Public Health Nurse III

An Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-Free Workplace

• Trains, assigns and reviews the work of Public Health Nurses and other staff. Provides consultation and assistance and makes decisions on program or administrative problems.
• Plans, develops, reviews, monitors, evaluates and directly participates in providing services in a major nursing or health services program for the Health Department.
• Participates on various committees and as liaison provides information to other County departments and other agencies and organizations.
• Determines needs in an assigned and recommends and implements projects designed to address those needs; participates with community groups in identifying and developing needed public health services.
• Applies the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation when evaluating individuals and family situations for problems detrimental to good health.
• Coordinates care, confers with physicians, nursing staff, other agencies and community members, and refers clients to appropriate public and private resources, agencies and clinics for further evaluation and treatment.
• Provides case finding, health counseling and instruction, and epidemiological investigation in the prevention and control of disease and the promotion of health; provides care and treatment for health problems; carries out physicians orders; administers injections and oral medications.
• Formulates written program goals and objectives; recommends program policies and, develops and updates program protocols and procedures as appropriate.
• Provides supervisor with updated information on program or personnel issues.
• Keeps records, prepares reports, compiles statistical information.

Working Knowledge of:

• Community aspects of nursing programs including provisions for continuity of patient care, nursing services in health programs and nursing care in the home.
• Epidemiologic investigations; causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions.
• Environmental, sociological and psychological problems associated with public health nursing clients and families.
• Normal and abnormal human physiological development and behavior patterns.
• Principles and procedures involved with family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, maternal and child health, child growth and development, and communicable diseases.
• Prevention, detection, reporting and treatment to specific public health programs.
• The laws, codes and standards applicable to specific public health programs.
• The use of community resources for assistance in public health programs.

Some Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices used in public health program coordination and implementation.
• Principles and practices of staff supervision and development.
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations governing public health.
• Principles of mental health.
• Basic statistical concepts.

Skills and Ability to:

• Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data; evaluate problems, policies, procedures and formulate an effective course of action.
• Think creatively; develop new methods, procedures or approaches to achieve program goals; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving administrative and technical problems.
• Independently work with little or no direct supervision.
• Plan, prioritize, direct and review the work of others.
• Effectively communicate in writing to prepare a variety of reports and records.
• Work effectively with the public and others contacted during the course of work.
• Understand, interpret and apply rules, laws, policies and regulations relative to specific public health programs.
• Read, understand and apply oral and written policies and procedures.
• Independently manage an assigned caseload.
• Communicate verbally to address groups and individuals.

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Senior Personnel Analyst Monica Gutierrez at (831) 796-1276.