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COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY!

This position is only open for current Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period.

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 immunization team. This PHN is assigned to Client Care Services to provide education and outreach to healthcare providers, schools, daycare providers and residents of Nevada County in order to increase the community immunization rates.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This Nurse will partner with local coalitions and community partners when possible.

• Will provide immunizations based on best practice ACIP/CDC standards.
• Plan, implement and provide immunization services within the community to vaccinate high-risk populations, underserved communities and ensure safety-net for vaccine access.
• With the Immunization team, administer programmatic scope of work, including collaboration and planning meetings, state reporting requirements, and guidance of state and federal immunization laws.
• Facilitate and ensure County and community partner use of the California Immunization Registry (CAIR).

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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