San Mateo County Health - Family Health Services is seeking two
Public Health Nurses (PHN) -Limited Term to support any of the
Child Health Programs, including
the Pediatric Program. The Pediatric Program is a muti-disciplinary team and incorporates an evidence-based home visiting model that has been demonstrated to significantly improve the relationship between parents and their young children (0-5).
The Pediatric PHN home visitors are responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to children and their families using an evidenced-based home visiting program. The Nurses will work to promote the health of families and their young children, strengthen parent-child relationships and support a healthy environment for the entire family. The PHNs will make referrals to community and other agencies, coordinate care with hospitals and medical providers, educate and counsel parents. The Nurse home visitors are responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to policies, procedures, program visit guidelines, and standards.
While the primary assignment will be in the Pediatric Program, successful hires may support the Family Health Services Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and may be required to support other Family Health Services programs and activities based on departmental needs.
The Pediatric PHN home visitors will provide home visits and virtual visits to eligible families from birth through the child’s 5th birthday. They will carry a caseload of 25 or more clients including:
- Bi-weekly to weekly home visits, and as needed.
- Case management and care coordination (the goal is to coach clients to confidently advocate for themselves and their child over time).
- Promotion of positive family health practices through nursing education.
- Apply Trauma Informed Care / Adverse Childhood Experiences during visits with families.
- Support of Parent/Child dyad through the use of relationship-based child development curriculum and activities.
- Incorporate a strengths-based approach to develop therapeutic relationships with families.
- Apply motivational interviewing concepts to support behavioral change.
- Timely documentation in multiple EHR systems for nursing practice and data collection for evidence-based programming.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences as well as “Reflective Supervision” and 1:1 meetings with Public Health Nurse Supervisor.
- Adhere to the nursing process as indicated by the CA Board of Registered Nursing.
Currently, there are two limited-term, full-time vacancies.
The
ideal candidates would possess the following:
- Proven ability to establish interpersonal relationships with individuals and families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong background in normal child growth and development and parent-child relationships with children from birth to 5 years old.
- The ability to engage families from a family-centered, strengths-based model.
- Demonstrates the ability to learn and practice supportive parenting and relationship promotion between parent and child.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and adverse childhood experiences.
- The ability to perform health and developmental assessments.
- Excellent case management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, electronic health record experience preferred.
- High degree of autonomy. Ability to impose structure throughout the workday, both in between and during visits.
- Understand, support, and coach others in the Family Health Mission of joining with families as early as possible to meet their goals towards better health and a brighter future.
- Assist in creating a positive work environment that promotes mentoring, teamwork, and collaboration.
- Fluent in Spanish (ability to speak, read and write) is required.
This position requires possession of a Class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority.NOTE: These are limited-term, at-will positions. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Assess client's health status through history taking, observation and screening tests.
- Develop care plan including goals and time frames.
- Counsel, teach, and coordinate health and social services provided to client/family.
- Inform high risk group of resources and make referrals as appropriate.
- Document services and client's response to services.
- Provide limited therapeutic nursing care; administer medication and treatments, teaches self-care when appropriate.
- Participate in defining and addressing community health needs through consultation, recruitment of providers and development of resources.
- Participate in organizing clinics, staffs and manages clinics; perform physical assessments, screening tests.
- Participate in developing instruction materials.
- Keep statistical records, write reports.
- Assist with orientation instruction and guidance of community workers, and related personnel.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Licensure/Certification:- California license as a Registered Nurse.
- California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse.
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of public health nursing, with emphasis on field and clinic activities.
- Problem solving through nursing process.
- Technical nursing procedures.
- Health and social services resources.
- Collaborative health planning with multi-disciplinary teams.
Skill/Ability to:- Teach and counsel.
- Perform technical nursing procedures.
- Assess physical, psycho-social and nutritional needs.
- Assess community health needs.
- Teach and guide other health personnel and volunteers.
- Motivate people in positive health attitudes and behavior.
- Work effectively with multi-problem families.
- Problem solve.
- Make independent judgments and ability to work autonomously.
- Assume a leadership role in community health programs.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and orally.
- Be culturally sensitive.
- Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment.
- Organize communities regarding health matters.
If you are interested in being considered for this these limited term positions, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format:
- Cover letter with responses to Supplemental Questions (maximum of 2 pages)
- Resume
Supplemental Questions: - Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse?Please provide your license number.
- Possession of a current California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a California Certificate as a Public Health Nurse?Please provide your license number.
- These positions require possession of a class C California driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority. Do you meet this requirement?
- Possession of a current and valid Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association, or a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross is preferred for this recruitment or one must be obtained within six months of hire. Do you possess the above qualification?
- Provide a brief overview of your recent experience working with parenting families and their children. Please include any experience working with historically "high risk" populations, including providing mental health support.
- Pediatric Team services are provided primarily in the home. Please provide a brief overview of your recent home visiting experiences. Be specific.
- What strengths do you bring to the team? Please describe how you would contribute to promoting team cohesion and healthy team dynamics? Be Specific.
- Fluency (speak, read, write) in Spanish is required for these positions. Are you fluent in Spanish?
Please include the words "Public Health Nurse– Limited Term" in the subject line of the email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to: Amy Lam-Bonilla - Clinical Services Manager II- Nursing
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
NOTE: Application materials are only accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements (cover letter with responses to supplemental questions and a resume) will not be considered.
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (09192024) (Public Health Nurse - F040)
