Public Health Nurse I/II - Bilingual

Kern Public Health; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 106.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kern Public Health in Bakersfield, CA is recruiting for Public Health Nurse I/II positions. Eligible candidates must meet state licensure requirements and hold a public health nursing credential or RN licensure with public health coursework. A valid BLS is required.

Salary ranges are listed for Level I and Level II, with bi-weekly pay. Bilingual opportunities exist; a background check is required, and transcripts or licenses should be attached to the application.

Qualifikationen

• Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate (CA) OR valid, unrestricted RN license (CA) OR BSN with public health coursework and pending PHN certificate.
• Current American Heart Association BLS card.
• Valid California driver's license.

Ausbildung

Public Health Nurse Certificate (CA)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse License (CA)

Jobbeschreibung

Examination

Appraisal (Weight 100%): 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.

Please ensure applicable materials such as transcripts/diploma and licenses are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or contact Katie Barnett at [e-mail].

Position Information

AMENDED 09/28/26

Salary

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

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

Full Job Description: Public Health Nurse I

Full Job Description: Public Health Nurse II

“I truly enjoy my job in the Land and Water Program. The position has a great balance of field work and office work. We have flexibility on creating our own schedules and working as a team on complex projects. We work with engineers, contractors, and several different departments within Public Works to turn a parcel of land into what you see today.”

- Jasmin Kraft, Licensed Vocational Nurse

“Being an LVN has always been a dream, as I live it every day! To have the opportunity to help, care, advocate, and teach patients is an honor. Knowing the hundreds of individuals I've cared for in the community warms my heart! Working for Public Health has allowed me to work with wonderful staff and learn so much, and still do to this day!”