RN, Public Health - Full Time/Part Time

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
H&SS-Public Health Svcs Div
The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; 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 incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.
The Public Health Services Division of the Health and Social Services Division is currently recruiting for Public Health Nurse (Entry).
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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: 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.

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.

Click here for the 'Public Health Nurse (Entry)' Job Description
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, the 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. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of 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 listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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 contingent job offer is accepted. however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the application final filing deadline . Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the application review date: Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and Verification of Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent (transcript or diploma). Candidates who fail to submit their RN license and verification of education by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.

S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io sure to include the recruitment title (Public Heath Nurse (Entry)) and the recruitment number (26-332030-01) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent?
Yes, and a copy of my diploma/transcripts is attached to my application
Do you possess a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing?
Yes, and a copy of my license is attached to my application
Do you possess a certification in Public Health Nursing?
Yes, and a copy of my certificate is attached to my application
If you answered "No" in the question above, do you have the ability to obtain a certification in Public Health Nursing?