The Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Division promotes and protects the health and well-being of the citizens of El Dorado County. They monitor and control communicable disease, provide community services and outreach on topics such as immunizations, tobacco use prevention, oral health, family planning, WIC, and many more!
The immunization unit oversees the Outbreak Response and Vital Statistics Programs. The Immunization Program is responsible for providing low-cost childhood vaccines required for school and daycare and some adult vaccines to people with no health insurance or for children with CHDP and Medi-Cal. The outbreak response team is comprised of disease investigators who investigate disease outbreaks to control them so that more people do not get sick and to learn how to prevent similar outbreaks from happening. The Vital Statistics Program registers births and deaths in El Dorado County as well as issues burial permits.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Use your knowledge and skills to assist your community! The Public Health Nurse Supervisor will provide daily oversight of one or more public health programs that may include population, family or individual interventions across the lifespan requiring practice oversight of public health nurses and a variety of multi-professional teams. Key responsibilities include consultation on the management of complex PHN interventions, program design, planning and evaluation, development of program/practice standards, outcome monitoring and analysis, generation of program and fiscal reports, representation to community stakeholders, provision of clinically oriented practice as appropriate and ability to respond effectively in a public health emergency.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:-
Monitor operation effectiveness and service outcome of assigned program/function; identify opportunities for improving nursing practice and service delivery methods/procedures; participate with management in the development, review, and implementation of best practices.
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Plan for, evaluate, and secure necessary equipment, materials, and supplies required for the assigned program and activities; monitor, control, and inventory supplies and equipment.
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Provide technical consultation and guidance to staff members on complex client cases and may co- manage the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; conduct quality assurance and contribute to assessments, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff.
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Conduct fiscal planning and budget or grant preparation, including strategic planning for budget or grant implementation.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The selected candidate will be a strong people leader and communicator with experience leading a team and all aspects of personnel management (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, supporting, coaching, performance improvement, evaluations) and excels in both written and verbal communication. They will have subject matter expertise specific to the position’s programmatic and regulatory areas of oversight. The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of related public policies and applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances and experience facilitating implementation and compliance with such. As this position oversees multiple programmatic areas, the selected candidate will also have demonstrated success implementing simultaneous high-priority projects and a keen ability to prioritize and adjust workflows. They will proactively seek out information and effectively leverage available tools and resources to solve problems.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university;
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Two (2) years of public health nursing experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Public Health Nurse II. One (1) year of lead experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California and Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
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Must possess a California Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing or eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure reciprocity in the State of California.
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Must possess a California State Public Health Nursing certificate.
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Must possess valid CPR certification.
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Must have completed child abuse and neglect recognition and reporting training requirements pursuant to the State of California Health and Safety Code.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Rachel Wallick in Human Resources at
[email protected].
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Public Health Nurse Supervisor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months.
We are currently recruiting for the following:
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
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40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
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50 miles from Sacramento Airport
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129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
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Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
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Skiing and Snowboarding
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Live Music and Music Festivals
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Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
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El Dorado County Fair
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Placerville Speedway
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Farm to Fork Restaurants
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Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.
