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Community Health Nursing Supervisor

Are you an experienced public health nurse looking for a new rewarding and challenging opportunity? Are you committed to helping improve the health and safety of your local community? If so, Come Lead with Us as a Community Health Nursing Supervisor!

Washington County's Health and Human Services department is currently hiring for a Community Health Nursing Supervisor within their Public Health Division to be dedicated to the Family Connects Program. The mission of this division is to work in partnership with our community to improve and protect the public's health and achieve health equity through prevention, regulation and education.

The Family Connects Nursing Supervisor will be responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the nursing staff for the Family Connects program. This position will also be coordinating efforts with the appropriate agencies and participating in the community alignment process to hire and train staff on an ongoing basis. The individual working in this role will be responsible for making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishing schedules and methods for the delivery of Family Connects home visiting services. Additionally, this role will be evaluating operations and activities of assigned responsibilities, preparing various reports, operations and activities while working closely with the Health Officer in developing program policies and procedures, reviewing and overseeing nursing quality control standards for services provided, and assuring the compliance with County, State, and Family Connects International fidelity standards.

 The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of the principles, practices, and procedures of public health nursing, cultural competence, trauma-informed practices, and Oregon Nurse Home-Visiting Programs as well as the universally offered home visiting initiative. Candidates who have demonstrated experience supervising and implementing comprehensive public health nursing programs, assisting in preparing and administering budgets, and supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff are desirable. Additionally, candidates who have experience assisting a Public Health Division in emergency preparedness, and response efforts related to public health emergency events are highly preferred.

To learn more about the Public Health Division, please use this link: Public Health.

Washington County offers employees a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Working within Washington County provides daily opportunities to serve and build communities now and into the future. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include:

  1. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in public health nursing activities.
    1. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for the delivery of nursing services; and implements policies and procedures.
    2. Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; and prepares various reports, operations and activities.
    3. Provides supervision, coordination, and direction to assigned public health nursing programs; coordinates and supervises the scheduling of services; provides for staff coverage and clinical materials; responsible for labor contract administration and processing grievances.
    4. Develops community health nursing programs and determines budget and personnel needs.
    5. Determines and coordinates training, in-service and orientation needs for assigned program personnel.
    6. Collaborates with county Health Officer to develop program policies or procedures.
      1. Reviews and oversees nursing quality control standards for services provided by the nursing team; and assures compliance with professional, County, and State standards.
      2. Attends department and interagency meetings related to assigned programs and service.
        1. Assures the maintenance of complete and accurate records of each client in Washington County community health care programs.
        2. Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for requests; and monitors and controls expenditures.
        3. Participates in the selection of staff; works with staff to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures; prepares staff evaluations.
        4. Answers questions and provides information to the public; and investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing, and from a school approved for community health nursing preferred; AND

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in community health nursing, nursing supervision, or program coordination.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:

Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon at time of appointment. Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted.

 To see the complete list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification (Community Health Nursing Supervisor), please use this link: Community Health Nursing Supervisor

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Background Investigation:

Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check.

 Department of Motor Vehicle Records (DMV) Requirement:

Driving a motorized vehicle is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County and instructions for submitting appropriate DMV documentation, please use this link:Driver's License & Records Policy.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Washington County is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 Selection Process:

  1. An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources. The timeframe to review will be the week of June 1, 2020.
  2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training of those candidates who pass the initial HR evaluation based on their employment application materials including responses to supplemental questionnaire. This process will begin after June 8, 2020.

Washington County will perform DMV records checks on candidates that successfully pass the SME Panel review step in the selection process.

Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully pass the DMV evaluation step, as soon as possible.

Our goal is to make as many positions available to interested candidates and to ensure that our eligible lists are maximized.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference:

If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this recruitment, please review instructions Veterans Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: hr@co.washington.or.us at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

 Status of Your Application:

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. 

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment:

Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yej[email protected]

*Washington County is a drug-free workplace*

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.washcojobs.org

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

Washington County Public Services Building 155 N First Avenue Ste. 270
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-846-8606

[email protected]                                                                             Job #2020-122 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISORY


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Program Manager - Public Health Nursing
San Joaquin County Public Health Services is seeking an experienced public health professional to join the leadership team. The Program Manager of Public Health Nursing serves as the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Director.

Approximate Annual Base Salary: $106,558 - $129,516
In addition to the base salary, the County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:

  •  1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS.
  •  125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan
  •  457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  •  12 days sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
  •  10 days of vacation leave
  •  10 days administrative leave per year
  •  14 paid holidays per year
About the position
San Joaquin County Public Health Services is seeking an experienced public health professional to join the leadership team. The Program Manager of Public Health Nursing serves as the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Director. This is a core position found in every local health department and is pivotal in leading public health efforts to improve the lives of young families. An ideal candidate would have an understanding of the breadth and scope of MCAH programs as well as mandates and reporting requirements.

The ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate would have extensive knowledge and experience in developing and implementing case management programs for a diverse community. Because so many factors impact health, it cannot be done in a vacuum. This individual would be highly skilled at partnering across multiple sectors and leveraging data and resources to address social, environmental, and economic conditions that affect health and health equity. Additionally, this individual would be able to quickly assume important interrelated roles on several external committees that examine infant deaths to determine how to improve the system of care [e.g., Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Coordinator].
An ideal candidate would embrace PHS’ evolving horizontal leadership style and work closely with other managers across the department as part of the management team. This individual would also "model the way" for MCAH staff to experiment with new ways to work across programmatic boundaries. Key to success, this leadership role requires an individual who knows how to gain trust – and how to trust. That also requires excellent communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nursing.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience working with multiple programs in a public health setting, including one year of supervisory experience.
Substitution: Possession of a Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, or closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
License and Certificate: Possession of a valid registration as a Public Health Nurse in the State of California and possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Job announcement: https://www.jobapscloud.com/SJQ/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=0420&R2=RH1820&R3=01

Recruitment brochure: https://www.jobapscloud.com/SJQ/SUP/Program%20Manager%20PH%20Nursing.pdf

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Assistant Division Director For Health Services

Salary - $80,764.32 - $134,606.99 Annually
Location - FAIRFAX (FJ56), VA
Job Type - FT Salary W BN
Department - Health Department
Job Number - 20-00859
Closing - Continuous                    
Pay Grade - S31

Posting Type - Open to General Public

To apply:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/2767358/assistant-division-director-for-health-services

The Fairfax Health Department is the largest public health department in Virginia, serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds throughout Fairfax County, as well as the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Herndon, Vienna and Clifton. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to protecting, promoting and improving the health and quality of life for all in our community.


The Fairfax County Health Department  is looking for a visionary leader to join their Executive Management team to help drive the transition from Public Health (PH) 2.0 to PH 3.0. This organizational shift in culture and philosophy requires an Assistant Division Director of Health Services who embraces change, is data driven, a strategic thinker and self-directed. This is a nurse executive position in the Division of Health Services. The functions include programmatic development, implementation, planning and evaluation for the Division of Health Services in the areas of integrated health services, long-term care, research and staff development to assure successful achievement of the division's objectives and to support the agency strategic plan. Expectations also include policy development and implementation oversight for the programs under your direction. A focus on health equity is at the core of the Health Services Division. Assists in the development and implementation of health equity initiatives including building internal and external capacity to address the social determinants and root causes of health inequities through planning, implementation, and evaluation of processes. Critical to this position is the ability to develop positive working relationships with other Health and Human Service agencies, non-profits and for-profit organizations demonstrating the ability to form alliances with traditional and nontraditional partners. Partnering across multiple sectors and leveraging data and resources to address social, environmental, and economic conditions that affect health and health equity. This position will be expected to establish and maintain information technology solutions used to enhance health care operations; to include assistance with implementation and management of an electronic medical record (EMR) and the collection and analysis of data to identify public health trends, populations in need and gaps in services. This position is expected to have experience supporting and managing an electronic health system. Experience developing and evaluating the effectiveness of population health initiatives. The development, implementation and evaluation of an interdisciplinary County Care Coordination Teams designed to provide support to high risk safety net clients. This will include efforts to promote the integration of primary care, behavioral health, oral health, public health in community-based settings to include the Federally Qualified Health Centers. Plays an integral role in the recruitment, retention, development and performance management of employees to achieve a competent workforce in the Health Services Division.      

Note: Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education with a master's degree in nursing, public health, healthcare administration or other health related post-graduate degree ; plus six (6) years of progressively responsible professional level experience in public health, community health, nursing administration, public administration or related field; to include two (2) years in a position of supervisory capacity.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of current license to practice as registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AED - Required within 60 days
CPR - Required within 60 days

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, a sanction screening, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is considered "Emergency Service Personnel"

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a senior level leadership role overseeing and/or managing public health programs. Extensive knowledge and experience in public health, principles and practices of nursing, community health nursing, community health planning in a public health or healthcare setting. Thorough knowledge and application of principles and practices of preventive health care, communicable diseases and epidemiology. Experience promoting health initiatives designed to promote health equity. Experience developing health initiatives with a strong community engagement component. Ideal candidate will have exposure to population health and health integration initiatives; experience supporting health care safety net systems. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across all staffing levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Proficient Informatics skills and computer skills. Knowledge and experience in program development, budget development, and quality improvement.      

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs and carry equipment up to 25 pounds in weight as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to drive a vehicle. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.      
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

This position is listed as "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed, and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position(s) have been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. 

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.  EEO/AA/TTY.

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Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator II

UPMC
Harrisburg, PA

Shift: Full Time Day Shift 

Summary of Department/Service Line: 
The Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator II will work with physicians, nurses, other allied health professionals, and research staff to coordinate clinical research efforts provided at UPMC.

Job Summary:
Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts new hires during the orientation process, and serves continuously as a mentor.

Analyzes clinical and situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care and clinical research practices.

Takes responsibility for identifying his or her ongoing professional development needs and independently seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as through membership in nursing, oncology, or research organizations.

Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement.

Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice as demonstrated by adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection of quality data.

Consistently provides appropriate feedback to all members of the research team; participates in the peer review process; and utilizes multiple communication methods to facilitate the effective conduct of clinical trials.

Demonstrates highly developed assessment and analytical skills within the context of clinical research by ensuring complete and accurate documentation to validate the integrity of trial conduct.

Ensures the patient is initially and subsequently appropriately informed of protocol related/required procedures, expectations, and responsibilities as demonstrated by the documentation process of the Informed Consent. 

Provides an ongoing annual professional contribution: Ensures research documentation is comprehensive and facilitates protocol compliance; communication among colleagues; good clinical research practice; and patient safety.

Utilizes a variety of strategies to enhance recruitment while being mindful of the needs of diverse patient populations and variables (fiscal and contractual) that affect clinical research.

Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate pertinent information.

Creates a caring and compassionate experience by building healthy relationships with patients, families and colleagues

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing required.

3 years of clinical research or nursing experience required.

Cardiac Experience a plus Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure.

To apply, click here: https://g.co/kgs/ftQ6Sg

Key Words: RN, Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, Research

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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 The University of Texas at Arlington
Assistant/Associate Professor: Population & Public Health
Position Id: F00182P

The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) is seeking applications from individuals who shares the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in innovative and collaborative research, combined with fostering an open and inclusive environment that promotes participation of underrepresented groups in research. 

CONHI is particularly interested in recruiting innovative scientists who can make a significant contribution to the college’s overarching theme of programming and research in health and disease across the lifespan, with a focus on advancing health and the human condition. Ideal candidates will have a broad understanding and interest in multidisciplinary studies of how social determinants of health affect the health of populations. Relevant research backgrounds may include urban health, evaluation, health disparities, social determinants of health, and social and economic development among others. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their teaching, research and service. 

CONHI is comprised of three different departments; 1) The Department of Kinesiology (which includes the Public Health Program), 2) Undergraduate Nursing, and 3) Graduate Nursing. There are multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Population & PUBLIC HEALTH. These positions include:

1)A minimum of one faculty position to be housed in the Department of Kinesiology.
2)A minimum of one faculty position to be housed in Department of Undergraduate Nursing or the Department of Graduate Nursing. 

A wide range of agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Science Foundation, and the American Heart Association, funds faculty in CONHI. The University of Texas at Arlington and the College offers faculty members access to state-of the art research facilities. In addition, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is a hotbed for biomedical and health-related research; and CONHI has existing collaborations with regional, national and internationally recognized institutions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
With annual research expenditures in excess of $100M, the University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” institution committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement. A leading institution in the heart of the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity. 

Guided by the UTA Strategic Plan (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/), Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA has made substantial recent investments in faculty hiring and research infrastructure. This includes UT system privileged access to some of the world’s most powerful super computing resources through the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) (https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/). Most CONHI funded researchers have laboratory and office space located in the new Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building (SEIR, https://www.uta.edu/seir/), a $125M, 230,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art research facility, which is the signature center for life and health science research at UTA. The SEIR building is located a half block from the CONHI and supports the rapidly growing research enterprise and senior researchers within the CONHI.  The SEIR building houses the new North Texas Genome Center (https://northtexasgenomecenter.com), which is poised to become a major national center for genomic and related research activities. 

CONHI is a comprehensive center for health care education and research, offering BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD degrees (https://www.uta.edu/conhi), as well as BSPH and MPH (launched fall 2019) degrees. The College is UTA’s largest academic unit and is designated a center of excellence by the National League for Nursing. Both its undergraduate and graduate programs are nationally ranked.  CONHI has taken aggressive steps to grow research capacity in order to help tackle major health care challenges through its myriad of labs and a growing roster of talented research faculty who specialize in areas as varied as heart disease, exercise physiology, bone-muscle diseases, neurological disorders, cancer, osteoporosis, quality of life and health outcomes, among many others.  Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, CONHI is the nation’s largest college of nursing at a public university. 
Proposed “Job Summary”

Required qualifications for position in the Department of Kinesiology:

1.PhD in Public Health or related field
2.Demonstrated commitment to population & public health research, education and service.

Required qualifications for position in Undergraduate or Graduate Nursing:

1.PhD in Nursing or related field
2.Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas
3.Demonstrated commitment to nursing research, education and service.

Candidates in their early career must demonstrate strong potential to develop a research program supported by external funding, while more established candidates must demonstrate active, externally funded research agendas.

Preferred qualifications

A history of research publications, research funding and postdoctoral fellowship training.

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as a start-up package and research space, will support the position. 

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Mayra Martinez: 817-272-3288 or [email protected] Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Matthew Brothers at [email protected]

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and provide the following: 

-Research interests including your current accomplishments as well as your short and long term research goals.
-Curriculum Vitae
-Contact information for 3 professional references

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

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Director, Infection Prevention

The Synergy Organization is proud to have been retained by MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (MGUH), a prestigious and highly respected, 609-bed acute-care teaching and research hospital in Northwest Washington, D.C., to conduct the national search for their Director, Infection Prevention.

About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital:

  • ·  MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Magnet® nurses, internationally recognized physicians and advanced research and technologies have contributed to the hospital’s reputation for medical excellence and ranking as the #1 Hospital in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News & World Report for the last three years;
  • ·  One of only two hospitals in the nation to receive the Designation of Distinction, APIC;
  • ·  The first hospital in Washington, DC to receive Magnet® nursing status in 2004, a distinction granted to hospitals for quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovation in professional nursing practice;
  • ·  One of only 51 Hospitals that received prestigious Magnet® Designation four times consecutively; and,
  • ·  In March of 2019 MGUH became the first hospital in the region to offer proton therapy with HYPERSCAN™ technology, the most advanced proton cancer treatment technology available today.

The Director, Infection Prevention will:

  • ·  Report to the Chief, Quality and Safety Officer and provide Infection Prevention guidance and support to MGUH leaders, more than 4000 associates and upwards of 1000 physicians;
  • ·  Manage, mentor and direct the operational, personnel and financial activities of the Infection Prevention department;
  • ·  Be part of the implementation of system programs at the entity level, working with leaders systemwide to ensure alignment of policies, processes, best practices and the uniform delivery of exceptional quality service; and,
  • ·  Join MGUH leaders, associates and clinicians in embracing the MGUH culture of ‘Cura Personalis’ - caring for the whole person, finding opportunities each day to create a professional, safe and supportive environment for patients, families and each other.

The successful candidate will bring:

  • ·  A high level of professionalism, exceptional communication and organizational skills;
  • ·  10-years of experience in infection prevention inclusive of 7-years leadership experience; 
  • ·  Deep knowledge of regulatory standards and laws;
  • ·  A Nursing Degree along with a Masters Degree in a health care related field; and,
  • ·  Certification by National Certification Board, CIC, is required. Fellowship in APIC preferred. Experience in hospital epidemiology preferred.

This exciting career opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, tremendous opportunities for career growth and professional development, relocation assistance and all the resources necessary to succeed! For immediate consideration, please forward your nominations or your own resume and salary requirements (must specify) in confidence to [email protected] or [email protected] . Please include “Director, Infection Prevention” in the subject line.

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Public Health Nurse Manager-19457109

Salary

$93,080.00 - $113,152.00 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Department

Health & Human Serv Agcy

Job Number

19457109

Closing

10/25/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Questions

This series recruitment will suspend on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11:59 pm.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE MANAGER

Adult Independent Services

As a Public Health Nurse Manager for the County of San Diego you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the overall activities of one or more public health centers or a large countywide public health program at multiple sites. Duties include developing and directing the delivery of health center activities and community health programs within a geographical area; evaluating the operation of field and clinic services within an assigned area; performing community health assessments and analysis of epidemiological data to `develop public health programs and services; assisting in the preparation of the public health center budget; and some positions may perform contract administration duties. The manager will oversee Public Health Nurses in a variety of programs including Adult Protective Services, In-Home Supportive Services, and the Multi-purpose Senior Services Program to ensure that older adults and persons with disabilities are safe and have the resources they need to maintain independence.

Click here for a complete job description including examples of qualifying education and/or experience, working conditions, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1.  Valid California Registered Nurse License; AND,

2.  Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate; AND,

3.  A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND,

4.  Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the public health nursing field. At least two (2) years of experience must have included supervising or leading and assisting the supervision of lower-level staff at the level of a Senior Public Health Nurse in the County of San Diego or equivalent, in an official public health agency, or similar agency or organization providing a generalized public health nursing program; OR, experience in managing the overall activities of a public health program or clinic services.

Note: A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing or health related field can substitute for one (1) year of registered nursing experience and cannot be applied to the required two (2) years of supervision/management.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

NOTES

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified 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.

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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT


 RECRUITING FOR

 Director of Nursing

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced public health nurse to serve as our Director of Nursing and manage our Family Health Services Division.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Will have strong clinical reproductive health experience;
  • Be an excellent communicator, both oral and written, able to present clear and persuasive messages;
  • Have previous experience in all methods or contraception, including LARCs;
  • Be a proven clinical practitioner who develops partnerships and works collaboratively with public and private stakeholders;
  • Possess excellent organizational skills, identifying best practices.

    San Luis Obispo (SLO, as it’s called here) is both a place and a lifestyle. Sprawling and rural, it sits at the intersection of surf culture, cowboy culture, and wine region sophistication. And that is a fine place to be. Find out more about SLO County.

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Monterey County Health Department

Salinas, CA 93906

Supervising Public Health Nurse

Salary: $7,868 – $10,747 per Month

Final Filing Date: Continuous

Exam # 19/52E80/08RU

The Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Supervising Public Health Nurse positions in the Community Based Nursing, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Children’s Medical Services divisions.

The Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) coordinates and supervises the operation of health‐related services and programs involving comprehensive case management, education, prevention, and collaboration with and coordination of community resources. These services are delivered by a team of professional, para‐professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. The supervisor uses principles of reflective practice and staff development to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors to build and model a strengths‐based client‐centered culture. These programs include:

Nurse‐Family Partnership (NFP)/Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) SPHN: NFP provides specially trained nurses to partner with low‐income first‐time mothers, beginning at approximately the 28th week of pregnancy, to promote and teach positive health and development behaviors and improve economic self‐sufficiency. The program continues to work with the mother and child until the child’s second birthday. MCAH works to improve the health and well‐being of women, infants, children and adolescents through the provision of community leadership through our stated Scope of Work and nurse case management by assuring access to health promotion and health care services. This program includes the provision of Perinatal Services Coordination and SIDS Coordination.

Whole Person Care (WPC)/Targeted Case Management (TCM) SPHN: WPC is tasked with providing nurse case management to our most vulnerable Medi‐Cal homeless individuals who are high users of hospital, mental health unit and emergency department facilities. The program partners with community organizations and primary care providers to help these individuals find a medical home, housing, social and mental health services. TCM provides specialized nurse case management services to Medi‐Cal eligible individuals in a defined target population to gain access to needed medical, social, educational and other services.

Tuberculosis (TB) Control Unit SPHN: The TB Unit has the primary responsibility for medical case management of individuals diagnosed with active TB disease. The Unit works to prevent additional TB transmission, ensure an adequate course of treatment is followed, and identify and address other urgent medical and psychosocial needs through appropriate utilization of resources. Other responsibilities include conducting contact investigations, educational outreach, and informing medical providers of current screening and treatment recommendations.

Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) SPHN: The CD Unit provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents. Program activities include conducting detailed interviews, collecting biological specimens, delivering health education, linking clients to treatment and/or preventative services, and providing guidance to medical providers, schools and congregate living facilities on screening, treatment and infection control practices.

California Children’s Services (CCS)/Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP)/Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) SPHN: CCS determines financial and medical eligibility for children under 21 years of age for CCS‐ eligible diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management and physical and occupational therapy services. CHDP provides care coordination to assure periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California, and administers the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) program that is co‐located in the Department of Social Services and Probation to provide public health nurse expertise in meeting the medical, dental, mental and development needs of children and youth in foster care, including psychotropic medication monitoring and oversight (PMM&O). CLPPP seeks to prevent, screen, diagnose and treat childhood lead poisoning through nurse case management, and to eliminate sources of poisoning through prevention education and environmental interventions.

A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full‐time or temporary vacancies as they arise.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge in principles methods, and procedures of public health nursing.

• Knowledge of principles and practices used in basic budget and grant administration.

• Ability to understand interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and regulations relative to specific public health

programs.

• Knowledge of community aspects needs and resources relative to specific public health programs.

• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods and terminology used in specific medical specialties which includes case management, maternal/child and adolescent health, nutrition, foster care, immunization and communicable disease control.

• Ability to evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data; evaluate problems, policies, procedures and formulate an effective course action.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate

multi‐faceted projects and studies, including coordination and planning for resources, manpower and timing.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills

• Strong team leader

• Collaboration and utilization of a team approach

• Sensitivity, both culturally and linguistically

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License

• Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions.

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:

Education: Completion of coursework leading to a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nursing which included courses in the principles of supervision and administration and Supervising Public Health Nurse

AND

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional public health program experience which include lead‐ worker level responsibilities, and which provide a broad knowledge of public health programs.

For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at:

https://www2.co.monterey.ca.us/pages/hr/class‐specs/52E80.pdf

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906

Priority Screening Date: September 27, 2019 

Final filing date: Continuous

• Monterey County Employment Application

• Response to the Supplemental Questions

Please be aware if the application form, responses to supplemental questions, and copies of Certificates is not submitted timely with other required application materials, the application will be removed from further consideration and not be considered further.

Or apply on‐line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/2510053/supervising-public-health-nurse

Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant’s possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre‐exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831‐755‐4618.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodations, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at 831‐755‐4618.

• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.

• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed below.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (F Unit)

The County of Monterey offers a premium benefit package. A summary of benefits for this position can be viewed on the County website. This information is intended to provide you with a general summary of benefits available and is not legally binding. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies & Practices Resolution or "F" MOU prevails over this listing.

See https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=78038 for more information (F bargaining Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.)

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Monterey County Health Department

Salinas, CA 93906

Public Health Nurse II

Salary: $7,033.87 - $9,606.13 Monthly

Final Filing Date: Continuous

Exam #: 18/52E22/10KR

The Health Department's Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Public Health Nurse II positions in the Community Based Nursing, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Children's Medical Services divisions.

The Public Health Nurse II (PHN) will perform the full scope of Public Health Nursing duties by initiating and carrying out special programs under limited supervision. The PHN will be part of a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. These programs include:

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) provides specially trained nurses to partner with low-income first-time mothers, beginning at approximately the 28th week of pregnancy, to promote and teach positive health and development behaviors and improve economic self-sufficiency. The program continues to work with the mother and child until the child's second birthday.

Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) works to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents through the provision of community leadership through our stated Scope of Work and nurse case management by assuring access to health promotion and health care services. This program includes the provision of Perinatal Services Coordination and SIDS Coordination.

Whole Person Care (WPC) is tasked with providing nurse case management to our most vulnerable Medi-Cal homeless individuals who are high users of hospital, mental health unit and emergency department facilities. The program is a partnership with community organizations and primary care providers to help these individuals find a medical home, housing, social and mental health services.

Tuberculosis Control Unit (TBU) has the primary responsibility to provide early intervention, prevent TB transmission, coordinate patient care to ensure an adequate course of treatment is followed, and identify and address other urgent medical and psychosocial needs are met through appropriate utilization of resources. The TB program administers the Directly Observed Therapy program in Monterey County.

Communicable Disease Unit (CDU) provides communicable disease prevention and control services for all Monterey County residents. Program activities include conducting detailed interviews, collecting biological specimens, delivering health education, linking clients to treatment and/or preventative services, and providing guidance to medical providers, schools and congregate living facilities on screening, treatment and infection control practices.

California Children's Services (CCS) determines financial and medical eligibility for children under age 21 for CCS-eligible diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management and physical and occupational therapy services.

Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) provides care coordination to assure periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California, and the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) program that is co-located in the Department of Social Services and Probation to provide public health nurse expertise in meeting the medical, dental, mental and development needs of children and youth in foster care, including psychotropic medication monitoring and oversight (PMM&O).

Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) seeks to prevent, screen, diagnose and treat childhood lead poisoning through nurse case management, and to eliminate sources of poisoning education and environmental interventions.

A list of eligible candidates resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future full-time or temporary vacancies as they arise. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of public health nursing.

• Knowledge of community aspects of nursing programs including provisions for continuity of patient care, nursing services in health programs, care of the homeless, and nursing care in the home. 

• Ability to use community resources for assistance in public health programs.

• Knowledge of epidemiologic investigation, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illness, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions.

• Knowledge of environmental, sociological and psychological problems associated with public health nursing clients and families. 

• Knowledge of normal and abnormal human physiological development and behavior patterns.

• Prevention, detection, reporting and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

• Knowledge of principles and procedures involved with complex chronic disease management, mental illness and substance abuse, family planning, venereal disease control, maternal, child and adolescent health and communicable diseases.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent Organizational Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of audiences

• Proficient in the use of technology

• Provide excellent and courteous customer service

• Work well in a team-oriented environment

Conditions of Employment:

Pursuant to Title 17 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a license in active status, to practice as a registered nurse in California and possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License

Due to the sensitive nature of these positions, the Health Department reserves the right to fingerprint and conduct police background checks of appointees for some positions.

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING

• The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:

 • One year of responsible professional experience in public health nursing.

Or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience to satisfactorily perform these duties.

For complete information see the class specification/job description on our website at:  http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel/documents/specifications/52E22.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Additional Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Submit the following application materials to the Monterey County Health Department, Human Resources

Division, 1270 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93906

Priority Screening Date: November 9, 2018

Final filing date: Continuous 

• Monterey County Employment Application

• Response to the Supplemental Questions

• A copy of your license/certificate must be submitted with your application

Please be aware if the application form, responses to supplemental questions, and copies of Certificates is not submitted timely with other required application materials, the application will be removed from further consideration and not be considered further.

Or apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/2225597/public-health-nurse-ii?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the process. To further assess applicant's possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or written examination. For more information or to receive application materials, contact the Health Department Human Resources Division at 831-755-4618.

SPECIAL NOTE:

If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodations, please call the Health Department Human Resources Office at 831-755-4618.

Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.

If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed below.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package (S Unit)

The County of Monterey offers a premium benefit package. A summary of benefits for this position can be viewed on the County website. This information is intended to provide you with a general summary of benefits available and is not legally binding. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies & Practices Resolution or "S" MOU prevails over this listing.

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Assistant Professor, Nursing
(Community / Population Health)

The College of Nursing is searching for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position to begin Spring/Fall 2020.

The College of Nursing has over 800 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students in MS, DNP and PhD programs. The College of Nursing includes the Kingston campus (undergraduate program) and the additional location of the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center (NEC) in Providence (graduate program and upper division undergraduate course work). Both locations provide opportunities for clinical skills and simulation learning as well as interdisciplinary research and collaborations. The College of Nursing is one of three Colleges comprising the URI Academic Health Collaborative.

The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. We are building a faculty with a strong record of successful laboratory and/or clinical research that supports our mission to prepare outstanding and compassionate nurses to excel as clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. The successful candidate will have an appointment to the College of Nursing with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the campus and within the URI Academic Health Collaborative which includes the Colleges of Health Science, Nursing, and Pharmacy as well as external partners. The candidate will be expected to establish a program of research in an area that complements the college’s mission and is supported by extramural funding. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University’s teaching mission and participate in service activities.

Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for posting (F00151). Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your Faculty Employment Application: (#1) cover letter, (#2) Curriculum Vitae.

PLEASE NOTE: Letters of reference upon request only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 15 2019. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 15, 2019. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (December 15, 2019) may not be given full consideration.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

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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 [email protected]

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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The University of Texas at Arlington

Assistant/Associate Professor: Population & Public Health

Position Id: F00182P

 

The University of Texas at Arlington, College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) is seeking applications from individuals who shares the University’s core values of high standards of excellence in innovative and collaborative research, combined with fostering an open and inclusive environment that promotes participation of underrepresented groups in research.

 

CONHI is particularly interested in recruiting innovative scientists who can make a significant contribution to the college’s overarching theme of programming and research in health and disease across the lifespan, with a focus on advancing health and the human condition. Ideal candidates will have a broad understanding and interest in multidisciplinary studies of how social determinants of health affect the health of populations. Relevant research backgrounds may include urban health, evaluation, health disparities, social determinants of health, and social and economic development among others. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their teaching, research and service.

 

CONHI is comprised of three different departments; 1) The Department of Kinesiology (which includes the Public Health Program), 2) Undergraduate Nursing, and 3) Graduate Nursing. There are multiple tenured/tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Population & PUBLIC HEALTH. These positions include:

 

1)    A minimum of one faculty position to be housed in the Department of Kinesiology.

2)    A minimum of one faculty position to be housed in Department of Undergraduate Nursing or the Department of Graduate Nursing.

A wide range of agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Science Foundation, and the American Heart Association, funds faculty in CONHI. The University of Texas at Arlington and the College offers faculty members access to state-of the art research facilities. In addition, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is a hotbed for biomedical and health-related research; and CONHI has existing collaborations with regional, national and internationally recognized institutions.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

With annual research expenditures in excess of $100M, the University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” institution committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement. A leading institution in the heart of the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity.

Guided by the UTA Strategic Plan (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/), Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA has made substantial recent investments in faculty hiring and research infrastructure. This includes UT system privileged access to some of the world’s most powerful super computing resources through the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) (https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/). Most CONHI funded researchers have laboratory and office space located in the new Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building (SEIR, https://www.uta.edu/seir/), a $125M, 230,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art research facility, which is the signature center for life and health science research at UTA. The SEIR building is located a half block from the CONHI and supports the rapidly growing research enterprise and senior researchers within the CONHI.  The SEIR building houses the new North Texas Genome Center (https://northtexasgenomecenter.com), which is poised to become a major national center for genomic and related research activities.

 

CONHI is a comprehensive center for health care education and research, offering BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD degrees (https://www.uta.edu/conhi), as well as BSPH and MPH (launched fall 2019) degrees. The College is UTA’s largest academic unit and is designated a center of excellence by the National League for Nursing. Both its undergraduate and graduate programs are nationally ranked.  CONHI has taken aggressive steps to grow research capacity in order to help tackle major health care challenges through its myriad of labs and a growing roster of talented research faculty who specialize in areas as varied as heart disease, exercise physiology, bone-muscle diseases, neurological disorders, cancer, osteoporosis, quality of life and health outcomes, among many others.  Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, CONHI is the nation’s largest college of nursing at a public university.

Proposed “Job Summary”

 

Required qualifications for position in the Department of Kinesiology:

 

1.     PhD in Public Health or related field

2.     Demonstrated commitment to population & public health research, education and service.

 

Required qualifications for position in Undergraduate or Graduate Nursing:

 

1.     PhD in Nursing or related field

2.     Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas

3.     Demonstrated commitment to nursing research, education and service.

 

Candidates in their early career must demonstrate strong potential to develop a research program supported by external funding, while more established candidates must demonstrate active, externally funded research agendas.

 

Preferred qualifications

 

A history of research publications, research funding and postdoctoral fellowship training.

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as a start-up package and research space, will support the position.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Mayra Martinez: 817-272-3288 or [email protected] Questions regarding the position should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Matthew Brothers at [email protected].

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/and provide the following:

-        Research interests including your current accomplishments as well as your short and long term research goals.

-        Curriculum Vitae

-        Contact information for 3 professional references

 

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.