What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator (Solid Waste) #26-3566 position at City of Peoria, Arizona?
Description
Under close supervision, to learn to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services to promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and basic working level in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite nursing certification, but have limited community health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of community health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Community Health Nurse II in that Community Health II’s have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of community health nursing duties and activities. Community Health Nurse II’s are also responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinic Coordination. When a Community Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Community Health Nurse II.
REPORTS TO
Director of Health, Director of Nursing, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory class.
Typical Physical Requirements
Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.
Example of Duties
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Learns to plan, organize and provide community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation;
Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or local school districts in providing mandated health screening for children;
Learns to develop plans and direct resources consistent with program goals and objectives; provides referrals;
Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups;
Instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures;
Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health;
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements.
Some nursing experience in a community health setting is highly desirable.
Knowledge Of/Ability To
Knowledge Of
Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general nursing and preventive medicine.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs.
Child growth and development.
Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease.
Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs.
Ability To
Learns the principles, methods, practices and current trends of community health nursing.
Learns the community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography
Learns to plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program.
Learns the psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program.
Learn to analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action.
Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
San Benito County Benefits
Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly – normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
< 4 years of service = 10 days per year5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 years of service = 20 days per year
Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members
Social Security (non-safety)
Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service
Sick Leave 15 Days Annually
Floating Holiday
457 Deferred Compensation
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement
01
Do you posessess a valid license as a Registered Nurse for the State of California?
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License?
Under close supervision, to learn to plan and conduct a variety of community health nursing services to promote and preserve the health of the community; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and basic working level in the Community Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite nursing certification, but have limited community health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of community health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Community Health Nurse II in that Community Health II’s have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of community health nursing duties and activities. Community Health Nurse II’s are also responsible for special programs such as School Nursing or Immunizations Clinic Coordination. When a Community Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Community Health Nurse II.
REPORTS TO
Director of Health, Director of Nursing, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory class.
Typical Physical Requirements
Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.
Example of Duties
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
Learns to plan, organize and provide community health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding prevention of illness, disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation;
Identifies and interacts with local community care resources and/or local school districts in providing mandated health screening for children;
Learns to develop plans and direct resources consistent with program goals and objectives; provides referrals;
Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups;
Instructs clients in sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures;
Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health;
- May make home visits to assess individual’s progress; works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits;
- Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies;
- Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs; may perform investigations in homes, schools, and the community;
- Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings; confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding community health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items;
- May consult with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of identifying and creating a plan of service for “at risk” families; works with community groups in identifying community health needs, developing needed health services, and improving existing services;
- Prepares reports and maintains records;
- Compiles statistical information for program evaluation and planning purposes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements.
Some nursing experience in a community health setting is highly desirable.
Knowledge Of/Ability To
Knowledge Of
Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general nursing and preventive medicine.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to community health nursing programs.
Child growth and development.
Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease.
Methods of promoting child and maternal health and community health programs.
Ability To
Learns the principles, methods, practices and current trends of community health nursing.
Learns the community aspects of nursing including community resources and demography
Learns to plan, organize, and carry out community health nursing activities in an assigned program.
Learns the psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program.
Learn to analyze and conduct health assessment/problems and take appropriate action.
Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining community health issues and providing community services.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
San Benito County Benefits
Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly – normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
< 4 years of service = 10 days per year
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members
Social Security (non-safety)
Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service
Sick Leave 15 Days Annually
Floating Holiday
457 Deferred Compensation
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement
01
Do you posessess a valid license as a Registered Nurse for the State of California?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $20,000