Supervising Public Health Nurse

Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley's Public Health Division seeks a Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead programs dedicated to health equity and community well‑being. You will supervise nursing and support staff, direct the Family Support Services Unit or the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Unit, and help shape goals and policies.

You will coordinate services such as Targeted Case Management, education, prevention, and resource coordination, travel to multiple sites, and may require evenings or

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in nursing.
• Four years of general public health nursing experience with involvement in project leadership or program planning, including one year of lead-level experience.
• A master's degree in public health or public health nursing is desirable.
• California RN License and California State Public Health Nursing Certificate are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing and support staff.
• Develop program goals and policies.
• Coordinate and supervise operation of health-related services.
• Perform professional nursing work within your program and oversee education, prevention and resource coordination.

Skills

Public health nursing

Leadership

Program planning

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's in Public Health (desirable)

Public Health Nursing Certificate

Job description

We're looking for a Supervising Public Health Nurse to manage programs in our Public Health Division! Join us in our mission to achieve health equity and optimal health for all people in Berkeley through systems change, service provision, and collaboration with community members and partners.

As a Supervising Public Health Nurse, you will have the opportunity to direct the Family Support Services Unit or the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Unit. You will supervise nursing and support staff, develop program goals and policies, and perform professional nursing work within your program. You may also coordinate and supervise the operation of health-related services like Targeted Case Management and programs involving education, prevention, and coordination of resources.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105194

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university (accredited by the National League for Nursing) with major coursework in nursing and four (4) years of general public health nursing experience with involvement in project leadership or program planning, including one (1) year of lead-level experience. A master's degree in public health or public health nursing is desirable.

Other requirements include:

• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License
• Possession of a valid California State Public Health Nursing Certificate
• Willing to work evenings or weekends
• Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, must maintain a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

In addition to the above, our ideal candidate can build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture while maintaining oversight of nursing program planning, development, implementation, direction, supervision and evaluation.

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application period close date)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to [e-mail] at the time of application.