Public Health Nurse-Temporary Details

Public Health Nurse-Temporary

County of San Diego - San Diego, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services Division, is seeking individuals to fill a vital role assisting with efforts to respond to the current COVID 19 pandemic as a
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - TEMPORARY

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in our public health response. Assigned to the new T3 (Test, Trace, & Treat) Program, you will perform professional Public Health Nurse duties in program and/or community settings to help test and treat individuals that are COVID-19 confirmed or that may exhibit symptoms.

Temporary Public Health Nurse positions will be assigned a 40 hour per week schedule that may include weekends.

Certified Temporary employees have the option to enroll in medical coverage. Click here for more information.

Required at time of application:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License; AND,
• A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.

Required at time of employment:

• Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate from a State Public Health Nursing or other regulatory agency; AND,
• A valid CPR card is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment; AND,
• A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees hired on or after October 15, 2021, are required to be fully vaccinated* against COVID-19 before beginning employment. If you receive a conditional offer of employment, a copy of your vaccination card must be provided at the time of background.
Current County employees hired on or before October 14, 2021, are required to provide a copy of their vaccine card showing they are fully vaccinated, or undergo Covid-19 diagnostic testing and wear a facemask in the workplace.
Employees who work at County locations subject to the California Department of Public Health State Public Health Officer order are required to be fully vaccinated by the following dates:

• 
  Health and congregate care settings – September 30, 2021
• Medical areas of jails/correctional facilities – October 14, 2021
• Requests for exemption to the vaccine requirement may be considered.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the Live Well San Diego vision: A region that is Building Better Health, Living Safely and Thriving. Click here for more information www.livewellsd.org.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.