PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-518046
Position #(s): 437-484-8210-004
Working Title: Public Health Nurse II
Classification: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II
$10,188.00 - $12,752.00 T
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Fresno County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
About the Role
To plan, implement and provide public health nursing services and an infection control program in an all-male forensic mental health state hospitals; assists with the surveillance, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases; carries out epidemiological investigations; keep records, analyzes data, prepares reports and disseminates information to various consumers.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and provide public health nursing services and an infection control program in an all-male forensic mental health state hospitals
- Affords assistance with the surveillance, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases
- Carries out epidemiological investigations
- Keeps records, analyzes data, prepares reports and disseminates information to various consumers
Qualifications
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR certification
- Experience in public health nursing
- Experience with infection control programs
- Experience with epidemiological investigations
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$10,188.00 - $12,752.00 T
Schedule
In Office
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.
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