Public Health Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership

• Home visiting.
• Care coordination.
• Case management to pregnant and parenting families.

• Participates on a health team with other professionals and para-professionals in the delivery of public health nursing services.
• Makes home visits in assigned areas and clients to provide health education assessment and counseling.
• Identifies and assesses physical mental and emotional problems of client and family unit utilizing observation history-taking and data collection skills; analyzes information obtained to determine areas of follow-up and referral.
• Develops nursing care plans; acts as client liaison and advocate to medical and other community resources.
• Follows up on treatment recommendations with client and other involved agencies to ensure effective care and guidance to individuals and families.
• Provides group and individual teaching relating to disease prevention health promotion treatment maintenance and rehabilitation.
• Acts as telephone advice nurse and may be assigned as primary staff in part-time health clinics involved in the diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases.
• Performs selected diagnostic tests using standardized procedures; administers prescribed treatments and medications following established protocols.
• Utilizes nursing intervention skills to prevent disease promote healthy behavior and alleviate conditions adversely affecting the health and safety of individuals families and the community.
• Provides pre-natal and post-partum nursing care and participates in well-child clinics as assigned.
• Evaluates the needs of special population groups including the elderly recent immigrants those choosing alternate lifestyles and other cultural and economic groups.
• Acts as health consultant to community groups and participates on a variety of health planning and educational committees.

• Principles practices and current trends of public health nursing and education.
• Provisions of the California Nurse Practice Act and applicable state and local codes.
• Principles of nutrition and its effect on varying age groups.
• Pathophysiology of the major causes of illness and handicapping conditions.
• Maternal child and adolescent health principles and practices.
• Normal growth and development including the aging process.
• Demographic biostatistical and data collection methods utilized in evaluating public health needs and problems.
• Principles practices and methods of control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease.
• Methods of prevention of accidents and abuse and neglect of children spouses and the elderly.
• Techniques for evaluating normal and abnormal behavior patterns.
• County state welfare and social service agencies services and facilities.
• Financial support resources for public health care services.

• Managing a caseload and establishing priorities for case management treatment and referral.
• Applying the principles of epidemiology to a wide range of social and health problems.
• Performing nursing assessments and selected diagnostic tests and giving prescribed treatments.
• Identifying community health needs through analysis of demographic and biostatistical data and information.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Assessing abnormal health and behavior and developing effective treatment and referral plans.
• Following up on recommended treatment plans to ensure effective resolution of health and related problems.
• Preparing clear complete and accurate documentation reports and other written materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW TO APPLY

A complete original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for.Applicants must apply online through the Countys automated application system at must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.

Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to fill out the application

Can I change my application after submitting it

How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC Disabled Persons Veterans LGBTQIA community members etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways oftentimes outside of formal institutions and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicants qualifications for a position.

If youre excited about this role but your past work experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we strongly encourage you to apply.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs activities and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources immediately at so arrangements can be made.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race religion or religious creed color age sex sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status medical condition mental or physical disability military service or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California drivers license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

It is the Countys intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.