Public Health Nurse I

County of Nevada•Crown Point, CA

About The Position

The Nevada County Public Health Department is hiring Public Health Nurses for regular part-time and full-time positions across multiple programs in Public Health and Child Welfare Services. Nurses may indicate a program preference when applying or select “No preference” to be considered for opportunities across all programs. Part-time salaries are prorated according to the percentage of full-time-equivalent hours worked. Program assignments include CYSHCN Parent Educator, Communicable Disease/Immunization/Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, and the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care. The CYSHCN Parent Educator provides Parents as Teachers home-visiting services for children and youth with special health care needs and their families. The Communicable Disease/Immunization/Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention assignment supports disease investigation and control, lead exposure prevention and case management, immunization services, and related education. The foster-care assignment is within Child Welfare Services and supports children involved with Child Welfare and Probation through assessments, medication coordination, case management, and program compliance. The recruitment is for Public Health Nurse I and II levels; applicants should apply for all levels for which they wish to be considered. Selected-candidate interviews are scheduled for the week of November 16, 2026.

Requirements

For Level I: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
For Level II: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, plus two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I.
Possess a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Possess a valid Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, or have documentation of a submitted and pending application; the certificate must be obtained within one year of hire as a Public Health Nurse I.
Possess a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license throughout employment.

Responsibilities

For the CYSHCN Parent Educator program, deliver Parents as Teachers home-visiting services focused on children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
Provide family-centered education, developmental screening, case management, care coordination, and referrals to medical, behavioral health, educational, and community resources.
Strengthen caregiver capacity and support child development.
For the Communicable Disease program, investigate cases and follow up through client interviews, implement control measures, and support affected individuals.
Manage Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program cases by assessing lead exposure risks, coordinating blood lead testing, and providing education and outreach to families, community partners, and providers.
Support the Immunization program by administering vaccines, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and providing client and community education.
For the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, conduct developmental assessments, monitor and coordinate medication regimens, and provide comprehensive case management for children involved with Child Welfare and Probation.
Ensure program mandate compliance and promote continuity, safety, and quality of care for children and youth navigating multiple service systems.