County of Alameda

Under general supervision, to provide program planning, development, review and evaluation of clinical and administrative activities in assigned program(s); direct, coordinate and oversee the nursing and other health care services of a program to clients across the age spectrum and/or targeted populations; to supervise a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional support staff, nursing student and interns; to ensure program regulations and procedures are followed; and to do related work as required.  

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES  

These positions are located in the Health Care Services Agency and Community Development Agency and report to either a Director or Deputy Director of Public Health Nursing, Physician V, Physician IV, Registered Nurse V, Division Director, Health Care Program Administrator II or Program Director.  The Registered Nurse IV exercises functional and administrative supervision over a program(s) including the professional, para-professional, support staff, nursing students and interns.  The Registered Nurse IV is distinguished from the lower-level class of a Registered Nurse III in that the latter acts in a lead capacity, while the former has primary supervisory responsibilities.  The Registered Nurse IV is further distinguished from the next higher-level class of Registered Nurse V in that the latter is responsible for managing the nursing services of a major functional area and/or program (s) and/or assists in the overall management of a Division.

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Promotes identification of service interventions needed to assign appropriate staff by using established workload standards and/or acuity levels for clients and communities.

2. Collaborates with other departments and agencies for the provision of services to clients and families.

3. Develops, implements and manages service delivery processes; interprets and implements policies, procedures, and regulations; and ensures regulatory compliance.

4. Participates in Public Health emergency response activities via department-wide or program-specific on-call rotation.

5. Assures the establishment and maintenance of the organizational structure of a program, which maximizes utilization of personnel and supplies.

6. Participates in the budget development process, monitors and authorizes expenditures; contract procurement; ensures the maintenance of equipment and supplies; oversees the claim reimbursement process.

7. Participates in the establishment of program and division goals and objectives and promotes their achievement; develops, implements and monitors program performance measures.

8. Participates in the determination and implementation of client care, documentation standards, quality assurance program criteria, and monitors the documentation of their achievement and compliance.

9. Provides clinical assistance/oversight of staff performing case management and care coordination.

10. Assumes leadership role in monitoring the provider network.

11. May render public health nursing services, tests and assessments.

12. Supervises, recruits, trains, evaluates and disciplines registered nurses/public health nurses, professional, para-professional, support staff, nursing students and interns.

13. Prepares documentation to support requests for continuing enhancement of program capabilities and makes recommendations for personnel supplies, equipment and facility needs.

14. Conducts and/or participates in meetings with designated staff, community meetings, interagency case conferences, forums and/or focus groups.

15. Identifies data information needs and works closely with information systems to facilitate the collection of data.

16. Monitors programs for standards of care, education to clients and communities and coordination of other resources.

17. Contributes to the planning and implementation of continuing educational experiences for employees and students.

18. Investigates, gathers data and responds to issues and grievances; escalates matters as appropriate.

19. May monitor the operation of the infection control activities within program for clients, employees and the community as appropriate.

20. Directs and provides patient education and informational materials to drive behavior change and improve health.

21. Conducts and/or participates in research and studies related to the assigned program.

22. Prepares a variety of correspondence, narrative and statistical reports, program documentation, policies, procedures and other written materials.

23. Acts as a liaison between staff, nursing administrator, and/or Division Director.

Education:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized four-year college or university (180 quarter-units or semester 120 units).

AND EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of three years of full-time, recent experience within the last five years as a Registered Nurse III in Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Experience:

The equivalent of four years of full-time, recent experience within the last five years as a Registered Nurse II in the Alameda County classified service.

OR III

Experience:

The equivalent of five years of full-time, recent nursing experience within the last five years in a clinical and/or public health setting, which has included at least one year of full-time lead/supervisory experience.

Substitution:

Possession of a master’s degree in business administration, public administration, health/healthcare management/administration, nursing or public health from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of experience in any pattern above.

License/Certificate: 

• Possession of a current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. 
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certificate, which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Some positions may require possession of a current and valid Public Health Nursing (PHN) Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Some positions may require a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Special Requirements:

1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
2. In Compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the “Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and non-Physician Practitioners” through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Wellness to illness continuum, including major disease processes to evaluate the condition of clients or community.
• Nursing Practice Act rules and regulations and other related health care disciplines and procedures.
• Local, state and federal codes and regulations governing the field of nursing and public health nursing practices.
• Principles and theories of modern methods, principles, procedures, techniques, standards and practices of public health nursing, including understanding of medical terminology and documentation.
• Current principles, best practices and trends in service delivery systems, quality assurance and quality improvement.
• Principles and processes of personnel management which include leadership, supervision, coaching, performance evaluations, development and counseling.
• Disparities in health outcomes for vulnerable populations including socio-economic and environmental factors that affect health equity.
• Principles and practices of effective organization, management, monitoring, quality assurance and quality improvement indicators.
• Principles and practices of public health education and teaching. Interviewing, assessment, and counseling techniques.
• Ten Essential Public Health Services.
• Health systems, agencies community resources and patterns of referral.
• Principles, practices and methods of safety and infection control and prevention of communicable and chronic disease.
• Methods of prevention of accidents and abuse and neglect of children, spouses and the elderly.
• Methods of evaluating normal and abnormal behavior patterns.
• Complex health care systems and techniques of collaboration.
• Basic budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques.

Ability to:

• Plan, monitor and evaluate program and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned.
• Analyze effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations and interventions; modify as needed to meet/improve programmatic objectives.
• Assess the health status and concerns of clients and communities.
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity, political astuteness and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Facilitate and model effective written and oral communication with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Supervise staff and program operations.
• Exercise independent judgment within the scope of authority and practice.
• Prepare, analyze and monitor program budget and other data.
• Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures and other written materials.
• Utilize basic modern office equipment and technology related to work.
• Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.