Family Health Services has an immediate need for a full-time Public Health Nurse Manager to oversee and lead clinical quality improvement and quality assurance of back office operations and monitor compliance of a busy Federally Qualified Health Center.

Plans, organizes and oversees the work of professional staff engaged in one or more public health programs; assists in the formulation of policies and procedures; supervises and serves as a consulting resource for a large staff involved in providing health, social and mental health services; serves as a member of the department’s management/supervisory team.

This management level class is characterized by the responsibility for developing and managing multiple health services programs.  Incumbents assist in the formulation of goals, objec­tives, policies, and procedures and assume significant responsibility for the preparation and admin­istra­tion of assigned budgets. Employees in this class ensure that assigned activities are completed in a timely and efficient manner consistent with defined policies and regulations. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse (Senior) in that the latter participates in the work of and provides oversight for one or more sections within the Public Health Nurse Manager’s unit.  It is further distinguished from the Nursing Services Director in that the latter is responsible for the overall operation of the Nursing Division of the Health Department.

Plans, organizes directs and coordinates program activities and work of one or more public health programs which may include specialty units to meet needs of target populations or specific health problems; ensures program compliance with applicable laws, regulations and department policies.
 
Supervises professional, technical and clerical staff; assigns and reviews work; maintains standards through the effective coordination of activities; allocates personnel; acts on employee problems; provides recommendations concerning employee selection, transfers, promotions, discipline, discharge and salary issues; writes performance evaluations.
 
Conducts periodic meetings of staff to provide information, resolve problems, give program directions and evaluate policy effectiveness of assigned health programs; instructs staff on safety and risk issues in the field; trains and monitors staff on critical decision making.
 
Assists in the formulation and revision of nursing protocols, program policies and procedures to ensure quality of nursing care services; evaluates their effectiveness and insures compliance with local, state and federal regulations; evaluates compliance with policies, procedures and protocols.
 
Coordinates program activities with health agencies, providers and community groups to maintain an effective delivery of health services; coordinates services delivery and planning with other components of the Health Department; assists in establishing and maintaining the agency’s community resources network.
 
Manages programs according to department and funding source requirements; prepares and monitors budgets; reviews and controls expenditures and service revenues; develops data collection systems and prepares regular statistical and progress reports.
 
Prepares correspondence, reports and memoranda; prepares grants, proposals, and contracts; collects and analyzes data for use in identification of community health needs and budget development.
 
Performs various related administrative tasks; participates in a variety of regularly scheduled meetings; participates in emergency and special meetings; maintains and reconciles vouchers and purchase authorizations; participates in budget preparation tasks.
 
May be assigned additional supervisory and/or administrative duties.
 

Experience :  
Three (3) years of general public health or mental health nursing experience, depending on area of assignment, which includes one year of supervisory and/or program coordinator responsibility. 
Education/Training:  
Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university in Public Health, or Nursing administration.  A Master’s degree is desirable.

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing.
 
Possession of a California State Public Health nursing certificate is required for positions allocated to the Public Health section of the nursing Division.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
 
Must possess CPR card.

Independent travel will be required.
 
Positions allocated to this class may require specialization in target populations or programs.
 
Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.  
 

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS - Regular full-time Mid-management employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year, and accrue vacation at the rate of ten (10) days per year. After three (3) years of continuous service, Mid-management employees accrue vacation time at the rate of fifteen (15) days per year, and after ten (10) years of continuous service, at the rate of twenty (20) days per year.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Mid-management employees receive eighty (80) hours effective July 1 of each year, in lieu of any payment or compensatory time off for work performed in excess of 40 hours per week.

SICK LEAVE - Regular full-time employees accumulate twelve (12) sick leave days per year.

RETIREMENT - The County is a member of the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS), and benefits are coordinated with Social Security.  The County has reciprocity with all State PERS and County 1937 Act Retirement Systems agencies.  PERS retirement for miscellaneous employees is based on a formula of 2.7% @ 55.

PARS - The County provides a Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) Retirement Enhancement Plan that increases private or CalPERS service to a 2.7 CSS benefit formula.

LONGEVITY PAY - Mid-management employees receive 2.5% increase after completion of 10, 20, 25, and 30 years of continuous full-time service.  Eligible employees may use prior years of service with California cities, counties, joint power authorities, and other special districts.

HEALTH BENEFITS - Employees and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance with 100% of the cost paid by the County.  The County also participates in a cafeteria medical plan administered by PERS HealthCare (eligibility is dependent upon job classification).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - An Employee Assistance Program is also available.

OTHER BENEFITS - Employees may also elect to participate in a deferred compensation and the credit union.  All County employees are eligible to purchase auto and/or homeowner, renter insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance.  Life insurance is also available for employees only.

We are recruiting for this position until the position is filled. Application review is scheduled to begin May 28, 2010. This recruitment is subject to close at any time after this date without notice.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.  Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination of the above.

Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, licenses/certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the application or with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open until Filled. 

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Application should provide a detailed employment history that includes the month and year of entry and departure for all positions with relevant job experience. All questions should be directed to Rebecca Iacobucci in the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-2357 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE APPLICATION.  To qualify for service connected disability, applicant must submit a recent award letter from the VA that indicated receipt of disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall have five (5) points added to their combined grade.  Disabled veterans shall have ten (10) points added to their combined grade. 

Veterans Preference points will only be added to passing scores.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and who need special testing arrangements, must contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at (707)784-6170, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.  This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within five (5) days from the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the request.

PLEASE NOTE - All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

BACKGROUND - Prospective employees will be required to undergo a background process, which may include but not limited to a background check, reference check,  Live Scan fingerprinting, medical examination or any combination of the above.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT - Prospective employees may be required to have a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California.  You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.

EXAMINATION APPEALS -  Individuals selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five (5) calendar days of the receipt of the action, indicating the action being appealed, their specific basis for the appeal and the relief sought.

DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"