Supervising Public Health Nurse

Position Information

The Department of Health Services is seeking an experienced Supervising Public Health Nurse to lead public health nursing services supporting Sonoma County’s Adult and Aging Division!

Starting salary up to $85.19/hour ($177,801/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

About the Position
Under the direction of the Director of Public Health Nursing and in close partnership with the Human Services Department's Adult and Aging Division, the Supervising Public Health Nurse (PHN) plays a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and overseeing public health nursing programs that serve vulnerable and older adult populations. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Public Health Nurses and serves as a liaison between Public Health and Human Services, as well as with community-based organizations. The Supervising PHN helps assess community needs and develops collaborative strategies to improve population health outcomes. Additional duties may include:

• Participating in hiring, onboarding, educating, and evaluating staff
• Supporting budget management, grant compliance, and program evaluation
• Facilitating the use of evidence-based practices
• Helping to identify service gaps and system improvements
• Representing programs at internal and external meetings, and making presentations as needed
• Supporting program compliance by ensuring the team follows relevant federal, state, and local regulations

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will be a proactive and collaborative leader with a strong foundation in public health nursing and experience working with older adult populations. In addition, you will possess many of the following:

• A background in public or community health, with an emphasis on population health
  
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and relevant regulations and policies
  
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate or advanced skills are desired
  

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations
  
• The ability to consult with subject matter experts and navigate complex or unique cases
  
• Experience working with diverse communities and organizations with the ability to create and maintain solid partnerships with them
  
• A commitment to continuous learning, equity, and public service, and to bringing this attitude forward in your leadership
  
• Two years of recent supervisory experience is desired but not required
  
  

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Supervising Public Health Nurse position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.

AND

Three years of responsible public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate.

Driver’s License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Working Conditions
Duties may require exposure to hostile, emotionally disturbed or mentally ill persons and/or confrontational interpersonal situations; stand for long periods of time; stoop, lift clients, and lift heavy articles in accordance with accepted safety standards; perform physical tasks as required; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours; intermittently sit at a desk for long periods of time while reviewing patient charts and histories and preparing patient charts and reports; intermittently walk, stand, bend, climb and reach while making field visits, conducting clinics or making educational presentations or demonstrations; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk or treatment areas; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to examine and assess patient conditions; lift moderate weight; may work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community; and/or standby, callback and work during non-routine hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: modern principles, practices and methods of public health nursing including public health programs, community, clinic and special programs, and school nursing programs.

Considerable knowledge of: federal, state and local laws and regulations governing public health; the causes, control and care of chronic and communicable diseases and illnesses, handicapping conditions, mental illness and other disabling conditions; child growth and development and the principles and procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health and in family planning, pre- and post-natal care, and sexually transmitted disease control; and environmental, sociological and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.

Working knowledge of: principles and methods of effective supervision and training; community resources available for assistance and program outreach in public health programs.

Ability to: Plan, organize and supervise the work of public health nurses and other personnel in a clinic setting or assigned program area; develop and maintain effective public relations with patients, staff, other County departments, community groups and organizations; recognize social and community problems which affect health of individuals, families and the general population; exercise independent judgement, analyze and evaluate situations and take appropriate action; instruct and prepare specialized educational programs; write effectively including the development of program goals and procedures for implementation; adapt public health policies and programs to the problems of an assigned area; and prepare clear and concise records and reports.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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