Supervising Public Health Nurse

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. These roles offer the opportunity to lead in one of two 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. 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 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 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 is a Limited Term, full-time position. Employees in limited-term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, including vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this position is June 30, 2028. Education and Experience Four years of experience as a Public Health Nurse 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. If driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver’s license is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr