Nurse - Public Health Lead

About the role

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting a Public Health Lead Nurse to join the Public Health Branch. The Public Health Branch protects and promotes the health status of Tulare County residents through various programs.

Responsibilities

• Aid in providing training and orientation to staff.
• Instruct other nursing personnel and volunteers in their assignments.
• Compile and use records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning of assigned duties.
• Aid in the development and planning of public health programs.
• Aid in the coordination of special projects and grants by completing necessary reports, assisting in writing grants, and communicating with State and Federal agencies.
• Act as a liaison between the health department and other individuals or organizations and attend meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved nursing program.
• Two years of community nursing experience.
• Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Nurse Registry.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved nursing program.
• Two years of community nursing experience.
• Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Nurse Registry.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, program partners, and providers.
• Understanding of immunization, communicable diseases, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and general community health nursing.
• Experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Knowledge of diseases afflicting the elderly.
• Familiarity with the needs of and resources available to the elderly.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, including HIV Infection.

Benefits

Typical benefits include health insurance (PPO and HMO), dental and vision coverage, disability and death benefits, and retirement contributions. Additional benefits may include student loan forgiveness and career incentive pay.

Pay

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Schedule

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