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The Mid-Michigan District Health Department is hiring a Director for its Community Health Education Division.  This senior level position is an integral member of the leadership team and is responsible for leading Community Health Division.   These responsibilities include strategic planning , performance management, policy development, and personnel leadership including supervising nurses and mid-level providers, responding to public health emergencies and representing the Department with the public and community partners. The candidate must have five years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a current state of Michigan Registered Nurse license.   A Master’s degree in public or community health is strongly preferred. The Department—which is PHAB accredited—serves a beautiful three county rural area in the central part of the state.  Details about the position and how to apply can be found at www.mmdhd.org and click “Careers” under the “About” tab.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO invites applications for the position of:  Quality Assurance Specialist (RN)-Psychiatric Hospital-19238702SDCPH

SALARY: $77,979.20 - $95,867.20 Annually

OPENING DATE: 03/18/19

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health and Human Services Agency is seeking dedicated nursing professionals for the position of QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (RN)

(San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital)

Quality Assurance Specialists monitor, evaluate and audit the quality of services provided in various systems, including but not limited to performing quality assurance audits in a hospital setting.

Current vacancies are located at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110

The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital

The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of the Hospital is to stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care.

For more information about SDCPH, click here.

The quality candidate will possess:

• A current California Registered Nurse license at the time of application
• Nursing experience in a hospital or Psychiatric inpatient setting
• Program management experience in the areas of quality assurance, performance improvement audits/activities for publicly funded health plans, managed care administrative service organizations, or nursing or pre-hospital care
• Familiarity with State or Federal regulations for hospitals (Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare, Medicaid (CMS), and State regulations)
• The ability to represent the department in high profile community settings
• Proficiency in designing Performance Improvement projects, excel, setting up, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting results of data
• Experience leading teams in executing improvements to ensure compliance with operational requirements

Possession of the following certificate is highly desirable:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Certificate

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A current California Registered Nurse license is required at the time of application, AND,

2. Three (3) years of full-time registered nursing experience to include:

1. Eighteen (18) months of full-time registered nursing experience in a trauma department, critical care unit, community clinic, correction/detention facility or emergency room; OR,

2. Eighteen (18) months performing quality assurance/improvement audits/activities for publicly funded health plans, managed care administrative service organizations, or nursing or prehospital care. Click here for a complete Quality Assurance Specialist job description, including examples of qualifying experience, required certifications, essential functions and working conditions.

Evaluation: The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on information provided on the employment and supplemental application. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the Live Well San Diego vision: A region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. Click here for more information www.livewellsd.org.

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.SanDiegoCounty.Gov 5530 Overland Ave., Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 236-2191 (866) 880-9374 processunitemail.fgg@sdcounty.ca.gov

Position #19238702SDCPH QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (RN)-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL-19238702SDCPH MK

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Fairfax County, Virginia

Long Term Care Public Health Nurse III

Job # 19-00696

Job Description : Oversees county-wide Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) screening programs and provides guidance and support for staff. Reviews and tracks all Medicaid pre-admission to ensure compliance with state and local guidelines. Collects and analyzes data DMAS screenings to identify trends and patterns for quality improvement, predicts demand for services and monitor s progress in meeting performance objectives. Provides quality assurance review and support for County-owned assisted living facilities. Utilizes LTC program expertise in community outreach and education and assists in marketing efforts to promote continuum of care. Provides supervision to LTC field PHN II positions, and clinical consultation for Department of Family Services (DFS) PHNs assigned to the Care Network Program and other Department of Family Services staff as necessary.

Link to complete ad and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/2395116/long-term-care-public-health-nurse-iii

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Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is on the forefront of Public Health and is looking for an innovative, flexible, Spanish/English bilingual full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN) to join our team. This exciting PHN position provides basic public health services and will work collaboratively with the team to develop a plan to help improve and increase services for the residents of Richmond City. The PHN will work in most of our clinical areas including our downtown location and 8 satellite health clinics throughout the City, specifically in our 2 Centers located in Latinx communities.  Other team members include a clerical specialist, nurse practitioner, and community health worker.  This role will also involve community outreach, home visits, and working with community partners.

RC085, posted until midnight on 6/14/2019: 

https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/150978  

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Public Health Nurse-Advanced (DOH/PHD #69037) State of New Mexico Albuquerque

Please visit our Careers site to review the job posting and complete your application.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Click the link below to access our Careers site. 

https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psp/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=100142&PostingSeq=1

2. Sign In to access your account. If you do not have an account, select the menu bar on the right, and click on New User to create an account.  

3. Review the job description and click Apply for Job to begin your application.

If you are a current employee with the State of New Mexico and have a SHARE ID, please sign into your SHARE account. Click on the Careers tile under Employee Self Service to search for the job posting and begin your application.

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The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency is seeking qualified

individuals for the position of

Senior Public Health Nurse

Senior Public Health Nurses perform professional public health nursing in homes, public health centers,

and other community settings. As a Senior Public Health Nurse, you will act as a lead nurse

providing consultation, conducting home visits in urban and rural communities, assessing and identifying

individual and community health needs, and providing case management to high-risk populations.

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in various HHSA departments.

This position will be heavily involved in conducting outreach, including making community program

presentations and collaborating with area schools, community clinics, family resource centers, etc. to

promote and support the County's Live Well, San Diego initiative.

Requirements:

1. Valid California Registered Nurse License; AND,

2. Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate at time of appointment; AND,

3. A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; AND,

4. Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two (2) years under the direct

supervision of an official public health agency with a generalized public health nursing program;

OR, three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse working with at least one (1) of the

following groups: pregnant women, infants and toddlers, parents, adults and children with TB,

community groups regarding maternal and child health issues and communicable disease.

NOTE: A Master of Science degree in nursing can substitute for one year of the required experience.

For more information, or to apply online, please visit the County of San Diego website at

www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr.

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Victoria County Public Health Director

The Victoria County Public Health Department (VCPHD) Director primarily reports to the Victoria County Judge and Commissioners & ensures the functional capabilities of the VCPHD to meet the public health needs of the community. The VCPHD Director has a multi-jurisdictional responsibility in Victoria and DeWitt Counties, Texas with additional reporting responsibilities to DeWitt County Judge and the City of Victoria

Victoria County Public Health Director 2019.pdf

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Public Health Nurse V

Juneau, AK

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/2117110/public-health-nurse-v-06-1226?keywords=public%20health%20nurse&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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