Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Public Health Clinic Position

Under general supervision, to participate in a variety of public health clinics and services; to perform activities related to implementation of various health programs; to interview, educate, counsel, and refer clients regarding a variety of health conditions; and to do related work.

This is an Extra-Help non-benefited position limited to 999 hours per fiscal year. We have only one vacancy and depending on qualifications, this vacancy will be filled as either Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse.

Incumbents in the Registered Nurse (Health Department and Mental Health) class do not have the necessary education, experience, or license requirements to qualify as a Public Health Nurse.

Reports To: Director of Public Health Nursing and/or Mental Health Director.

Classifications Supervised: None

Examples of Duties:

• Organizes and plans clinical activities.
• Assists with the operation of clinics and satellite immunization sites, performing immunizations.
• Administers immunizations under established protocols.
• Interviews and elicits medical history from clients.
• Performs pregnancy testing.
• Evaluates patients on the basis of history and tests, making appropriate referrals to medical and community resources.
• Performs confidential HIV counseling.
• Works with community agencies to promote wellness.
• Performs activities such as dipstick urine tests, drawing of blood, and blood pressure screening, and giving injections.
• Documents all activities in patients' charts.
• Prepares a variety of reports.
• May participate in Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) services.

Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and public health nursing.
• Causes, means of transmission, and methods of controlling communicable diseases.
• Disease processes and the mechanisms to prevent and control them.
• State laws relating to reporting Child/Adult abuse.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Assess the physical condition of patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of material.
• Interview patients and families to gather medical history.
• Counsel clients and make referrals to community resources.
• Draw blood samples for laboratory testing.
• Administer immunizations.
• Work responsibly with physicians and other members of the medical team.
• Effectively represent the Health Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients and others.

Typical Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.

Typical Working Conditions:

Work is usually performed in an office or clinic environment; exposure to communicable diseases continuous contact with staff and the public.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education Graduation from an accredited nursing program; AND Experience Two (2) years of general nursing experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. All Amador County Employees are Disaster Service Workers.