Public Health Registered Nurse

Public Health Registered Nurse

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5296 - Public Health Registered Nurse

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range: $34.62 - $48.47 Per Hour

The first review of applications will be on 11/20/2026.

The Public Health Registered Nurse provides nursing services and clinical support to the Health Department across a variety of settings, including clinics, mobile units, community outreach events, community partner sites, program locations, and home-based care settings.

This position is responsible for delivering direct patient care and performing a variety of nursing duties, including but not limited to:

• Administering medications and treatments, including reproductive and sexual health services, STI/HIV treatments, and vaccinations/immunizations, in accordance with physician or nurse practitioner orders and approved standing orders.
• Performing clinical activities within the scope of nursing practice, including phlebotomy and laboratory procedures.
• Ensuring nursing services are delivered in accordance with established standards of practice, division and department policies and procedures, and applicable standing orders.
• Serving as a preceptor for nursing students and assisting with the orientation and training of new personnel.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the application or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Administers general nursing care to patients in an assigned area including but not limited to hospitals, clinics, mobile units, program events and homes;
• Administers medications, including but not limited to reproductive/sexual health treatments, STI/HIV treatments, and vaccinations/immunizations following physician or nurse practitioner orders or standing order;
• Observes, records and reports patients' reactions, responses, and general condition;
• Conducts utilization reviews and/or clinical quality assurance/improvement and prepares related reports;
• Confers with physicians, managers, or department heads regarding Quality Assurance/Utilization Management (QA/UM) problems and recommends alternative solutions;
• Ensures the competency of proper standards of nursing per division and department policies, procedures and standing orders;
• Acts as a preceptor and teaches nursing practices and orients new personnel;
• Assumes responsibilities for all clinical activities within nursing scope of practice if needed, including phlebotomy and laboratory procedures;
• Participates in programs to community health, such as outreach programs, child health conferences, school health programs, group instructions for parents/guardians, clinical services programs, home care services, etc.;
• Participates in emergency preparedness exercises and core members of the clinical response team;
• Plans for and participates in field research related to public health nursing.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree AND a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona. An active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is acceptable, as well.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in an outpatient or inpatient clinical setting providing direct patient care.
• Experience in a public health, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), or government setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure :

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of either a current Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) or a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided. Some positions within this classification may require a current Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Clearance Card in order to work with vulnerable adults and children at the time of application. The DPS Clearance Card may be required as a condition of continued employment. In positions requiring a DPS Clearance Card, failure to maintain a current DPS Clearance Card shall be grounds for termination. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening. This position may require proof of vaccination or the ability to become fully vaccinated by the start date.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment in a clinic and office setting. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently moves about inside an office and/or clinic setting. Frequently participates in external events within the community, including mobile sites and home care visits. May occasionally sit on the floor or crouch if working in a home care environment. Action Activity - climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on the radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone/cell; Vision - operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, depth perception, peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: The Public Health Registered Nurse operates within a clinic, office and/or community setting, providing direct patient care, education, and other administrative duties. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position, however, is eligible for alternative work schedules if deemed appropriate by the division leadership and program/clinic scheduling needs.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.