Alta California Regional Center
Sacramento, CA, USA
ACRC is seeking a Nursing Consultant at the Sacramento office. Specifically, this position will support client transition activity from Sonoma Developmental Center, Porterville Developmental Center, and Fairview Developmental Center. This position assists Regional Center operations by providing nursing assessments and assisting in integrating the assessment into the individual programs for developmentally disabled adults and by serving as a consultant to staff and community groups as required. The Nursing Consultant will assess the developmental and health care management needs of clients, advise Service Coordination staff in regards to level of nursing care and equipment needs, assist staff in locating nursing care services to provide appropriate care to clients, review Medicaid client charts for certification/decertification process and data entry and audits of compliance for Medicaid Waiver requirements, consult on health care questions from staff, and conduct in-service instruction and continuing education opportunities for staff.
Experience and Skills:
Applicants must posses a RN License from the State of California; two years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience in family or adult health; knowledge of nursing principles, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to serving the developmentally disabled; knowledge of training and consultative techniques, community organization and resources, and programs and services for the developmentally disabled; knowledge of developmental process from conception through adulthood, health and disease aspects of diagnosis, and treatment and management of developmentally disabled children and adults; excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking; and excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and time management. BSN or MSN strongly preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply.
Job Benefits:
ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid chiropractic, dental, and vision insurance for employees plus dependents; 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage; 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage; flexible benefits pre-tax spending program; CalPERS employee pension plan (includes 10.439% employer contribution); and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities. Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, 14 paid holidays, longevity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.
ACRC is seeking a Nursing Consultant at the Sacramento office. Specifically, this position will support client transition activity from Sonoma Developmental Center, Porterville Developmental Center, and Fairview Developmental Center. This position assists Regional Center operations by providing nursing assessments and assisting in integrating the assessment into the individual programs for developmentally disabled adults and by serving as a consultant to staff and community groups as required. The Nursing Consultant will assess the developmental and health care management needs of clients, advise Service Coordination staff in regards to level of nursing care and equipment needs, assist staff in locating nursing care services to provide appropriate care to clients, review Medicaid client charts for certification/decertification process and data entry and audits of compliance for Medicaid Waiver requirements, consult on health care questions from staff, and conduct in-service instruction and continuing education opportunities for staff.
Experience and Skills:
Applicants must posses a RN License from the State of California; two years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience in family or adult health; knowledge of nursing principles, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to serving the developmentally disabled; knowledge of training and consultative techniques, community organization and resources, and programs and services for the developmentally disabled; knowledge of developmental process from conception through adulthood, health and disease aspects of diagnosis, and treatment and management of developmentally disabled children and adults; excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking; and excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and time management. BSN or MSN strongly preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply.
Job Benefits:
ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid chiropractic, dental, and vision insurance for employees plus dependents; 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage; 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage; flexible benefits pre-tax spending program; CalPERS employee pension plan (includes 10.439% employer contribution); and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities. Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, 14 paid holidays, longevity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.
County of El Dorado
Placerville, CA, USA
El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California. You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty. Check out our video to learn more! ELEVATE TO EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is conducting this recruitment to fill the following vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division: The ideal candidate for these vacancies will possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong analytic skills, ability to conduct comprehensive nursing assessment and formulate intervention plans, the ability to work independently, and the ability to work across multi-agency or multidisciplinary professional networks.
Two (2) limited term vacancies in the Community Hub, located on the Western Slope of El Dorado County, CA, which is anticipated to end 6/30/2020 . In addition to the above, the ideal candidate for this vacancy will also possess the ability to develop and nurture collaborative community relationships, to conduct health screenings and assessments, provide health education, promote medical follow-up and facilitate access to specialty physical and mental health care for at-risk families.
One (1) full time vacancy in the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, located in Placerville, CA. In addition to the above, the ideal candidate for this vacancy will also possess critical problem solving ability, the ability to respond to sudden and unexpected demands, skill in navigating multiple health care systems to effectively coordinate care, ability to provide medical care consultation and diagnostic interpretation, a basic understanding of psychotropic mediations, and the ability to provide health education to various audiences.
This recruitment will also establish a list which may be used for up to three months to fill future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies throughout the county. This recruitment will remain open until filled. A Training and Experience Evaluation will be utilized to determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
DEFINITION Under general supervision, provides a full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions and the development of good health lifestyles. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Public Health Nurse I is the entry-level class of this professional series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine public health nursing practice activities while learning more skilled and complex work. As experience and competency is gained, practice activities become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Public Health Nurse II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications for the higher-level class. Public Health Nurse II is the journey level class in this series; fully competent to perform a wide range of activities requiring independence and professional judgment with minimal supervision utilizing nursing practice skills to implement and oversee individual, clinical, family focused, and population based programs. This class is distinguished from Supervising Public Health Nurse in that the latter supervises specialized health projects and programs and/or performs more specialized or complex public health nursing practice activities involving the more difficult client cases.
Examples of Essential Functions
Participates on a health services team with other professionals and paraprofessionals in the delivery of public health nursing services.
Makes home visits in assigned areas to provide health education, assessment and counseling to clients.
Provides counseling and guidance to patients who have contracted a communicable disease and for crippled children who appear in need of medical or nursing assistance; encourages patients to seek early medical diagnosis.
Records communicable disease as prescribed by state and county laws and regulations.
Explains doctor's instructions and recommendations to patient and patient's family; instructs patients and family in isolation and preventive techniques.
Identifies and assess 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.
Provides AIDS counseling, testing and education; prepares periodic statistical reports related to AIDS incidence and treatment for state agencies; serves as program contact for the community.
Provides family planning and perinatal guidance to clients throughout pregnancy, using educational pamphlets and visual aids; continues postpartum visits to offer guidance and referral for issues of health, safety, parenting, socio-economic and environment.
Performs selected diagnostic tests, using standardized procedures; gives prescribed treatments; assists physicians in outpatient clinics.
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, including promoting the avoidance of tobacco usage.
Provides pre-natal and post-partum nursing care and conducts well-child clinics.
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.
Attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement. Public Health Nurse I: Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a nursing school accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved accrediting body, -OR- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, and completion of a specialized public health nursing program that includes a supervised clinical experience at a baccalaureate school of nursing accredited by a BRN approved accrediting body. Public Health Nurse II: Experience: In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience as a public health nurse in a setting comparable to local, state, or federal public or community health work environment.
Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse or eligible for Registered Nurse licensure reciprocity in the State of California, and certification as a Public Health Nurse as issued by the California State Board of Nursing. Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and current trends of public health nursing.
Provisions of the California Nursing Practice Act and state and local health codes.
Demographic, biostatistical and data collection methods utilized in evaluating public health needs and problems.
Principles of nutrition and its effect on varying age groups.
Pathophysiology of the major causes of illness and handicapping conditions.
Normal growth and development, including the aging process.
Principles and practices of public health education and teaching.
Principles, practices and methods of control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease.
Maternal, child and adolescent health principles and practices.
Methods of prevention of accidents and abuse and neglect of children, spouses and the elderly.
County, state, welfare, social service and financial support resources and agencies.
Skill in:
Performing nursing assessments and selected diagnostic tests and giving prescribed treatments.
Identifying community health needs through analysis of demographic and biostatistical data and information.
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.
Identifying the impact of cultural differences on community health care practices.
Preparing clear, complete and accurate documentation, reports, and other written correspondence.
Ability to:
Manage a caseload and establish priorities for case management, treatment and referral.
Apply the principles of epidemiology to a wide range of social and health problems.
Communicate clear and accurate information regarding clients to physicians, health providers and others.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is primarily performed in the community /field and/or indoors in a standard office/clinic setting, with potential exposure to human pathogens. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a field or office setting and operate office equipment; vision in the normal visual range with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens, measuring device gradations and printed documents; hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Constantly sitting, walking and standing; bending and reaching; wrist and arm motions and upward/downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity of both hands, ability to grasp and hold, ; lifting, carrying or pushing objects that weigh up to 16 lbs. Occasionally climbing; lifting, carrying or pushing objects that weigh more than 16 lbs.
El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California. You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty. Check out our video to learn more! ELEVATE TO EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is conducting this recruitment to fill the following vacancies in the Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division: The ideal candidate for these vacancies will possess superior oral and written communication skills, strong analytic skills, ability to conduct comprehensive nursing assessment and formulate intervention plans, the ability to work independently, and the ability to work across multi-agency or multidisciplinary professional networks.
Two (2) limited term vacancies in the Community Hub, located on the Western Slope of El Dorado County, CA, which is anticipated to end 6/30/2020 . In addition to the above, the ideal candidate for this vacancy will also possess the ability to develop and nurture collaborative community relationships, to conduct health screenings and assessments, provide health education, promote medical follow-up and facilitate access to specialty physical and mental health care for at-risk families.
One (1) full time vacancy in the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, located in Placerville, CA. In addition to the above, the ideal candidate for this vacancy will also possess critical problem solving ability, the ability to respond to sudden and unexpected demands, skill in navigating multiple health care systems to effectively coordinate care, ability to provide medical care consultation and diagnostic interpretation, a basic understanding of psychotropic mediations, and the ability to provide health education to various audiences.
This recruitment will also establish a list which may be used for up to three months to fill future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies throughout the county. This recruitment will remain open until filled. A Training and Experience Evaluation will be utilized to determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
DEFINITION Under general supervision, provides a full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions and the development of good health lifestyles. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Public Health Nurse I is the entry-level class of this professional series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine public health nursing practice activities while learning more skilled and complex work. As experience and competency is gained, practice activities become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Public Health Nurse II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications for the higher-level class. Public Health Nurse II is the journey level class in this series; fully competent to perform a wide range of activities requiring independence and professional judgment with minimal supervision utilizing nursing practice skills to implement and oversee individual, clinical, family focused, and population based programs. This class is distinguished from Supervising Public Health Nurse in that the latter supervises specialized health projects and programs and/or performs more specialized or complex public health nursing practice activities involving the more difficult client cases.
Examples of Essential Functions
Participates on a health services team with other professionals and paraprofessionals in the delivery of public health nursing services.
Makes home visits in assigned areas to provide health education, assessment and counseling to clients.
Provides counseling and guidance to patients who have contracted a communicable disease and for crippled children who appear in need of medical or nursing assistance; encourages patients to seek early medical diagnosis.
Records communicable disease as prescribed by state and county laws and regulations.
Explains doctor's instructions and recommendations to patient and patient's family; instructs patients and family in isolation and preventive techniques.
Identifies and assess 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.
Provides AIDS counseling, testing and education; prepares periodic statistical reports related to AIDS incidence and treatment for state agencies; serves as program contact for the community.
Provides family planning and perinatal guidance to clients throughout pregnancy, using educational pamphlets and visual aids; continues postpartum visits to offer guidance and referral for issues of health, safety, parenting, socio-economic and environment.
Performs selected diagnostic tests, using standardized procedures; gives prescribed treatments; assists physicians in outpatient clinics.
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, including promoting the avoidance of tobacco usage.
Provides pre-natal and post-partum nursing care and conducts well-child clinics.
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.
Attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in application will not be accepted)
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement. Public Health Nurse I: Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a nursing school accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved accrediting body, -OR- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, and completion of a specialized public health nursing program that includes a supervised clinical experience at a baccalaureate school of nursing accredited by a BRN approved accrediting body. Public Health Nurse II: Experience: In addition to the above, one (1) year of experience as a public health nurse in a setting comparable to local, state, or federal public or community health work environment.
Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse or eligible for Registered Nurse licensure reciprocity in the State of California, and certification as a Public Health Nurse as issued by the California State Board of Nursing. Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and current trends of public health nursing.
Provisions of the California Nursing Practice Act and state and local health codes.
Demographic, biostatistical and data collection methods utilized in evaluating public health needs and problems.
Principles of nutrition and its effect on varying age groups.
Pathophysiology of the major causes of illness and handicapping conditions.
Normal growth and development, including the aging process.
Principles and practices of public health education and teaching.
Principles, practices and methods of control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease.
Maternal, child and adolescent health principles and practices.
Methods of prevention of accidents and abuse and neglect of children, spouses and the elderly.
County, state, welfare, social service and financial support resources and agencies.
Skill in:
Performing nursing assessments and selected diagnostic tests and giving prescribed treatments.
Identifying community health needs through analysis of demographic and biostatistical data and information.
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.
Identifying the impact of cultural differences on community health care practices.
Preparing clear, complete and accurate documentation, reports, and other written correspondence.
Ability to:
Manage a caseload and establish priorities for case management, treatment and referral.
Apply the principles of epidemiology to a wide range of social and health problems.
Communicate clear and accurate information regarding clients to physicians, health providers and others.
Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is primarily performed in the community /field and/or indoors in a standard office/clinic setting, with potential exposure to human pathogens. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a field or office setting and operate office equipment; vision in the normal visual range with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens, measuring device gradations and printed documents; hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Constantly sitting, walking and standing; bending and reaching; wrist and arm motions and upward/downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity of both hands, ability to grasp and hold, ; lifting, carrying or pushing objects that weigh up to 16 lbs. Occasionally climbing; lifting, carrying or pushing objects that weigh more than 16 lbs.
