Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working to protect California children from lead poisoning and the adverse effects from exposure to lead.
The candidate works under the general direction of the of the Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) III, Chief, Care Management Section (CMS) – Oversight of Contracted Local Health Jurisdictions the Nurse Consultant (NC) II provides complex, difficult, and sensitive nursing and program consultation. The NC II will provide case management review related to children with lead poisoning. The NC II will manage outreach partnerships with other State agencies; oversee quality assurance assessment of local programs; develop and coordinate the training of healthcare staff and program coordinators in the appropriate management of children with lead toxicity. This position involves up to 35% statewide travel with occasional overnight stays (if required).
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
