Public Health Nurse Manager

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency seeks a qualified Public Health Nurse Manager to lead the Polinski Children’s Center Clinic and support 24/7 public health center operations. You will plan, direct and coordinate nursing services, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality community health delivery.

Minimum qualifications include a California RN license, Public Health Nurse certificate, a BSN, and four years of public health nursing experience with two years in supervisory

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse License and Public Health Nurse Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.
• Four years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience; at least two years in supervision.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of RN experience but cannot replace two years of supervision/management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the overall nursing services for the Polinski Children’s Center Clinic.
• Lead and support the operations of a 24/7 public health center; ensure high-quality community health delivery.
• Supervise or assist supervision of lower-level staff at the level of Senior Public Health Nurse; coordinate services across centers.

Skills

Public health nursing experience

Staff supervision

Nursing leadership

Education

California Registered Nurse License

Public Health Nurse Certificate

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE MANAGER

First interviews will take place beginning week of November 16, 2026.

Job Offers for selected candidates will be made beginning week of November 23, 2026.

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases:

• June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

As a Public Health Nurse Manager for the County of San Diego, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the overall services and activities for our Polinski Children’s Center Clinic and providing support to the operations of a public health center. Duties include developing and directing the delivery of services at our 24/7 Polinski Children’s Center as this facility operates 365 days a year. This position will also at times, help support the operations of one of six Public Health Centers within San Diego County.

The current opening is with our Public Health Centers and Polinski Children’s Center Clinic however the eligible list from this recruitment may be used for other vacancies as they occur.

To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: 2024-26 HHSA STRATEGIC PLAN

Hiring Timeline and Dates

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

1. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
2. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
3. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Requirements

1. Valid California Registered Nurse License; AND,
2. Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate from the California State Board of Registered Nursing; AND,
3. A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND,
4. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the public health nursing field. At least two (2) years of experience must have included supervising or leading and assisting the supervision of lower-level staff at the level of a Senior Public Health Nurse in the County of San Diego or equivalent, in an official public health agency, or similar agency or organization providing a generalized public health nursing program; OR, experience in managing the overall activities of a public health program or clinical services.

Note: A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing or health related field can substitute for one (1) year of registered nursing experience and cannot be applied to the required two (2) years of supervision/management.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-based on

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