Clinical Nurse I/Ii

Salary: $67,329.60 - $85,924.80 Annually

Position Description

Clinical Nurse I: $32.37 - $39.34

Clinical Nurse II: $33.97 - $41.31

Definition

Under direct or general supervision, the Clinical Nurse I/II provides skilled clinical nursing services to clients in outpatient settings in Public Health and Mental Health Services. . Nursing services encompass health promotion, care and prevention of illness and disability in programs addressing mental health, communicable diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and child health and other programs as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Clinic Nurse I

This is an entry level position. Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, provides clinical nursing services in the Public Health and Mental Health settings. This is an entry level position for a nurse with limited experience. The Clinical Nurse I is distinguished from the Clinical Nurse II in that the latter is expected to have more professional experience in a healthcare setting including Public Health and Mental Health.

Clinic Nurse II

Clinic Nurse II is fully competent as a Registered Nurse and is able to independently perform the full range of clinical nursing services.

Example of Duties

• Monitors and reports disease as required by health department
• Provides public health information to the general public
• Orders and stocks clinic supplies and medications
• Coordinates client care with health care providers
• Provides case management services to selected clientele
• Obtains blood and other specimens; performs laboratory tests as required
• Coordinates clinic programs with other health department programs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Prepares required program reports
• Administers psychotropic medications and monitors side effects
• Maintains appropriate documentation on services provided
• Administers clinical diagnostic procedures for detection of selected conditions
• Provides medication management services to clients with mental or emotional disorders
• Administers immunizations to adults and children
• Provides patient counseling and education related to clinical care needs
• May provide home visit assessments in coordination with the PHN II or the Director of Nursing

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

The principles, practices and skilled techniques of nursing and related nursing theory; application of the nursing process; adherence to common safety practices; knowledge of the legal aspects of nursing; knowledge of current models of mental health recovery.

Skill And Ability To

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, general public and other departments and community agencies; communicate professionally and effectively with clients and staff; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; perform procedures according to an established protocol; speak and write effectively; use computer software for electronic health records and information searches.

Education, Training, And Experience

Clinical Nurse I

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and one (1) year professional nursing experience in a clinical setting such as a medical office, mental health program hospital or home health agency.

Clinical Nurse II

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited program in registered nursing and two (2) years professional clinical experience, preferably in a public health or mental health outpatient setting.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California;
• Possession of a California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required at time of appointment.

Physical Demands

Mobility to work in a standard office environment, periodically standing, stooping, bending and kneeling; able to use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; physical ability to sit or otherwise remain stationary at work post for long periods of time; manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (binders, manuals, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate person and by telephone.

Other Requirements

This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in the documents and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Bargaining Unit 7 - Service Employees International Union Local 1021

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights

• Available with purchase of a primary residence.
• Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
• Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
• Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
• Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
• No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.

For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own
Boot Allowance: $150 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December.Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.
Uniform Allowance:$600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.Qualifying classifications: Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.
Vacation Days
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

• 15 years
• 6 years
• 20 years
• 10 years
• 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
• 25 years

Bi-Lingual pay:$75 per month for specific approved job classifications.
Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
Heart & Stroke Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Universal Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance

• LEGALSHIELD

CalPERS
CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.
Additional Retirement Plan
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous