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Job Description
The Job
UP TO $2,000 HIRING BONUS!*
Are you a nurse looking for a change of pace from bedside care? Interested in a role that offers work-life balance, including weekends and holidays off? As a Public Health Nurse, you’ll enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no hospital experience required. Discover the rewarding opportunities the Department of Public Health offers in community-based nursing!
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is recruiting for a Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) who will supervise case management services provided by nursing and other personnel. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for ensuring excellent nursing and evidence-based practice, while optimizing resources for achieving individual and community health outcomes.
This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy within CLPPP.
ABOUT CLPPP
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) provides community education to increase awareness of the potential danger of children’s exposure to lead, along with home environmental screenings, public health nurse case management, and monitoring child health providers to ensure lead testing in high-risk children.
For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Public Health Nurse job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job- specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.- *Recruitment Bonus: E ligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in total compensation. Please see Teamster MOU for details.
- Telework Program: The County allows for the use of telework to qualifying County employees where business needs permit to efficiently serve the community and maintain employee productivity during public health emergencies. Candidates, upon successful completion of a probationary period, may potentially have the option to telework based on their assignment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel/Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required.
Public Health Nurse Certification: RNs must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing at the time of application submission will be disqualified. For more information on how to obtain a Public Health Nurse Certification, please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing website.
Minimum Requirements
Licensure/Certification:- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN),
- Valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate issued by the CA BRN,
- Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
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Experience:- E ighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed PHN. Qualifying experience must include one (1) year of nurse lead or full-scope supervisory experience. Nurse lead/supervisory experience must be clearly demonstrated on the work experience section of the application in order to be considered.
Substitution: A master’s degree in nursing or public health may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Public Health nurse experience. Lead/Supervisory experience may not be substituted.
Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for more information.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:- Supervisory and administrative experience
- Experience with community health and/or home visitation
- Excellent knowledge and competency with the scope and standards of public health nursing practice, including both individual and population-based assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, assurance and evaluation
- Expertise with quality assurance and process improvement
- Strong skills in leading and supervising multidisciplinary staff
- Competency in serving diverse cultural communities
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- A Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing, Public Administration, or Business Administration
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Supervisory Nurses Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific - *Recruitment Bonus: E ligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in total compensation. Please see Teamster MOU for details.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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