Nurse Practitioner - Disease Prevention and Control Division (Limited Term)

Nurse Practitioner - Disease Prevention and Control Division (Limited Term)

Salary

$128,451.00 - $160,563.00 Annually

Location

City of Pasadena, CA

Job Type

Limited Term

Job Number

27-047

Department

Public Health

Division

Epidemiology and Disease Contr

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is seeking a Nurse Practitioner working within the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division to provide an enhanced clinician case management and outreach program to promote evidence-based management of tuberculosis by clinicians and other healthcare professionals in a patient's medical home. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to empower primary medical homes and manage care plans to provide evidence-based TB clinical care, develop evidence-based curricula and provide technical assistance to build local capacity to provide quality TB care in the primary care setting.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and organizational skills to effectively manage a grant-funded program and its requirements independently. A major component of a successful program implementation will require extensive knowledge and/or experience in public health services delivery and specifically tuberculosis testing and treatment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate and build partnerships with clients, grant funders, and healthcare partners is necessary for productivity and success.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

For over 125 years, the Pasadena Public Health Department has been responsible for helping protect, maintain, and improve the health of the Pasadena community. The City of Pasadena is one of only three cities in the State of California that maintains its own independent local health jurisdiction with responsibility for a wide variety of services that support the three core functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance. This is a limited-term grant funded position with current funding through June 30, 2028. Current and future employment is dependent on available funding. We are excited about serving our community and we hope you are too! Come join our team and grow with us!

• Must submit copies of required certifications at the time of application.

Essential Functions

Under general supervision of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division Manager, the Nurse Practitioner will provide clinical guidance and public health services, including instruction and counseling, to clinicians, individuals and families in a variety of settings, as assigned. The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the Nurse Practitioner job description.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will:

• Lead the development of clinical guidance and tuberculosis (TB) care best-practices, provide enhanced TB technical assistance to primary care clinicians, and develop clinical aids for patients' medical homes.
• Perform physical examinations, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments and procedures, initiate prescription drug therapy and manage acute, episodic, and chronic medical problems associated with the clinical care of tuberculosis patients.
• Use and interpret preventive health measures and early diagnostic techniques; orders, performs and interprets common screening laboratory procedures.
• Conduct community presentations, education and outreach on health services and clinical training for healthcare partners.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES

The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position:

• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps and quality final products
• Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things ( to deliver TB care)
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline and dependability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Professional and Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance, such as:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; and
• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN); and
• Two years of experience as a licensed/certified Nurse Practitioner in an agency providing generalized nursing services

Desirable Qualifications

• Two years of experience in tuberculosis clinical care in a public health setting.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who appear best qualified based on their application and supplemental application submitted will be invited to any combination of written, performance or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Probationary work test period is one year.

VACANCY INFORMATION

There is currently one full time, limited term/grant funded vacancy to June 30, 2028 in the Public Health Department, which may be filled as a result of this examination process. Current and future employment is dependent on available grant funding.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License and a valid Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing is a conduction of employment and continued employment.
• Possession of a pharmaceutical furnishing number is required.
• Possession of a valid Class C California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record are required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Retirement:

The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees.

"New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62

"Classic" members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55

Deferred Compensation:*

The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan to help employees save for their retirement and supplement their CalPERS pension. Employees can defer salary with pre-tax or Roth after-tax deductions.

Health Insurance: *

The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).

Other Benefits include: *

• Dental Insurance (HMO and PPO plans offered)
• Paid leave (holidays, sick leave, vacation leave)
• City-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Allowance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• These benefits may vary for employees whose FTE is less than .75 or work less than 30 hours per week.

01

Do you possess a Bachelors Degree in Public Health Nursing?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the State of California?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Nurse Practitioner license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

• Yes
• No

04

Briefly describe your experience delivering nursing services in a community health, public health, or acute health setting.

05

Briefly describe your experience with clinical tuberculosis care, especially in a public or community health setting.

06

I understand that this is a limited-term grant-funded position with current funding through June 30, 2028. Current and future employment is dependent on available funding. Please initial to confirm that you understand this.

Required Question

Employer City of Pasadena

Address 100 N. Garfield Ave., Rm S135

P. O. Box 7115

Pasadena, California, 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4366

(626) 744-4366

Website http://www.cityofpasadena.net/humanresources