Public Health Nurse Supervisor-25457010 bei County of San Diego, CA

About the Department

                                   


 As a Public Health Nurse Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing first-line supervision and implementing nursing programs to Public Health Nurses and other support staff.

Duties include planning, directing, coordinating, scheduling, training, and evaluating the work of public health nurses, staff nurses, office assistants, and others engaged in a variety of nursing and health care programs; coordinating nursing and/or disaster preparedness programs with other social, medical, and health service agencies, educational agencies, and the community; and representing HHSA on committees as necessary.

To learn more about the Public Health Services Department in the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan:  Public Health Services Strategic Plan—2023-24 and 2024-25

***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***

Required Education and Experience:

1. Valid California Registered Nurse License is required at time of appointment; AND,
2. Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate from the California State Registered Nursing is required at time of appointment; AND,
3. A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND,
   • Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse with at least three (3) years under the direct supervision of an official public health agency with a generalized public health nursing program; OR,
   • Four (4) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital or clinic or public health nurse field; OR,
4. A Master of Science degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND,
   • Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two (2) years under the direct supervision of an official public health agency with a generalized public health nursing program; OR,
   • Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in a hospital or clinic, or public health nurse field.

Notes:

1. A valid Public Health Nurse Certificate from a State Public Health Nursing or other regulatory agency is required at time of appointment.
2. A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and CPR card is required at time of appointment.

Please click HERE for the complete job description for Public Health Nurse Supervisor.

Public Health Nurse Certification

Please be advised that candidates must possess a current California Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate in order to be hired for this position. Candidates who do not possess a PHN Certificate at time of application should begin the process of obtaining a PHN Certificate immediately in order to avoid any delays in the hiring process.

The process for obtaining Public Health Nurse Certification involves completing one (1) online child abuse course and the necessary application. Please visit  www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/applicants/phn-app.pdf to obtain the application and information on the application process. You may also contact the California Board of Registered Nursing at (916) 322-3350.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides 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 helps 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess broad nursing knowledge and clinical experience and demonstrate leadership and educational skills. Prior project management and educational program development over professional level staff in a matrix management environment is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in health systems, public health and social networking, disaster preparedness, disaster response and Incident Command System are essential to optimal success. Ability to facilitate groups, to prepare and deliver professional presentations to community partners, to provide operational training, to organize and maintain training schedules, and to develop educational curriculum and training objectives are important in this position. The ideal candidate will encourage team collaboration, positive communication and demonstrate good judgment. 

 

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. 
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. 

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. 

Condition 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. NOTE: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. 

Evaluation Process:

Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
 
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Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
 

 

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