Public Health Nursing Professional (Temporary Extra Help)
Mammoth Lakes, California
RN · Patient Case Managers & Advocates · Nurse Case Managers
Posted Aug 18
- Unit
- Patient Case Managers & Advocates
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Part Time
- Setting
- Public Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $2/hr above the median
The median for Patient Case Managers & Advocates in California is $59/hr, across 66 postings.
About this role
Mono County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nursing Professional to provide a variety of nursing, health education, disease prevention, and community health services. This position will conduct patient assessments and screenings, provide education and immunizations, support tuberculosis screening, coordinate care and referrals, and assist patients in accessing appropriate health care and community resources. The role may include clinic and satellite site assignments, home visits, case management, and collaboration with health care providers, community organizations, and local agencies.
This position offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities throughout Mono County.
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Ideal Candidate
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The ideal candidate is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and adaptable Registered Nurse who is passionate about improving community health and providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to educate patients and families, coordinate care, make appropriate referrals, and work collaboratively with health care providers and community partners. Experience in public health, community health, case management, immunizations, or communicable disease prevention is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to effectively serve diverse populations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences and an active California RN license are required.
About Mono County Public Health
Mono County Public Health works to protect and promote the health and well-being of residents and communities throughout the Eastern Sierra. The department provides a range of programs and services focused on disease prevention, health education, immunizations, maternal and child health, community outreach, and connecting individuals with health care and community resources. Public Health staff work closely with residents, health care providers, community organizations, and other government agencies to address local health needs and improve access to services.
Working in Mono County Public Health provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a rural community while supporting innovative, community-focused approaches to public health.
About the County
Mono County, California's Great Beyond
Mono County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a small, collaborative county organization, employees work closely with leadership, take on diverse responsibilities, and see the direct results of their work in the community.
What employees value about working at Mono County: Employees appreciate Mono County’s location and lifestyle benefits, strong benefits package (including CalPERS retirement and health coverage), collaborative teams, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in public service. Our smaller, close-knit work environment fosters meaningful connections and supports work–life balance.
Mono County, Located in California’s Eastern Sierra
Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as “California’s Great Beyond” this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.
The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.
Benefits Highlights
Retirement: CalPERS retirement and 457/401(a) Plans available. Medical: CalPERS health plans Dental, Vision, Term Life Generous vacation and sick pay Discounted gym membership Click the benefits tab to see full details.
Additional Information
Minimum qualifications
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Health Sciences is required. One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a public health or clinical setting is highly desirable.
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Requirements
- Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Health Sciences is required.
- One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a public health or clinical setting is highly desirable.
Place
- City
- Mammoth Lakes, California
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Mammoth Lakes sits high in California's Eastern Sierra, a small mountain town built around outdoor adventure. Nurses who relocate here gain quick access to world-class skiing at Mammoth Mountain, summer hiking near Devils Postpile, and hot-spring soaking under star-filled skies.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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You would be walking into a county job in Mammoth Lakes, California — Health Program Manager – Clinical Services — not a hospital assignment with a posted ratio. Starting pay is listed at $122,000 a year, and the county put…
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