EXAMINATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC


ASSISTANT SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
EXAM #DEC-07-01 (OC)

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
EXAM
#DEC-07-02 (OC)

SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
EXAM #DEC-07-03 (OC)


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STARTING SALARY/RANGE:
                                

$35,291     ASSISTANT SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Oneida County Government     (2007) 
$32,070     PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Oneida County Government
$36,546     SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE Oneida County Government

VACANCIES:  The eligible list, established as a result of this examination, will be used to fill existing vacancies and any other appropriate vacancies which may occur in this title under the jurisdiction of the Oneida County Commissioner of Personnel.

ELIGIBLE LIST:  A promotion examination for this title will be held at the same time as the open-competitive examination.  The eligible list, resulting from the promotion examination, will be used first, as mandated by State Law.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION:   NONE

When preference in certification is given to residents of a municipality pursuant to subdivision 4-a of Section 23 of the Civil Service Law, an eligible must have been a resident of such municipality for at least one month prior to the date of certification in order to be included in a certification as a resident of such municipality and must be a resident of such municipality at the time of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Assistant Supervising Public Health Nurse:  Candidates must possess a limited permit to practice OR a licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State at time of appointment; AND Either:

(A)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an approved program or a non-approved program supplemented by content which can be equated to the approved program, AND one (1) year of experience as a public health nurse or a community health nurse in a certified home health agency or a long-term health care program; OR

(B)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an approved program or a non-approved program supplemented by content which can be equated to the approved program, AND two (2) years of experience as a public health nurse or a community health nurse in a certified home health agency or a long-term health care program.

Public Health Nurse:  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, AND licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State .

Supervising Public Health Nurse:  Either

(A)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Nursing, AND one (1) year of experience as a Public Health Nurse or Community Health Nurse; OR

(B)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, AND licensure and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State , AND two (2) years of experience as a Public Health Nurse or Community Health Nurse.

NOTE:       1.   Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience as defined in (A) of minimum qualifications will be 
      pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

2.    Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the date of application.

3.    Further verification may be requested from candidates to verify their academic qualifications.

4.    Candidates must submit a copy of license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.  License must remain valid throughout appointment, to meet the transportation requirements of the job.

DUTIES:

Assistant Supervising Public Health Nurse:  An Assistant Supervising Public Health Nurse has the responsibility for the provision of nursing services and for the supervision of nursing practice to assure safe, effective and efficient comprehensive nursing care.  The Assistant Supervising Public Health Nurse assists the Supervising Public Health Nurse in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the nursing program.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

Public Health Nurse:  Under qualified nursing supervision, a public health nurse shall plan, provide, direct and evaluate nursing care in a variety of settings and offer instruction and guidance in health practice for individuals and families.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

Supervising Public Health Nurse: A Supervising Public Health Nurse’s position involves responsibility for the provision of nursing services and supervision of nursing practice to assure safe, effective and efficient comprehensive nursing care in homes, clinics, schools and other community facilities.  The incumbent performs related work as required.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION:  There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an evaluation of their training and experience against the background of the duties of the position.  

Attach to your application a Summary of Your Training and a Summary of Your Experience.  Be as concrete and specific as possible; vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor.

In your Summary of Training indicate all training, including any formal coursework which was not a part of a degree program or which has not yet resulted in a degree.  Indicate your participation in any continuing education programs, including any convocations, seminars, workshops, etc., in which you have participated over the past five years.  Show the approximate dates and length of such programs and the nature of your participation.

In your Summary of Experience include a comprehensive description of each relevant position you have held and the duties of the position.  Also where applicable, indicate the percentage of time spent in performing specific duties.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY:  It is the responsibility of candidates to provide all necessary documentation and to complete all relevant parts of the application.  To receive credit for experience—either qualifying or against a rating scale—they must show basic information such as employer name and address, name and title of supervisor, hours worked per week, dates of employment to include month and year started and ended, etc.  A copy of a verifiable transcript for required education and a copy of the required license or professional certificate must be submitted.  All information must be submitted on and with your application.  Candidates who submit incomplete applications and documentation may be disqualified.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:  Candidates who meet the qualifications, and pass this examination, will have their names placed on the Eligible List, in the order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the test.  The names of qualified candidates will remain on the Eligible List for one year.  Appeal of ratings will not be allowed, as the opportunity for re-test exists.

TERMINATION OF THE PROGRAM:  Oneida County Department of Personnel reserves the right to terminate this special recruitment program at any time, and re-establish a program of periodic testing for this title.


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Issued:  05/31/07


Paulette Z. Nickerson, LMSW
Commissioner of Personnel

Oneida County Personnel Department
Oneida County Office Building
800 Park Avenue
Utica, New York  13501
(315) 798-5726
(315) 798-6490 Fax
Email: personnel@ocgov.net

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