Overview
Job Description and Duties
Are you passionate about Public Health Nursing? Do you enjoy designing cause-driven contributions in health care services within communities? Then come join our passionate team at Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Branch who focus on prevention services to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure or risk of lead exposure.
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 incumbent works under the general direction of the Public Health Medical Officer (PHMO) III, Chief, Care Management Section (CMS) – Direct Services and Outreach to Health Care Providers. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) II will perform the most complex, difficult, and sensitive public health nursing activities in connection with the prevention and management of California children with potential or actual exposure to lead. The PHN II will provide direct case management, coordinate case management services and activities, and provide case management reporting related to children with lead poisoning. The PHN II will oversee and manage case management partnerships with other agencies; develop care management related policies, procedures, and materials, and collaborate with PHMO II on medical provider outreach in local health jurisdictions in California without a contracted childhood lead poisoning prevention program. This position requires moderate travel (up to 60%) throughout California for home visits and occasional meetings with occasional overnight stays as required.
License Requirement for both the PHN II and PHN I
Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse and a valid certificate as a public health nurse in California.
About 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.
