Public Health Nurse - Nurse-Family Partnership -Spanish Spkg Required(Open & Promotional) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/newprint/4757800) Apply  Public Health Nurse - Nurse-Family Partnership -Spanish Spkg Required(Open & Promotional) Salary $152,859.20 - $180,648.00 Annually Location County of San Mateo, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number F040BR Department Family Health Services Opening Date 12/18/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit 25 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on January 6, 2025, to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." San Mateo County Health - Family Health Services is seeking a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to support any of the Maternal Child Health Programs, including Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP). NFP is an evidence-based home visiting program that has been demonstrated to significantly improve critical outcomes for at-risk first-time pregnant parents and their children. The three major goals of the program are to (a) improve prenatal outcomes, (b) improve child health and development, and (c) improve self-sufficiency of the family. This Nurse-Family Partnership nurse home visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to first-time moms and their families. The nurse home visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the Nurse-Family Partnership model, policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines, and standards set by Family Health Services Division. The nurse home visitor reports to the Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor. While the primary assignment will be in Nurse-Family Partnership, the successful hire may be required to support other Family Health Services programs and activities based on departmental needs. The current vacancies are two Full-Time, Regular positions. The ideal candidate would possess the following: + Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. + Current CPR certification + Proven ability to establish interpersonal relationships with individuals and families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. + 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. + Understands, supports, and coaches others in the Nurse-Family Partnership vision, mission, and model. + Assists in creating a positive work environment that promotes mentoring, teamwork, and collaboration. + Promotes ongoing learning of current nursing practices and innovations in team environment. + Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is required. Responsibilities of Public Health Nurses of Nurse-Family Partnership include: + Provide home visits and virtual visits to eligible first-time moms from early pregnancy through the child’s second birthday. + Carry a case load of 25 or more clients to include: + Bi-weekly home visits, + Case management and care coordination as needed (the goal is to coach clients to confidently advocate for themselves and their child over time), + Promotion of positive maternal health practices through nursing education, + Support of Parent/Child dyad through use of child development curriculum and activities, + Incorporates a strengths-based approach to develop therapeutic relationships with clients and families, + Uses motivational interviewing concepts to support behavioral change, + Timely documentation in multiple EHR systems for nursing practice and data collection for evidence based programming and ongoing evaluation. + Participate in weekly team meetings and case conferences as well as weekly “Reflective Supervision” through 1:1 meetings with NFP Nurse Supervisor. + Adhere to nursing process as indicated by the CA Board of Registered Nursing and the Nurse-Family Partnership model of home visitation. + Perform other duties as assigned. 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: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications 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. + This position requires possession of a Class C California driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation (including public transportation), as approved by the appointing authority. 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 solves. + Make independent judgments and work autonomously. + Assume a leadership role in community health programs. + Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. + Be culturally sensitive. + Be flexible to adapting to a changing environment. + Organize communities regarding health matters. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT:Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: Final Filing Date: Continuous Application Screening: TBD Civil Service Panel Interviews: TBD About the County 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, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity 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 (12172024) (Public Health Nurse - F040) Please visit https://www.smcgov.org/media/100166/download?inline= for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification. Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change. NOTE: Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 may be subject to new Pension Reform retirement laws. As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you. County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked. 01 IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the supplemental questions below. Your responses will provide detailed information about your background and experience related to this position. This information will weigh heavily in the application screening by the subject matter experts and will also be used in the selection process. Answer the questions completely, paying attention to the multi-parts of the questions. While being thorough and detailed, also be concise. Your strategic use of language as well as neatness, clarity of expression, attention to detail, proper use of grammar and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses. + I have read and understand this important information. Proceed to supplemental questions. 02 Fluency (speak, read, write) in Spanish is required for this position. Are you fluent in Spanish? (A "No" answer to this question will disqualify you from this recruitment.) + Yes + No 03 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 include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) + Yes + No 04 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 include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.) + Yes + No 05 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? + Yes, I possess a class C driver license or equivalent + Yes, I am able to provide suitable transportation + No, I do not have a driver license and am not able to provide suitable transportation 06 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. Which of the following certifications do you possess? (Check all that apply. Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application.) + Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association + Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross + None of the above 07 Describe your personal philosophy of nursing and how it relates to the NFP Program. 08 In NFP, the nurse home visitor develops a strengths-based therapeutic relationship with their clients over time. It is easy for the professional and personal boundaries to get blurred over the duration of the program, which can span over 2 years. How would you maintain healthy boundaries in your practice? 09 What strengths do you bring to the team? Please describe how you would contribute to promoting team cohesion and healthy team dynamics? 10 San Mateo County departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "No" answer to this question will not affect your application for permanent employment.) + Yes + No Required Question Employer County of San Mateo Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 500 County Center, 4th Floor Redwood City, California, 94063-1663 Phone (650) 363-4343 Website https://jobs.smcgov.org Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email