Public Health Nurse I / II / Sr - Enfermero / a de Salud Pública I / II / Sr

County of San Luis Obispo; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Public Health Nurses to join their team in promoting and protecting the health of families across San Luis Obispo County. This role offers the chance to engage with the community through home-based interventions and various health programs, focusing on reducing health disparities. Ideal candidates will be passionate about public health, possess a valid RN license, and have experience in community service. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of women, infants, and children within the county.

Qualifications

• Valid California RN license and Public Health Nurse Certificate required.
• Experience in public health nursing principles and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based interventions impacting family health.
• Collaborate with community to achieve health goals.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Bilingual (Spanish)

Community Service

Education

California RN License

Public Health Nurse Certificate

Job description

The County of San Luis Obispo is actively recruiting for Public Health Nurse I, II, and Senior positions! This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute, or limited-term vacancies within the County.

The Public Health Department is currently recruiting Public Health Nurses (PHN) to fill multiple vacancies in the Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Division.

About the Division :

Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) promotes and protects the health and well-being of women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families at increased risk of adverse health outcomes. MCAH is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating services that address population health priorities across San Luis Obispo County. The division collaborates with the community to achieve health goals through assessment, advocacy, education, outreach, quality assurance, and policy development.

The Role of Field Nursing :

Field Nursing allows nurses to have more direct patient interaction through home-based interventions, impacting the health of families in San Luis Obispo County. Programs include Nurse Family Partnership, Healthy Families America, and an Early Support Program, focusing on building relationships, providing guidance and education, and linking to resources from pre-pregnancy through childhood, aiming to reduce health disparities with trauma-informed, family-centered, culturally competent care.

Position Expectations :

Field Nursing positions are based in Morro Bay, Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles, serving countywide as needed. Approximately 80% of work is community-based, with 20% in an office setting.

Ideal Candidate :

Passionate about community service, collaborative, knowledgeable in public health nursing principles, with experience in related programs. Bilingual candidates in Spanish are highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Public Health Nurse I : Valid California RN license and Public Health Nurse Certificate. No experience required.
• Public Health Nurse II : Two years as a Public Health Nurse I or related experience.
• Senior Public Health Nurse : One year as a Public Health Nurse II or three years of related experience. Additional credentials or degrees may substitute for experience.

How to Apply :

Applications will be reviewed initially. Qualified candidates may be invited for assessments and interviews. Final candidates will undergo background checks. For questions, contact Human Resources at [emailprotected].

Additional Information :

Visit our website for more details. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Veterans' preference points may apply for eligible candidates, with proper documentation on file before the recruitment closes.

The County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination and ADA compliance. For more info, contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].