PROGRAM SPECIALIST, PHN

Position/Program Information

FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 8:30 a.m Pacific Time (PT)

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A RE-BULLETIN TO UPDATE THE APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION.

EXAMINATION NUMBER:
PH5237G

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

DEFINITION:
Plans, develops, evaluates, and modifies the nursing component of a health program and coordinates it with the overall nursing service of Community Health Services.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are characterized chiefly by their role as key nursing representatives with administrative and/or consultative responsibility in a public health program of a bureau or division of Community Health Services. Positions in this class are fully responsible, under the program direction of the Program Director and the professional nursing direction of an Assistant Director, Public Health Nursing, for all elements of the nursing component of a program including its planning development, evaluations and modification. Program Specialists, PHN provide technical and administrative guidance to assistant program specialists and other personnel who may be assigned to a program. Program Specialists, PHN, perform administrative, educational and consultative functions to meet their responsibility. They carry out the administrative function by (1) planning and developing the nursing component of a program in accordance with the program's goals and objectives, (2) drafting program nursing standards and nursing personnel duty statements, (3) preparing budget requests for the nursing component of a program, and (4) drafting policies and procedures which conform to legal requirements and Bureau of Public Health Nursing standards. The administrative function also involves coordinating and implementing the nursing component of a program within the Community Health Services organization and with other community agencies and organizations. It further involves monitoring the nursing component of a program to determine if the service conforms with the standards and objectives of the total program. Based upon these observations, makes recommendations which involve changes in staffing, procedures, scheduling, and, in some instances, the development of new training programs. Positions in this class carry out their educational function by identifying the training needs of nursing personnel involved in program activities, by establishing training priorities, and, in collaboration with the Nursing Education Director, by planning, conducting and evaluating in-service training programs. Positions in this class carry out their consultative function by providing technical nursing advice concerning the nursing component of a program to request districts, agencies, organizations, or hospitals, as well as to private physical or individuals. Such consultation may involve furnishing information concern the nursing component, or the resolution of technical nursing problems. A Program Specialist, PHN must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the overall program of which the nursing component is a part. Positions must also be fully knowledgeable concerning the policies of the Bureau of Public Health Nursing and their interpretation by nursing management, the legal scope of nursing practice, and current standards of nursing practice. These positions require the ability to apply expertise in a variety of problem situations such as staff shortages, matching capacities of district facilities to needs of clientele, and in working with a variety of disciplines involved in a program.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and plans for the implementation of the nursing component of a public health program.
  
• Determines the nursing policies and procedures of the nursing component of an assigned program based upon program goals and in accordance with Bureau of Public Health Nursing policies and accepted nursing practice.
  
• Makes evaluations of the nursing service of now and ongoing programs with respect to program objectives, policies and procedures.
  
• Participates in administrative meetings and on committees concerned with the development of policies, and the establishment of guidelines and procedures for the coordination and standardization of practices in Community Health Services.
  
• Provides information and interpretation of legal requirements and other guidelines, and assists in the coordination of activities directed toward control of emergencies such as the outbreak of acute communicable disease in a health district, hospital, nursing home, or other health facility, seeking voluntary compliance with legal requirements and recommending enforcement measures where indicated.
  
• In conjunction with the Program Director, the Assistant Director, Public Health Nursing for Programs, the Nursing Education Director, community health center nursing directors, community organizations, and other agencies, plans, conducts and evaluates in-service training concerning the nursing component of the program.
  
• Promotes joint planning, and participates with professional and community organizations, and with various agencies and institutions to assist in developing their educational programs.
  
• Assists a Program Director and an Assistant Director, Public Health Nursing in the preparation and justification of a program's annual budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, and in-service training.
  
• Determines the personnel, equipment, and other operating costs to meet the objectives of new, specially funded programs.
  
• Makes assignments to nursing and other health personnel, evaluates and counsels them, and provides for their in-service training, as needed.
  

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two years' public health nursing experience, assisting in nursing program planning* and consultation** or in the supervision*** or instruction of nurses.

LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED:

1. A current active license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing and a California State Public Health Certificate.

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license and certificate, the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Minimum Requirements.
• The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

2. A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program. Department of Public Health requires all licensed clinical professionals, including all Registered Nurses, regardless of their position, to have a BLS/CPR AED certificate because they are all first responders.****

3. Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* Nursing program planning includes all elements of the nursing component of a program including its planning development, evaluations and modification.

** Consultation is defined as an expert in a specialized field, expressing views, providing opinions, and recommending courses of action to be taken on problems presented by others for resolution.

***Supervision is defined as p rovides direct administrative and technical supervision to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline.

****In order to qualify, you must include a legible copy of the Registered Nurse License, a California State Public Health Certificate, and BLS/CPR AED certificate from the accredited institution which shows the title of the required license, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency with your application online at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov .

NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application online, you must e-mail them to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional points will be awarded for additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Once we have determined that you meet the experience and license requirements described above, our examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Applicants must meet the Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the
Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077

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