family resource centers, etc. to promote and support the County's Live Well, San Diego initiative. Please click to view the complete job description for Senior Public Health Nurse, including examples of duties, required education and experience, working conditions, etc. To learn more about the Public Health Services Department in the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: ***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided. ***

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Required education and experience: Valid California Registered Nurse License is required at time of appointment; AND, Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate from the California State Board of Registered Nursing is required at time of appointment; AND, A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or clinic, or public health nursing field; OR, A Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or clinic, or public health nursing field. Note: Must have applied for a Registered Nurse License from the California Board of Registered Nursing at time of application.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

Ability to work at a community level with a good grasp of political and organizational acumen Excellent communication and planning skills to work with Community and Agency partners Ability to work independently within an office setting and in the community Ability to locate, develop, and distribute resources to school staff, community partners, families, health care providers, and HHSA personnel Experience with writing policies, procedures, and guidelines Experience with communicable disease investigation, providing post-exposure prophylaxis and recommendations, and performing specimen collection (venipuncture, throat/nasal swabs, etc.) Experience working at mass prophylaxis events such as mass vaccination events including organizing, leading the event, collecting necessary data, and completing after-event reports

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

In order for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree transcripts, diploma, and/or foreign equivalency certificate to your application. Please submit only the documents required.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE CERTIFICATION

Please be advised that candidates must possess a current California Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate in order to be hired for this position. Candidates who do not possess a PHN Certificate at time of application should begin the process of obtaining a PHN Certificate immediately in order to avoid any delays in the hiring process. The process for obtaining Public Health Nurse Certification involves completing one (1) online child abuse course and the necessary application. Please visit to obtain the application and information on the application process. You may also contact the California Board of Registered Nursing at (916) 322-3350. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides 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 helps 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.

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after interviews. 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 If you are not selected for this interview process, names of qualified applicants will remain on the employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment and supplemental applications through the expiration of the list to be considered for other vacancies.

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.

EVALUTION PROCESS

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. NOTE Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans. Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offerspreferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. Click here to see the Non-Management Benefits Summary 01 Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner and include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in the work history section of the application. Note that if you are invited to a selection interview by a department, your responses to the following questions will be subject to verification. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" as this is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this information? Yes No 02 Are you licensed by the State of California as a Registered Nurse? Yes No 03 Please provide your RN license number and expiration date in space provided. Note: Your license will be verified. 04 Please indicate below the degree(s) you possess. Select all that apply. Note: In order for your education to be considered, please attach a copy of your diploma, final transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency to this application. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Master of Science degree in Nursing None of the above 05 How many years of Registered Nurse experience do you possess? Please do NOT include student nursing clinical rotation experience or internships. Less than 1 year of experience At least 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience At least 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience 3 or more years of experience No experience 06 How many years of Registered Nurse experience do you possess working under the direct supervision of an official public health agency with a generalized public health nursing program? Please do NOT include student nursing clinical rotation experience or internships. Less than 1 year of experience At least 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience At least 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience 3 or more years of experience No experience 07 If you possess Registered Nurse experience working under the direct supervision of an official public health agency with a generalized public health nursing program, please provide the following information: A) Name of employer(s) B) Job title(s) C) Dates of employment D) Hours worked per week E) Description of duties performed Note: Incomplete responses may delay the processing of your application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 08 How many years of Registered Nurse experience do you possess working with at least one of the following groups: pregnant women, infants and toddlers, parents, adults and children with tuberculosis or other communicable diseases, and community groups regarding maternal and child health issues? Less than 1 year of experience At least 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience At least 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience 3 or more years of experience No experience 09 If you possess Registered Nurse experience working with one of the groups listed above, please provide the following information:A) Name of employer(s) B) Job title(s) C) Dates of employment D) Hours worked per weekE) Groups you worked with Note: Incomplete responses may delay the processing of your application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 10 Do you possess a California Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate? I currently possess a California PHN Certificate. I have applied for a California PHN Certificate. No, I do not possess a California PHN certificate and I am not in the process of obtaining one. 11 If you possess a California PHN certificate, please provide your PHN certification number below. If you have applied for PHN certification but have not yet received your certification number, please provide your application date below. 12 Please be advised that candidates must possess a current California PHN Certificate in order to be hired for this position. Candidates who do not possess a PHN Certificate at time of application should begin the process of obtaining a PHN certificate immediately in order to avoid any delays in the hiring process. Please visit to obtain the application and information on the application process. Do you understand this information? Yes No 13 If you indicated that you have applied for, but have not yet received, your Public Health Nurse Certification from the State of California, you should notify Human Resources as soon as it is received. Failure to do so may delay your consideration for employment as the certification is required at time of hire. Do you understand this information? Yes No 14 Please check the boxes next to each area in which you have experience working as a Registered Nurse : Maternal and Child Health Case management Collaborating on a team for case management Working with children with physical disabilities Working with children with serious medical conditions Working with communicable diseases Working in a tuberculosis clinic Working in an STD clinic Working in a public health or community clinic Immunizations None of the above 15 Please briefly describe your Registered Nurse experience working in the areas checked above, including name of employer(s). If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 16 Do you have experience working in a lead role as a team lead or charge nurse? Yes No 17 Please briefly describe your experience working as a team lead or charge nurse, including name of employer(s). If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 18 Please check the boxes next to each area in which you have experience working or collaborating: Community Health Groups Health/Rehab Facilities Coalitions or Collaborative Boards or Committees Heath Providers Multi-Disciplinary Teams Medi-Cal and/or Health Insurance Plans School Nurses and/or School Health Techs None of the above 19 Please briefly describe your experience working in the areas checked above, including name of employer(s). If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 20 Do you have experience providing presentations and/or trainings? Yes No 21 Please briefly describe your experience providing presentations and/or trainings, including name of employer(s), job title(s), types of presentations/trainings, and audience type (i.e., public, medical providers, co-workers)If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 22 Please describe your highest level of participation in a quality assurance program. Fully developed and implemented a quality assurance program. Participated in the development and implementation of a quality assurance program. No involvement in the development and implementation of a quality assurance program. 23 Please briefly describe your experience with quality assurance programs, including name of employer(s) and job title(s).If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A." 24 Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired. Yes No 25 If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you. If not applicable, please indicate "n/a". 26 Where did you hear about this job opportunity? San Diego County website Governmentjobs.com Careers in Government San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses Veteran Outreach Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR) Mana de San Diego County Employee Resources Group Family, Friend, or Acquaintance College/University Career Site San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Association of Public Health Nursing California Directors of Public Health Nursing LinkedIn Indeed.com Other 27 If you selected "Other" above, please tell us how you first heard about this job opportunity. Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable. 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