PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

County of Los Angeles; California; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Public Health Nurse vacancies addressing homelessness. The position involves assessing health needs in clinics, homes, and communities, providing nursing services, coordinating care, and supporting field operations during the 90-day emergency period.

Applicants must hold a California RN license and a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, with BLS certification.

Qualifikationen

• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A California Public Health Nurse Certificate.

Aufgaben

• Identifies health problems in a geographic area or target population and provides nursing services or refers to appropriate health services.
• Documents information during assessments in accordance with policies.
• Performs nursing diagnoses and interprets diagnostic procedures and treatments as per medical orders.
• Leads group discussions with patients and stakeholders on community health matters.
• Provides public health education and training to improve community health outcomes.

Jobbeschreibung

First Day Of Filing

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. , Pacific Time (PT) – Continuous. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Position/Program Information

Type Of Recruitment

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Exam Number

PH5230F-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Public Health Nurse vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies the health problems of an assigned geographical area or target population by monitoring the health problems of patients in clinics, homes, and the community; evaluates identified problems; and provides nursing services or recommends the provision of appropriate health services such as primary care or environmental health or social services involvement.


• Identifies adverse findings during initial assessments and takes appropriate actions in accordance with policies and procedures.


• Documents information during initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with policies and procedures.


• Prioritizes assignments in accordance with program manual guidelines and standards and community public health needs.


• Manages a caseload of patients or consults on patients within an assigned geographical area by determining priorities for the follow-up of patients' physical and mental health problems and patient and family health needs that may require home evaluations, nursing care, and other services.


• Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and administers therapeutic treatments and preventive measures in accordance with medical orders or standardized procedures.


• As directed by supervisor, conducts investigations, makes nursing diagnoses, and makes responses in connection with the health problems of a geographic area or target population; assists in setting priorities for public health nursing action based on public health program goals and improvement objectives related to community and system-level interventions.


• Collaborates with patients and providers to identify needs and desired outcomes based on patients' value and belief systems and documents these findings in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.


• Researches and reviews current trends and practices in the field of public health in order to identify appropriate nursing interventions.


• Identifies, interprets, and implements public health laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.


• Leads and participates in group discussions with patients and stakeholders on matters concerned with the health status of the population.


• Participates in epidemiological investigations to identify and locate persons who have, or are suspected of having, infectious diseases in order to encourage and ensure their treatment; counsels involved persons on examination and treatment needed to prevent further spread of the disease and treat the existing condition.


• Provides public health education and training to various groups through public speaking, multimedia presentations, and written materials to explain the function of public health and its roles and services in order to improve individual, family, and community health outcomes and encourage community members to become more responsible for the community's health.


• Promotes collaboration and dialogue between the agency and community-based organizations in order to identify public health needs within the community.


• Involves the population of interest and other health professionals, organizations, and stakeholders in formulating expected public health outcomes.


• Integrates and applies current standards and emerging trends, statutes, regulations, policies, and research in nursing and public health-related fields during the planning process.


• Leads and participates in group discussions with other health professionals and community members in order to provide guidance and support toward improving the health status of the community.


• Participates in systematic and ongoing criterion-based evaluations of expected goals and outcomes concerning the population of interest.


• Participates in public health emergency response as needed.


• Orients and instructs new staff concerning agency policies, procedures, and practices.


• Collaborates with community groups to implement new policies and changes to existing policies designed to improve public health outcomes.


• Provides technical supervision to lower-level nursing employees and ancillary staff, as assigned.


• Travels to various destinations within an assigned service planning area to investigate healthcare crises to contain and mitigate; conducts field based evaluations; visits homeless encampments, various facilities or establishes mobile clinics supporting homeless population.

Requirements

Requirements To Qualify

A license to practice as a Registered Nurse* issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing

• AND-

A California Public Health Nurse Certificate**.

Licenses

• Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class “C” Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a driver license before appointment.


• A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program. All positions in this classification require possession of a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's BLS for CPR & AED program to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current certification at the time of filing.

Physical Class

3 - Moderate- This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience handling cases and outbreaks for People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH).


• Experience providing direct services to vulnerable populations at encampments and skid row.


• Experience working with community stakeholders focused on supporting vulnerable populations.

Special Requirement Information

• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. To qualify, applicants must have a current and valid license as a Professional Registered Nurse, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, without limitations or restrictions.


• A California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. To qualify, applicants must have a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. For information on how to obtain a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate, click on the link: http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/ad-pract.shtml

Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification to their application.

All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to [e-mail] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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.

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 .

Fair Chance Employer

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.

Do Not Share 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 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.

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Employment Information

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not haveto be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025