Twenty-one days of personal leave after one year of service, five days administrative leave, and thirteen holidays per year. In addition, the County provides employee and dependent life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program. A position in this class differs from one in the class of Registered Nurse in that incumbents are required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in providing nursing coverage to an assigned caseload requiring services in such areas as personnel care services, epidemiology, prediagnostic evaluations, physical and mental health counseling, and social and emotional adjustment. In addition, incumbents may be expected to oversee specialized health education programs.
Work is performed both in an office setting and in the client s home.
Applicants for employment with Nevada County may be required to possess a valid driver's license from their State of residence. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also required. A minimum of 12 months under qualified supervision in a generalized public health nursing program and a demonstrated ability to work with increasing independence and handle increasing responsibility. Plans, coordinates and evaluates various health related programs in the community. In the case of a county disaster, Public Health Nurses are called upon to fill in as needed.