Supervising Public Health Nurse

Overview The County of San Luis Obispo is hiring two Supervising Public Health Nurses (SPHN) to lead high-impact programs within the Maternal, Child Health (MCH) Division—improving outcomes for children and families while strengthening systems of care. Leadership Focus Areas Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Coordination Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs In these positions, you will guide multidisciplinary teams and programs that support children and families, either by advancing population health strategies or by leading intensive, relationship-based home visiting services. About the Division The Maternal Child Health (MCH) Division includes programs that support the health of pregnant individuals, children, youth, and families across San Luis Obispo County. Programs include Public Health Nursing, California Children’s Services, Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, and Lead Poisoning Prevention, among others. Together, these programs focus on prevention, care coordination, and improving access to services for populations with complex health and social needs. Position Responsibilities Planning, implementing, and evaluating programs Supervising and supporting Public Health Nurses and support staff Managing program operations, including caseloads, referrals, and documentation standards Using data to guide decision-making and continuous quality improvement Monitoring budgets and resource allocation Partnering across programs and with community providers to improve coordination and access to services Ensuring services are trauma-informed and aligned with best practices Program Focus Areas Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Coordination In this role, you will: Translate population health priorities into program strategies Coordinate across programs and partners to strengthen systems of care Guide efforts such as SIDS/SUID prevention and Child Death Review Home Visiting Programs – Nurse-Family Partnership & CalWORKs Home Visiting These programs provide intensive, evidence-based home visiting services to support maternal and child health and family stability. In this role, you will: Oversee evidence-based home visiting programs and ensure model fidelity Support staff delivering services in home and community settings Monitor program performance and outcomes to improve service delivery This position is a limited-term, full-time position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees; therefore, they will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this position is June 30, 2028. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to lead meaningful public health work that directly impacts children and families. You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your clinical expertise and leadership inform real decisions—strengthening partnerships, improving systems of care, and addressing complex community needs in practical ways. Education and Experience A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: Either A: Four years of experience as a Public Health Nurse Or B: Four years of increasingly responsible public health related experience, in a public or private healthcare setting. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid California License to practice as a Registered Nurse is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment. A license in a probationary status is a disqualification. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department