Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Open to the public. This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Public Health Nurse positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Deadline to apply. This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met.

The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

The opportunity. The position provides services during normal business days (Monday through Friday) and may be assigned to work evening hours. Some positions are field-based and require home visitation. Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Possess strong understanding of federal, state, programmatic, and Division regulations, policies, procedures and protocols to accurately inform and implement rules and program requirements to children, families, and providers
• Provide health education, care coordination, and case management services to clients in the home or community setting
• Provide education and consultation to medical providers and community partners
• Participate in community organizations representing programs to advocate for health care needs of children and adults, including the sharing of local program standards and services and pediatric and adult outcome trends
• Organize and/or participate in discussion groups or on committees to develop educational programs; research and compile material for class presentation; prepare teaching aids, deliver lectures and perform demonstrations

Minimum qualifications and core competencies. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the abilities and/or knowledge in the is following core competencies:

Technical knowledge:

• Strong understanding and application of case management and/or care coordination principles
• Interpreting and/or implementing federal, state, local, grant or clinical program regulations or policies in a clinic, community or public health environment
• Understanding and application of the three (3) core functions and ten (10) essential services of public health
• Experience working with Electronic Medical Records
• Serving as a key participant in program design, development and evaluation
• Ability to solicit information from clients on sensitive information
• Interpreting and maintaining confidentiality of client records
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Interpersonal skills:

• Working collaboratively with other programs, agencies, individuals, multi-disciplinary teams, families, communities, or other community-based programs
• Collaborating with people from all cultures, socio-economic levels, ethnic background, and others
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with clients, medical professionals, peers, supervisors, and managers to achieve service goals

Communication skills:

• Communicating effectively with medical professionals, community agencies, and public and private sector providers
• Presenting information clearly and effectively in both oral and written forms of communication
• Representing the program to individuals, groups, and community organizations
• Applying teaching principles and providing education to clients and other medical professionals

Problem solving and analysis:

• Collecting, analyzing, and using data metrics to support the program and track for continuous operational and outcome improvement
• Assessing the situation of a patient (i.e. environmental and social conditions) to identify factors in being non-compliant with medical treatment
• Developing and implementing a plan to optimally support patient compliance and adherence to medical treatment and/or personal goals, and evaluates the outcome of the plan being administered
• Understanding and application of quality improvement/quality assurance principles

Minimum qualifications. Please click here for details on the Public Health Nurse classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions. Note: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

Recruitment process. Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application screening (refer/non-refer). Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Eligible list. Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans employment preference. The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.