Public Health Nurse I & II
$9,630 - $12,256/Monthly
The Department of Health Services, Public Health Division, is currently recruiting to fill multiple Public Health Nurse positions at either the I or II level. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitment being conducted for each level.
Public Health Nurses work independently in the field, driving to clients' homes and community locations. Occasionally, you may be accompanied by a community health worker or social worker to provide additional support. PHNs work autonomously but receive regular support and consultation from a PHN Supervisor, who can assist with decision-making and meet regularly with nurses for reflective supervision.
As a Public Health Nurse, you will manage a caseload of approximately 25 primary clients and their children, ensuring they receive individualized assessments, ongoing follow-ups, and targeted health interventions. Other responsibilities will include:
Conducting home visits and outreach, typically checking in with two to three families per day and collaborating with families to develop and follow individualized action plans
Actively coordinating and following up on referrals to other health and social service providers and working with local agencies and community organizations to meet your client's needs
Maintaining accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of all client interactions, assessments, action plans, and referrals
Attending mandatory team meetings and periodic training sessions and participating in regular outreach activities
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
County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee 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 and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now.
