Public Health Nurse I/II - Bilingual

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County in Bakersfield, CA is recruiting for Level I and Level II Public Health Nurse positions. The selection process includes an appraisal-type examination to evaluate training, education, experience, interest and fitness, with a minimum 70% score per phase.

Bilingual testing is available and compensation is paid bi-weekly. Applicants must hold a CA Public Health Nurse Certificate or an RN license with related coursework, and must maintain licensure and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the CA BRN.
• Valid and unrestricted RN license issued by the CA BRN.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS card.
• Possession of a valid CA Driver's License.
• For Level II: two years public health/ community health nursing experience or three years nursing experience may substitute for two years.

Responsibilities

• Examination will evaluate applicant training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness.
• Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination.

Skills

Public Health Nurse Certificate

RN license

BLS

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (optional for Level I)

Job description

Salary:

Level I: $4,088.34-$4,885.94, paid bi-weekly

Level II: $4,748.19-$5,674.53, paid bi-weekly

Examination:

Appraisal (Weight %): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant’s training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the job based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Level I:

• Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing AND valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing OR
• A valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, Department Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing and possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with coursework in public health or community health and application has been submitted to the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing for a Public Health Nurse Certificate.
• Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Failure to maintain a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing will result in termination.
• Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

Level II:

• Possession of a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing AND two (2) years of public health and/or community health nursing experience OR three (3) years of nursing experience may be substituted for the two (2) years of public health and/or community health nursing experience.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Failure to maintain a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing will result in termination.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline.

Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/career-education/bilingual-testing.html

Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Department of Public Health. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.