Public Health Nurse II - Foster Care & Child Welfare Nurse in Grass Valley, California at County of Nevada

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from reproductive health care and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

We are currently seeking one Public Health Nurse II to be an integral part of our Child Welfare Services Team.

Our Nurses are assigned to different areas of specialty consistent with their academic and clinical training to address a variety of our community needs. Under varying levels of supervision commensurate with the level of each classification, our Nurses provide clinical or field services and population health initiatives, utilizing their professional skills. Each individual may work in direct services with clients, collaboration with partners, and community interventions to improve the health of all residents.
This PHN is assigned to Child Welfare Services serving children in foster care and other families being served by this division of Social Services. This position is full time and fully benefited. Typical work includes the following:

• Case management and maintenance of the Health and Education Passport.
• Home visits incorporating developmental and safety assessments.
• Medical support and liaison for social workers.
• Collaboration with community partners.

Join a dedicated and committed group who seek to make our community a safer and healthier place for children in Foster Care.

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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