Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (Department Promotional Only)

Reports to

Public Health Officer, Public Health Nursing Manager, Deputy Director of Health and Human Services Agency, or designee.

Classifications supervised

This is not a supervisory classification.

Typical physical requirements

Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Typical working conditions

Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.

Example of Duties

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Provide and facilitate group and/or individual health education of a general or specific nature.

Provide one to one para-professional level counseling of a specific nature, as directed, for clients requiring lifestyle or nutrition modifications.

As part of a “team” approach, assess and evaluate client medical histories, risk behaviors and/or test results to determine educational/counseling needs.

Monitors clients’ medical and psychological status and behavior and keeps case managers informed as to their status.

Performs venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood samples; may give immunizations under physician or mid-level practitioner orders, collects and transports various specimens for laboratory testing; performs other nursing duties required to obtain information in support of counseling/education activities.

Develops and maintains communication with relevant community and government organizations which provide services to clients; serves as client’s advocate for obtaining services.

May visit clients at home in order to carry out assignments or provide transportation so client may participate in program activities.

Responds to questions from the public and informs prospective clients about specific program activities.

Keeps records and statistical data, and inputs case management information into personal computers as required.

Participates in developing and evaluating educational materials, curriculum and sessions.

Refers clients to providers of service according to protocol or under the direction of the Public Health Nursing Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience as a community worker or related position, which included outreach education within a public health or voluntary non-profit health, related agency preferably dealing with ‘at risk’ populations.

Special

Requirements

Possession of a valid California license as a Vocational or Registered Nurse.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

Independent travel may be required.

All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.

In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of

The principles, methods and techniques used in clinical vocational nursing.

Medical terminology.

Basic math and statistical concepts.

Basic computer usage.

The principles, methods and techniques used in public health education.

The principles, methods and techniques used in counseling designed to bring about lifestyle or nutritional adjustments.

The available sources and methods of obtaining public health/counseling/medical treatment services.

The principles of treatment used in a specified medical specialty depending upon the position being filled.

Ability to

Collect, tabulate, and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.

Keep accurate written records in English.

Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds for the purpose of gaining confidential medical and personal histories, and educating and counseling them concerning health practices or nutrition.

Perform venipuncture and apply other vocational nursing skills.

Develop and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Work under limited daily supervision and function as part of a “team” approach to client management.

Exhibit professionalism and deal tactfully with clients known to have, or who may be carrying a variety of diseases including the HIV virus.

Speak before groups.

Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and specialized software for case management.

San benito county benefits

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee

benefits

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• 4 years of service = 10 days per year
• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.

Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.

Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred

Compensation

Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members

Social Security (non-safety)

Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service

Sick Leave 15 Days Annually

Floating Holiday

457 Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement