Overview
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE PROGRAM MANAGER
Monthly Salary Range: $11,778 – $14,317
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Nurse Program Manager position to be assigned to the Public Health’s Health Care for the Homeless Program and Public Health Clinic Services. This position is primarily based in Concord, CA and incumbents travel throughout the County to their assignment locations. Public Health Nurse Program Managers coordinate and supervise the activities of nursing and health education or health care personnel within one or more public health programs. They assist in program and budget development and budget monitoring, develop programs for public health information and education services to the public, and supervise clinical services related to the programs. Additional duties include planning and implementing special health clinics; providing consultation to the medical community on specific treatment and management of communicable diseases; and developing and coordinating clinical services for populations at risk for public health problems.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following:
· Ability to supervise staff and conduct training and health education programs
· Knowledge of administrative principles applicable to the organization and functions of health education and health care programs
· Knowledge of scope and practice of standards of nursing; clinical skills related to public health programs; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment 1) a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process); 2) a current, valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and 3) a certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, or its equivalent, professional nursing experience in a health care facility.
Substitution: One (1) year of additional experience, working in a public health agency as an administrator, manager or health care services provider may be substituted for the academic major.
A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED. THE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE AND PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE LICENSE NUMBERS MUST BE LISTED IN THE “CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES” SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
Closing Date: Continuous
To learn more about this career opportunity and how to apply, see our job posting at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/2001555/public-health-nurse-program-manager?keywords=public%20health%20nurse&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs or visit the County jobs portal page at http://www.cccounty.us/hr. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Equal Opportunity Employer