METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County
Under the supervision of the Chief of Primary Care Services, the Public Health Nurse I performs public health nursing services and participates in infection control program in a forensic mental health state hospital; actively participates in the surveillance, prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases; assists in epidemiological investigations; keeps records, analyzes data, prepares reports and disseminates information to other departments. Incumbents ensure public property is protected and safe. In addition, incumbents will respond to emergency situations as trained in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions. Requirement: Posession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse and a certificate as a Public Health Nurse in the State of California. The ideal candidate should have at least one-year experience in Public Health. As stated in the duty statement for this classification: The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.
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Face Coverings
While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.
Telework The possibility and extent of telework opportunities is at the discretion of the department and manager for which the incumbent is working. Additional questions regarding telework may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.
All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDApplicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The ideal candidate should have at leat one-year experience in Public Health.
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to
In addition, you can look forward to:Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
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