Public Health Nurse II - UP TO $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS

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Public Health Nurse II - UP TO $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS

Salary

$90,846.84 - $110,905.32 Annually

Location

CA 95945, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-0033

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

09/06/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Definition and Class Characteristics

* * * UP TO $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *

RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALSO AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!

Through the services of its departments, Nevada County's Health & Human Services Agency develops and implements programs that fulfill the County’s commitment to provide support to our residents. We are pleased to be recruiting to fill a Public Health Nurse (PHN)!

Our Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address a variety of community needs. Under varying levels of supervision commensurate with the level of each classification, our Nurses provide clinical or field services and population health initiatives, utilizing their professional skills. Each individual may work in direct services with clients, collaboration with partners, and community interventions to improve the health of all residents.

We are currently seeking a Public Health Nurse to support the Child Welfare Services division. ThisFoster Care Public Health Nursesupports children in foster care and other families being served by this division of Social Services. Join a dedicated and committed group who seek to make our community a safer and healthier place for children in Foster Care! Typical work includes the following:

• Case management and maintenance of the Health and Education Passport.

• Home visits incorporating developmental and safety assessments.

• Medical support and liaison for social workers.

• Collaboration with community partners.

Please be sure to apply for all levels you may be qualified for.

Looking for work-life balance? This position is full-time and benefitted, receiving a generous leave program which compounds as tenure increases. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays per year, flexible schedules, and telework options, it’s clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for a balanced, healthy work and home life. If you prefer part-time work, please consider applying for one of our part-time temporary Nurse positions.

The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package for our regular staff members. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, our staff enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

View thefull job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1287017?keywords=public%20health%20nurse%20ii&pagetype=classSpecifications) to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO

• Anthem Traditional HMO

• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

• Blue Shield Trio HMO

• Kaiser HMO

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

• PERS Platinum PPO

• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Basic Term Life

• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

• Optional Dependent Term Life

• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please note that failure to attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree will result in disqualification.

• Did not graduate High School or GED

• High School or GED

• Some college: 0-59 units

• Some college: 60-89 units

• Some college: 90-119 units

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

  03

  Have you attached a copy of your degree or transcripts? Please note, failure to attach documentation may disqualify your application from further consideration.

• Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts

• No, I did not attach my degree or transcripts and I understand that my application will be disqualified due to this.

  04

  What type of professional license do you possess which permits you to practice in California? Please be sure to attach a copy of your license if applicable. Your application may be disqualified if it is not attached.

• None

• Medicine including Psychiatry

• Psychology

• Clinical Social Worker

• MFT

• RN

  05

  Which of the following choices best describes your nursing experience comparable to Nevada County's Public Health Nurse I? You are encouraged to review the job description for this position in order to accurately respond. The link to the job description is as follows: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082927?keywords=public%20health%20nurse&pagetype=classSpecifications

• None

• Less than one year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 or more years

  06

  Do you possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse? If so, please attach a copy. Your application may be disqualified if it is not attached.

• Yes, I possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse.

• No, I do not possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse.

  07

  We provide direct patient services such as immunizations and TB testing at our building so it is considered a healthcare facility. There are more stringent requirements for masking and vaccinations at healthcare facilities. Please describe your feelings about masks and vaccinations.

  08

  We currently have openings in our Immunization Program and in our Child Welfare Services. Please indicate which openings you are interested in.

• Immunization Program

• Child Welfare Services

• No preference

  Required Question

Agency

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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