Public Health Nurse I* High Desert

Salary : $73,382.40 - $98,259.20 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24-16370HD-01

Department : Public Health

Opening Date : 01 / 20 / 2024

The Job

UP TO $3,000 IN HIRING BONUS!

Are you a nurse looking for a change of pace from bedside care? Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Public Health Nurses work Monday through Friday! No hospital experience required.

Experience what the Department of Public Health has to offer in public health nursing!

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Public Health Nurses I (PHN I) who provide assessments of individuals, families and communities.

• Duties include intensive case management, coordinating and assisting with access to care; developing treatment plans; providing consultation on medical, dental and behavioral health assessments;
• acting as a nurse liaison with public and private agencies, providing assessments and referrals for school district students;

and conducting disease control measures. Vacancies exists throughout and in DPH.

For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Nurse I job description.

Incumbents in this classification are eligible for promotion to Public Health Nurse II upon successful completion of a trainee period and satisfactory work progress report.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the High Desert only. Candidates who do not indicate a willingness to work in Victorville, Hesperia, and Barstow will be disqualified.

Human Resources is also accepting applications for Public Health Nurse II. A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for both levels as appropriate.

Family Health Services

Family Health Services (FHS) section of DPH specializes in many dynamic public health nursing programs and includes Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, Rx 4 Kids, Children Screening, Assessment, Referral and Treatment, Black Infant Health, and Maternal Child and Adolescent Health.

FHS works in partnership with public and private agencies to provide nursing case management, care coordination and consultation.

California Children's Services

The California Children's Services (CCS) section of DPH is a statewide program that arranges, directs, and pays for medical care, equipment, and rehabilitation, when these services are authorized for children and young adults under 21 years of age, who have CCS-eligible medical conditions and whose families are unable to pay for all or part of their care.

CCS determines eligibility and authorizes qualified professionals to treat the child's CCS eligible condition. Refer to the Nurse BbOU to learn more

Recruitment Bonus : Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive $3,000 in total compensation.

Please see CNA MOU for details.

Recruitment Relocation Assistance : Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be reimbursed up to $2,500 for relocation-related expenses upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Please see CNA 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 : Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation.

At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

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.

Trainee Period : Public Health Nurse I must be promoted to journey-level classification upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.

g., preceptorship, orientation, and / or certification, as applicable), or be terminated. Refer to the for additional information.

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

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following licensure -and- certification requirements :

Licensure / Certification : Applicants must possess and maintain all of the following items :

• A valid Registered Nurse license
• issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN),
• A valid California Public Health Nurse certification
• issued by the CA BRN,
• A Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Desired Qualifications

CCS Section : Experience working with pediatric populations which includes enhanced care management experience, certificate or training and the ability to use social determinants of health in developing care plans and interventions is highly desirable

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.

Candidates possessing computer skills in Microsoft applications are preferred.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.

Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records.

Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , please click to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points.

Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Nurses Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits.

Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at

Retirement benefits subject to change.

Competitive Evaluation : The information from the application and the supplemental questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.

ALL work experience listed on the supplemental questionnaire must also be listed on the application in order to be evaluated.

It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your application.

I have read and understand the above statements.

Department of Public Health Sections : Indicate the sections within DPH in which you are interested in working :

• Family Health Services (FHS)
• California Children's Services (CCS)
• ALL DPH sections; no preference.

Registered Nurse Licensure : Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN), or a current and valid RN license issued by a state other than California?

• Yes, I possess a current and valid RN license issued by the CA BRN.
• No, I do possess a current and valid RN license issued by a state other than California, but I have submitted a registration application to the CA BRN for a CA RN license, AND am currently pending approval.
• No, I do not possess a current and valid RN license issued by the CA BRN.

RN License Information : If you answered YES to SQ #3, indicate your California RN license number and expiration date, or if you possess a valid and current RN license issued by a state other than California, then also include the name of the issuing state board.

Indicate N / A, if you do not possess a California RN license, or an RN license issued by a state other than California.

Public Health Nurse Certification : Do you currently possess a current and valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate issued by the CA BRN, or have you submitted a PHN certificate application to the CA BRN and are currently pending approval?

NOTE : RN must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification.

• Yes, I possess a current and valid PHN certificate issued by the CA BRN.
• Yes, I have submitted an application to the CA BRN for a CA PHN certificate, AND am currently pending approval.
• No, I do not possess a current and valid PHN certificate issued by the CA BRN.

PHN Certification : If you answered YES to SQ #5, indicate your California PHN certificate number and expiration date.Indicate N / A, if you do not possess a California PHN certificate.

Basic Life Support Certificate : Do you possess a current and Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate?

Degree : Indicate the highest degree conferred.

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Master's in Nursing (MSN)
• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)
• Associate's in Nursing (ADN)
• Doctorate of other closely related field of study
• Master's in other closely related field of study
• Bachelor's in other closely related field of study
• Associate's in other closely related field of study
• N / A; I do not possess a degree as described above.

Patient Population : Indicate the specific patient population in which you have nursing experience : NOTE : Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Infant (0-11 months)
• Pediatric (1-12 years)
• Adolescent (13-18 years)
• Adult (19-64 years)
• Geriatric (65+ years)
• I do not possess experience in any of the patient populations as described above.

Special Skills / CCS - Intensive Case Management Experience : Describe your experience working with a California Children's Services (CCS) agency and performing intensive case management duties.

Indicate where the experience was obtained and the specific tasks you performed. NOTE : Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.

Indicate N / A, if you do not possess experience as described above.

Special Skills / Computer Skills : Indicate the programs below in which you have experience.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Electronic Medical Records
• I do not possess any computer skills as described above.

Case Management / Database Programs : Describe your experience using a computer case management / database program. Indicate the name of the computer program, where the experience was obtained, and the specific tasks you performed using it.

NOTE : Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application. Indicate N / A, if you do not possess experience as described above.

Location Availability : Indicate your availability to work in the High Desert ( Hesperia, Victorville and Barstow) below.

• Yes, I am willing and available to work in the High Desert.
• No, I am unwilling and unavailable to work in the High Desert.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants.

Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you.

Adjust Spam and / or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner.

We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire.

Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted.

Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions;

they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application.

We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note : if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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