Public Health Nursing Manager
Apply NowCompany: County of Calaveras, CA
Location: San Andreas, CA 95249
Description:
Salary : $96,803.20 - $118,996.80 Annually
Location : San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number: 2024-00077
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Division: HHSA - Public Health
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Calaveras County Public Health is looking for a full-time, in-person Public Health Nursing Director. Under administrative direction, this role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the patient care and nursing services within the Public Health Department. You will serve as the chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters and assist the Public Health Director in planning, organizing, and directing public health programs and budgets, along with performing related duties as needed.
Located in California's historic Gold Country, Calaveras County offers a wealth of outdoor recreational activities and events throughout the year.
This position is based in San Andreas, California, the county seat of Calaveras County. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the community and be part of a team that values work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you. A comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental/vision, paid leave, and retirement, will be provided upon employment.
Join our award-winning team that values your skills and encourages innovation. To learn more, watch: https://youtu.be/
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required.
This is a management level classification with accountability for patient care services and responsibility for directing and managing public health nursing programs and supervising and directing the work of professional public health and community nursing staff as well as paraprofessional staff. This position often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. This classification works under the direction of the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and the emphasis is on administration and supervision.
Example of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices and current trends of general and public health nursing; principles and methods of public health including communicable disease control, maternal, child and geriatric health, reproductive health, preventive medicine and community health promotion; principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, evaluation and development; principles of medical record keeping; program analysis, planning, development, implementation and evaluation; safety requirements including principles and practices pertaining to clinical service worker safety; emergency preparedness and response to a medical health incident; budget development and monitoring.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and direct nursing services within professional standards, legal requirements and financial circumstances; plan, train and direct the work of nursing and other personnel; apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients; identify and analyze patient care and administrative problems and implement operational changes; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency situations; develop and administer a program budget; develop and prepare statistics, records and concise logical oral and written reports; interpret and apply complex regulations concerning clinical services; determine and devaluate levels of achievement and performance; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff; plan, organize and manage public health nursing programs and services.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing and five years of public health nursing experience including two years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Possession of a Masters of Public Health degree from a school of public health accredited by the American Public Health Association may substitute for one year of the supervisory or administrative experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of an active license to practice as a registered nurse in California, possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, and possession of a valid California driver's license.
Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County
NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:
Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125
Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Retirement Information:
CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month
Location : San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number: 2024-00077
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Division: HHSA - Public Health
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Calaveras County Public Health is looking for a full-time, in-person Public Health Nursing Director. Under administrative direction, this role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the patient care and nursing services within the Public Health Department. You will serve as the chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters and assist the Public Health Director in planning, organizing, and directing public health programs and budgets, along with performing related duties as needed.
Located in California's historic Gold Country, Calaveras County offers a wealth of outdoor recreational activities and events throughout the year.
This position is based in San Andreas, California, the county seat of Calaveras County. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the community and be part of a team that values work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you. A comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental/vision, paid leave, and retirement, will be provided upon employment.
Join our award-winning team that values your skills and encourages innovation. To learn more, watch: https://youtu.be/
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required.
This is a management level classification with accountability for patient care services and responsibility for directing and managing public health nursing programs and supervising and directing the work of professional public health and community nursing staff as well as paraprofessional staff. This position often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. This classification works under the direction of the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and the emphasis is on administration and supervision.
Example of Duties
- Plans, organizes and directs patient care programs, clinical services and nursing service programs.
- Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures related to patient care, nursing practice and patient safety.
- Assists with the development of the annual Department budget for clinical care and public health nursing service programs.
- Supervises, directs and evaluates nursing and other personnel to include assigning work, counseling, discipline and employee performance appraisals.
- Assists with the development and monitoring of program budgets for MCAH and child health programs.
- Reviews and inspects the quality of clinical services and nursing performance; monitors quality assurance and compliance with requirements of state and federal agencies.
- Reviews funding opportunities and assists with the preparation of grant proposals.
- Confers with and provides expert advice and assistance to the Health Officer, HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and staff on nursing issues.
- Represents Department in meetings with other County departments, community agencies and state agencies.
- Develops information concerning community health needs; serves as a consultant for community agencies.
- Directs or develops and maintains required reports and records for clinical and program services.
- Assists in the development and organization of emergency-related delivery of nursing assessment, first aid and mass prophylaxis services; manages nursing services in response to local public health emergency.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices and current trends of general and public health nursing; principles and methods of public health including communicable disease control, maternal, child and geriatric health, reproductive health, preventive medicine and community health promotion; principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, evaluation and development; principles of medical record keeping; program analysis, planning, development, implementation and evaluation; safety requirements including principles and practices pertaining to clinical service worker safety; emergency preparedness and response to a medical health incident; budget development and monitoring.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and direct nursing services within professional standards, legal requirements and financial circumstances; plan, train and direct the work of nursing and other personnel; apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients; identify and analyze patient care and administrative problems and implement operational changes; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency situations; develop and administer a program budget; develop and prepare statistics, records and concise logical oral and written reports; interpret and apply complex regulations concerning clinical services; determine and devaluate levels of achievement and performance; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff; plan, organize and manage public health nursing programs and services.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing and five years of public health nursing experience including two years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Possession of a Masters of Public Health degree from a school of public health accredited by the American Public Health Association may substitute for one year of the supervisory or administrative experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of an active license to practice as a registered nurse in California, possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, and possession of a valid California driver's license.
Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County
NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:
- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
- 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125
- Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
- Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
- Heart & Stroke Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Universal Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Retirement Information:
CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month