Public Health Nurse (Entry)

Overview The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are diverse and include activities such as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in clinics, and more. Our team is committed to public health, promoting health, livable communities, and healthy lifestyles with compassion and respect. The Public Health Services Division of the Health and Social Services Division is currently recruiting for Public Health Nurse (Entry) . Click here to learn more about the Public Health Services Division THE POSITION Public Health Nurses promote community health maintenance through health assessment, education and counseling in the detection, prevention and control of disease. In this position you will work with individuals and/or families within the County in clinics operated by the department. As a Public Health Nurse - Entry you will learn public health practices and departmental procedures while gaining needed experience to demonstrate perform at the fully qualified professional level. Clients typically have limited knowledge of health principles, nutrition, disease process, appropriate care or available resources. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Experience: Some clinical nursing experience is desirable Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree is required in Nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and possession of or ability to obtain certification in Public Health Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required. SELECTION PROCESS 4/3/2026 – Deadline to submit an application and required documents for first application review. 4/24/2026 – 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly thereafter. Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending on the number of applications, the selection process may include an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after a contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional materials requested must be submitted by the application review deadline. DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the application review date: RN license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and verification of Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a NLN-accredited school (transcript or diploma). Candidates who fail to submit these documents by the application review date will be disqualified unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. Please note: Candidates with education from foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agencies must have their educational units evaluated and submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Contact the local college or university for evaluation services. HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, documents may be submitted by fax or by email. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Public Health Nurse (Entry)) and the recruitment number (26-332030-01) . VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces and have received an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge. A copy of the DD 214 showing discharge type must be received by the HR Department by the final application review deadline. Applicants with a service-connected disability may receive additional points. Veteran preference points apply to passing scores in competitive open examinations. #J-18808-Ljbffr