Public Health Nurse II â Per Diem - Road to Resilience Program
Public Health Nurse II â Per Diem - Road to Resilience Program
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Description
Under direct supervision the Per Diem Public Health Nurse II provides public health nursing clinical field and program services to the community and performs related duties as assigned.
The Road to Resilience (R2R) Program is a California state initiative led by the Department of Social Services Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) and will be part of Community Health Nursing Department in Public Health. It is designed to support pregnant individuals and caregivers with current or past substance use as well as those caring for substanceexposed infants. The program aims to reduce risks associated with substance use and child maltreatment by providing comprehensive Public Health Nursing services partnered with Human Services Agency social workers.
Ventura County Public Health (VCPH) seeks to hire a traumainformed Public Health Nurse to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial nursing assessment and individualized care plans for the families referred by Child and Family Services fostering trust and improving health outcomes. VCPH will support pregnant and parenting women families and infants up to 12 months through culturally responsive evidenceinformed interventions and services.
The ideal candidate for this Per Diem Public Health Nurse position is a compassionate skilled professional with a strong foundation in public health nursing and experience in home visiting and case management. They bring a traumainformed culturally sensitive approach particularly in serving pregnant individuals and caregivers affected by substance use. Committed to the goals of Californias Road to Resilience (R2R) Program the candidate is adept in case management clinical service delivery and resource coordination. Strong communication skills flexibility and the ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams are essential for success in this role.
What We OfferIn addition to a competitive salary this position may be eligible for:- Education Incentive: Possible educational incentive of $1.25 or $1.75 based on completion of a Bachelors or Masters degree.
- Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69/hour (Level I) $1.00/hour (Level II) or $1.32/hour (Level III).
- Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications
- Evening Shift Differential: 7.5%
- Night Shift Differential: 15%
- Weekend Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour
- Charge Nurse Premium Pay: $1.00 per hour
- Float Nurse Premium Pay: $2.50 per hour
- Standby Premium Pay: 1/4 of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
- Health Care Plan: Per Diem employees may purchase the Ventura County Health Care Plan (VCHCP) at their own expense.
- Holidays: 11 days per year eligible for premium pay at the rate of time and onehalf for all hours worked on the holiday.
- To learn more about the benefits please follow the link below: Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement.AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency Public Health
The Per Diem Pool (PDP) classifications are distinguished from the Regular classifications in that the incumbents in these classifications receive limited benefits. They will receive shift differential standby and callback premium pay and will participate in the Ventura County Employees Retirement Association if they are assigned a biweekly work schedule of 64 hours or more. Incumbents hired into these positions are not guaranteed any specific number of work hours per biweekly pay period and management has the authority to relieve them from duty when there is insufficient work.
Per Diem Registered Nurse II is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Salary placement will be determined according to the current California Nurses Association (CNA) memorandum of agreement linked above.The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and FixedTerm) Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Per Diem vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: May 9 2025
CLOSING DATE: May 30 2025at 5:00 p.m.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages public health caseload which includes assessment intervention and referral on medical psychosocial nutritional educational and development needs of individuals families and community groups;
- Performs clinical duties in assigned public health areas;
- Provides community health assessment and planning for a geographical area in conjunction with other community agencies and groups; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
- Possession of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited program in Public Health Nursing.
- A minimum of six (6) months of registered nursing experience in a public health capacity.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Possession of a valid State of California Registered Nurse license
- Possession of State of California Public Health Nurse credential
- Possession of a valid State of California driver license
- Must have a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment
- Must receive certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Fetal Monitoring within six (6) months of hire
- Must possess Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six (6) months of hire
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: public health nursing theory and practices; basic nursing skills; and community resources as they relate to Public Health nursing.
Ability to: carry out the duties of a field nurse; interface with community groups; communicate effectively in an oral and written manner; establish effective working relationships with community organizations and other County/State agencies; work in Public Health Clinics following identified protocols.Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources Health Care Agency in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 30 2025.
To apply online please refer to our website at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call (805)for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources Health Care Agency 646 County Square Drive Ventura CA 93003.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please clickhere for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicants qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.APPLICATION EVALUATION Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure certification and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.
Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough preemployment post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment education and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment please contact Nathan Wood by email at or by telephone at (805).
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.
Employment Type
Grant
