Public Health Nursing Manager

Public Health Nursing Manager

Salary

$110,240.00 - $147,804.80 Annually

Location

481 Fourth Street - Hollister, CA. 95023, CA

Job Type

Regular, F-T

Job Number

02288

Department

Health & Human Services Agency

Division

Public Health

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

Definition:

To serve as the Public Health Nursing Manager pursuant to the California Code of Regulations; to plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate the activities and services of public health nursing services to individual clients and the community at large through the provision of clinical services and counseling and through the promotion of community health and welfare; to assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional nursing staff and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the supervisory level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents are responsible for coordinating and supervising a multiple number of public health and related programs and may perform more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff.

Positions at this level are distinguished from the higher level position, Director of Nursing Services, in that the latter has first line management authority over all public health programs within the Public Health Division. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Supervising Community Health Nurse in that this classification possesses a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

REPORTS TO:

Public Health Officer or designee.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Provides supervision of Public Health Nurse I/II/III and Community Health Nurse I/II/III and other assigned public health staff.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.

Example of Duties

Examples of Duties

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Plans, organizes, administers and supervises public health nursing services, programs, and activities of the Public Health Department.

Recommends and develops program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and protocols and advises staff on the interpretation and application of department policies and protocols.

Maintains and participates in various programs and clinic services.

Provides public health nursing services to individual clients and the community at large, including clinical care, counseling. and public health instruction and education.

Oversees the administration of provider and inter-agency agreements and contracts.

Prepares targeted case management assessment and develops service plans for clients; consults with colleagues, providers, other case managers or supervisors concerning cases; conducts home visitation as required; reviews and/or completes charting of client progress in medical records and all other documentation as required; monitors cases to ensure quality care is provided to all clients.

Makes referrals to other agencies and/or providers as appropriate; assists clients in accessing health and community services as needed.

May promote and administer a grant program to provide community groups with funding for special public health projects and programs.

Provides direction to subordinate staff regarding difficult, complex, or complicated cases.

Supervises and evaluates the work of professional staff and provides direction of subordinate staff as assigned; provides or coordinates staff training; offers advice and assistance as needed; implements disciplinary measures as appropriate.

Collaborates with other health care providers, professionals, and community representatives in assessing implementation and evaluation of assigned programs.

Oversees and participates in the preparation and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date program records; prepares and submits various technical, administrative, and financial reports as required by the County and other agencies.

Represents the department on various community, regional, and State committees related to assigned public health programs or activities.

Coordinates assigned activities and programs with those of other departments, divisions and agencies as appropriate.

May participate in County budget preparation and provide cost estimates for budget recommendations.

Performs general administrative work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, attending meetings, copying, and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Typical Qualifications- Training & Experience

• (3) Three years of experience as a Public Health Nurse with increasing assumption of administrative responsibilities, or (5) five years of experience as a Public Health Nurse in a generalized public health nursing program, including at least (2) two years' experience in program coordination or supervision.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.

Independent travel may be required.

All County employees can and will be called upon to act as Disaster Workers when needed.

In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation.

Knowledge Of/Ability To

Knowledge of:

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.

Accepted Public Health Nursing standards.

Principles, procedures, and techniques used in planning, evaluating, and administering public health programs.

Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to public health administration.

Principles, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied in public health practice, and of preventive medicine.

Principles, practices, and current issues in health education, including mental health, substance abuse, maternal and child health, and general public health; understanding the causes and types of treatment for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and public health disorders.

Sociological, cultural, environmental, and economic factors affecting individual and public health.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Budget preparation and administration practices.

Report and business letter preparation techniques.

Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data processing and records management.

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Safe work practices.

Public / community relations techniques.

Ability to:

Provide direction, supervision and evaluation of the work of subordinate staff.

Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.

Plan, organize, evaluate and provide leadership in community health programs and public health nursing activities.

Monitor and manage contracts for services.

Plan, organize, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.

Prepare and administer program budgets and plans.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, professional, technical and personnel problems.

Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and procedures.

Work effectively with clients and family members and assist them in the satisfactory solution of health problems.

React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Prepare clear and concise administrative, financial, and technical reports.

Make effective public presentations.

Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

Supplemental Information

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

(This is meant to be an overview of benefits only. For full benefit terms and conditions, please see MOU)

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.

Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Newly hired MEG employees may be eligible for higher vacation accrual rate for previous public sector experience (verification required). Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• < 4 years of service = 10 days per year
• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Medical Plan: Comprehensive CalPERS medical plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are eligible to participate.

Increase County contributions to medical effective January 2024.

a. Employee Only: $750.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum

b. Employee Plus One: $1,250.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum

c. Family: $1,515.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum

The Countys contribution above shall be prorated for positions that are less than .90 FTE rounding to the nearest one-quarter time.

HRA: Employee Only Medical Plan: $1,500 maximum

Employee Plus One Medical Plan: $3,000 maximum.

Employee Plus Family Medical Plan: $4,000 maximum.

Employees who are eligible to receive a "cash in lieu of enrollment in the Countys medical plan shall receive a taxable payment of $150 monthly (pro-rated into biweekly installments of $69.23).

Dental Plan: County contributes $30 to Delta Dental plan for full-time employees and their families.

Vision Plan: The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to full-time employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Voluntary life insurance plans available.

Disability Insurance: Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care available, pre-tax deductions.

01

Do you possess a Public Health Nursing Certificate issued by the State of California? If yes, please upload a copy of your certificate to be considered.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed.

• Yes

03

Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Did not complete high school or equivalent
• High School, GED, or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

05

This role oversees multiple public health programs. How did you manage a public health program, including how you developed goals, protocols, and evaluated outcomes?

06

Describe your experience interpreting and applying public health laws and regulations (e.g., Title 17, Title 22, CalCODE, immunization laws, communicable disease reporting). How have you ensured staff compliance?

07

Describe a time you led a team through a difficult or complex public health case or emergency situation. What was your role, and what was the outcome?

08

Explain a clinical public health nursing scenario where you performed assessments, case management, home visitation, or population-level health education. How did you ensure best practices and high-quality care?

09

Public health management requires collecting, analyzing, and reporting data. Can you describe how you have used data to evaluate program effectiveness or improve service delivery?

10

This role contributes to program budgeting, contracts, grants, and administrative reporting. What is your experience preparing budgets, writing reports, or managing grants/contract compliance?

11

This position requires a California RN license and a Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate. Can you describe your experience practicing as a PHN and how you have applied PHN scope-of-practice regulations in your work?

12

Please describe how you meet the required experience for this position - specifically, either three years as a Public Health Nurse with increasing administrative responsibilities, OR five years as a Public Health Nurse in a generalized public health program, including at least two years of program coordination or supervision.

13

This position requires both a California RN license and a Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certificate. Do you meet both of these licensure requirements?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of San Benito

Address 481 Fourth Street

Hollister, California, 95023

Phone 831-636-4000

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sanbenito/default.cfm