Community Health Nurse I/II

About the Position The County of San Luis Obispo is actively recruiting for Community Health Nurses.This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute or limited term vacancies within the County. Applications are now being accepted to establish a single employment list for vacancies in California Children's Services and Field Nursing located in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and Paso Robles. Temporary Community Health Nurses may be scheduled to work on the evenings and weekends, or scheduled to cover vacations and leaves. Candidates may also be considered for full-time opportunities. About the Division: Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) promotes and protects the health and well-being of women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families who are at increased risk of adverse health outcomes. MCAH is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating services that address population health priorities across San Luis Obispo County. The division partners and works collaboratively with the community to achieve population health goals through assessment, advocacy, education, training, outreach, quality assurance, and policy development. About the positions: For nurses looking for ways to positively shape or improve systems of care, while still providing valuable education and advocacy for individuals, you will find this role challenging and rewarding. California Children's Services (CCS) provides care coordination to children with special health care needs and their families. This position interacts with the public, community-based organizations, complex insurance systems and hospital systems, state government, and specialty medical providers. The successful candidate will have pediatric nursing experience, be able to navigate multiple computer databases, have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and thrive within a team culture. This position works autonomously in an office setting with most the days' work taking place over the phone and within computer software applications. The CCS position is based out of San Luis Obispo, but will serve community Countywide as needed. For nurses who have ever thought "I wish I had more time with my patients." Field Nursing positively impacts the health and well-being of hundreds of San Luis Obispo families through direct home-based interventions. Field nursing in San Luis Obispo County includes Nurse Family Partnership, Healthy Families America, and an Early Support Program designed to build relationships, provide guidance and education, link to resources, and supports individuals and family groups from pre-pregnancy through the childhood years to meet their individualized goals. Each of these strength-based programs are voluntary for participants and aimed to reduce health disparities by delivering trauma-informed, family-centered, and culturally competent care. Field nursing is looking for innovative and passionate nurses who can practice autonomously out in the community and work as a partner within a larger system of community-based care providers. This position provides leadership opportunities, welcomes ideas and outside-the-box approaches and thinking. Nurses working within Field Nursing spend approximately 80% of their working time in the community and 20% in an office setting. The Field Nursing positions are based in Morro Bay and Paso Robles, but will serve the community countywide as needed. To view the complete job description for Community Health Nurse I, click here. To view the complete job description for Community Health Nurse II, click here. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be passionate about nursing and have knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing. Experience working with California Children's Services, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health, Communicable Disease programs or as a Field Nurse a plus. Candidates bilingual in Spanish are highly desirable. The Minimum Qualifications are: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Community Health Nurse I: Two years of professional nursing experience (A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related public health/care field may substitute for one year of experience) Community Health Nurse II: Either A: One year of experience as a Community Health Nurse I, OR B: Three years of professional nursing experience. (A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related public health/care field may substitute for one year of experience. A higher level degree may substitute for an additional year of experience.) How to Apply Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page.Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at.