Public Health Nurse I

Public Health Nurse

Interviews for selected candidates will be held the week of August 24, 2026. The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from reproductive health care and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

We are currently seeking one Public Health Nurse to be an integral part of our Communicable Disease Control Team.

Examples of Duties

• Investigates and documents communicable disease cases and outbreaks per Title 17, California Code of Regulations §2500 reporting requirements. This includes phone interviews, reviewing medical records, working with community providers, and conducting field visits. Tasks can involve confirming diagnoses, identifying exposed contacts, assessing risks, ensuring treatment, collecting specimens, enforcing infection control, offering education, completing reports, and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Screens confidential morbidity reports, lab reports and other information regarding communicable diseases received via fax, phone, or electronically through the State of California CalREDIE system.
• Maintains close collaboration with other jurisdictions, agencies, and healthcare facilities. Answers questions, provides technical support and training, and collaborates on complex health issues.
• Works with the Nevada County Mobile Services Outreach Team, including providing HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling for community members.
• Provides lead direction to other nurses and department staff during disease case and outbreak investigation, along with the implementation of disease control and prevention measures.
• Assists with orientation of new staff, students, and interns to communicable disease control program and activities.
• Develops and updates program related protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Senior level position includes staff supervision duties.
• Senior level position provides program related grant and contract management.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

We are recruiting for this vacancy at the Public Health Nurse I, II, and Senior level. Please be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered for.

Education and Experience Required

Level I: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Level II (in addition to the above): Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I.

Senior (in addition to the above): Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Three years of nursing experience comparable to Nevada County's Public Health Nurse II.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or documentation of a submitted and pending application for the PHN certificate, which must be obtained within 1 year of hire as a Public Health Nurse I.

Benefits: Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!

Why Nevada County? Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.