Public Health Nurse II

Salary : $80,974.40 - $108,513.60 Annually
Location : 481 Fourth Street - Hollister, CA. 95023, CA
Job Type: Regular, F-T
Job Number: 02208
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Division: Public Health
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description


DEFINITION

Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the first journey level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff.

REPORTS TO

Director of Health, Director of Nursing Services, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory class.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in clinic, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive in remote areas of the County in all weather conditions.

Example of Duties


(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting
May work within a special program such as Maternal and Child Care, Community Health, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers
Develops plans and direct resources consistent to programs goals and objectives
Provides referrals
Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups
Instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures
Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health
May make home visits to assess individual's progress
Works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits
Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies
Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs
Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations
May plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics
Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings
Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may consult in multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for "at risk" families
Works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services
Prepares reports and maintains records
Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications


Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements.

One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I with San Benito County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California.

Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge Of/Ability To


Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine.
Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions.
Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs.
Child growth and development.
Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program.
Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease.
Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program.
Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations.
Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action.
Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases.
Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• < 4 years of service = 10 days per year
• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.

Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.

Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members

Social Security (non-safety)

Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service

Sick Leave 15 Days Annually

Floating Holiday

457 Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement
01


I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed.

• Yes

02


Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a current Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?

• Yes
• No

05


How many years of public health nursing experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06


Describe your public health nursing experience, including the specific programs you have worked in. Include your duties and level of responsibility.
Required Question