Public Health Nurse II-Temporary at County of Nevada, CA

About the Department

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from reproductive health care and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

We are currently seeking a part-time, temporary Public Health Nurse to be an integral part of our Truckee Clinical Services Team. Duties will include: 

• Screening adolescent and adult clients for reproductive healthcare services. Taking health histories and exploring family planning options. 
• Educating and empowering individuals from high-risk populations and underserved communities. 
• Providing vaccine information and immunizations.
• Maintaining and ordering medical supply inventory.
• Reviewing lab results and providing appropriate follow-up. 

This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave, but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS. 

Why Nevada County? 

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We aim to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Contact us to request accommodation.

Other Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or documentation of a submitted and pending application for the PHN certificate, which must be obtained within 1 year of hire