Nurse - Public Health Lead

Salary : $97,413.44 - $118,721.18 Annually
Location : Tulare, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-032660-1
Department: HHSA
Opening Date: 05/25/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting a Public Health Lead Nurse to join the Public Health Branch. The Public Health Branch protects and promotes the health status of Tulare County residents through the development and implementation of public health and primary care programs that use best-practice interventions. This recruitment will establish an employment list in order to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout Tulare County's Public Health Branch and Child Welfare Services (CWS) Division.

Incumbents in this class will oversee and assist nursing professionals and support staff. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, program partners, and providers on behalf of patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting and have an understanding of immunization, communicable diseases, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and general community health nursing. The incumbent will act as a liaison between the Public Health Branch and other organizations.
The Public Health Branch offers a progressive and innovative working environment for employees while providing comprehensive health care in the community. Incumbents in the Public Health Branch will work with public health programs with comprehensive case management for vulnerable populations. The successful candidate will coordinate with other professionals to assist in assessing family needs and make referrals to community resources. Incumbents will provide services to persons from a variety of social and economic backgrounds (a variety of ages, cultures, etc.). Public Health programs include California Children's Services; the Child Health and Disability Program; General Public Health Nursing Field Services, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health programs, Communicable Diseases, Immunizations and Tuberculosis programs. Candidates should have the ability to work with diverse populations in focusing on health promotion and education. The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, patients, staff, and other branches and agencies.
The Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) Division has a Public Health Nurse team that works under the direction of the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC). The HCPCFC, PHN, collaborates with business partners to identify and address health obstacles and barriers faced by foster youth. The goals and objectives of the HCPCFC PHN are to promote and improve access to comprehensive preventative health and specialty services for children in foster care. CWS public health nurses consult and collaborate with social workers to ensure the medical, dental, mental, and developmental needs of children and youth in foster care.
Candidates accepting one of these positions may qualify to apply for loan repayment of up to $10,000 for a 12-month work commitment and providing direct client care in a qualified facility. For more information on the loan repayment program, visit

Typical Duties
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in providing training and orientation to staff.
• Instruct other nursing personnel and volunteers in their assignments.
• Compile and use records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning of assigned duties.
• Assist in the development and planning of public health programs.
• Assist in the coordination of special projects and grants by completing necessary reports, assisting in writing grants, and communicating with State and Federal agencies.
• Act as liaison between the health department and other individuals or organizations and attend meetings and trainings.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved nursing program.
• Two years of community nursing experience.
• Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate
• Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Nurse Registry.

Additional Information

• Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 432.50(d) will require positions with Child Welfare Services to submit a resume at the time of application.

Desirable Qualifications

• Case management experience and experience as a lead or supervisor is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of diseases afflicting the elderly
• Familiarity with the needs of and resources available to the elderly
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, including HIV Infection

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
• If in a driving position candidates must be able to obtain and retain a valid California driver's license.

Student Loan Forgiveness

• This position may qualify for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 6

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP) .

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday .

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.


Career Incentive Pay
Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company .

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at


The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.