Supervising Public Health Nurse

Salary : $103,542.40 - $142,542.40 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19355-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 01/24/2026
Closing Date: 2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job
UP TO $2,000 HIRING BONUS!*

Are you a nurse looking for a change of pace from bedside care? Interested in a role that offers work-life balance, including weekends and holidays off? As a Public Health Nurse, you'll enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no hospital experience required. Discover the rewarding opportunities the Department of Public Health offers in community-based nursing!
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is recruiting for a Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) who will supervise case management services provided by nursing and other personnel. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for ensuring excellent nursing and evidence-based practice, while optimizing resources for achieving individual and community health outcomes.
This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy within CLPPP.

ABOUT CLPPP
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) provides community education to increase awareness of the potential danger of children's exposure to lead, along with home environmental screenings, public health nurse case management, and monitoring child health providers to ensure lead testing in high-risk children.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job- specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative that provides a wage differential.

• *Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 in total compensation. Please see Teamster MOU for details.
• Telework Program: The County allows for the use of telework to qualifying County employees where business needs permit to efficiently serve the community and maintain employee productivity during public health emergencies. Candidates, upon successful completion of a probationary period, may potentially have the option to telework based on their assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel/Driver License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Continued Education: Additional training/coursework may be required.

Public Health Nurse Certification:RNs must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing to apply for California Public Health Nurse certification. Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Nursing at the time of application submission will be disqualified.For more information on how to obtain a Public Health Nurse Certification, please visit the
Minimum Requirements
Licensure/Certification:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN),
• Valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate issued by the CA BRN,
• Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

-AND-
Experience:

• Eighteen (18) months of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed PHN. Qualifying experience must include one (1) year of nurse lead or full-scope supervisory experience. Nurse lead/supervisory experience must be clearly demonstrated on the work experience section of the application in order to be considered.

Substitution: A master's degree in nursing or public health may be substituted for six (6) months of the required Public Health nurse experience. Lead/Supervisory experience may not be substituted.
Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for more information.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Supervisory and administrative experience
  
• Experience with community health and/or home visitation
  
• Excellent knowledge and competency with the scope and standards of public health nursing practice, including both individual and population-based assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, assurance and evaluation
  
• Expertise with quality assurance and process improvement
  
• Strong skills in leading and supervising multidisciplinary staff
  
• Competency in serving diverse cultural communities
  
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
  
• A Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing, Public Administration, or Business Administration

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Supervisory Nurses Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the questions in the Supplemental Questionnaire below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process.
ALL work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the County Application in order to be evaluated. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses in the Work Experience section of your County Application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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CA RN Licensure: Do you possess a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)?

• Yes, I possess a current and valid RN license issued by the CA BRN.
• No, I do not possess a current and valid RN license issued by the CA BRN.

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CA RN License Information: Provide your CA RN license number and expiration date.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a California RN license, or an RN license issued by a state other than CA.
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CA PHN Certification: Do you possess a valid Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate issued by the CA BRN?

• Yes, I possess a current and valid PHN certificate issued by the CA BRN.
• Yes, I have submitted an application to the CA BRN for a CA PHN certificate, AND am currently pending approval.
• No, I do not possess a current and valid PHN certificate issued by the CA BRN.

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CA PHN Certification: Provide your CA PHN certificate number and expiration date.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a CA PHN certificate.
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BLS Certificate: Do you possess a valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)?

• Yes, I possess a valid BLS certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the AHA as described above.
• No, I do not possess a valid AHA BLS certificate.

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Education: Do you possess a master's degree in Nursing or Public Health?

• Yes
• No

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PHN Experience: Do you possess 18 month of full-time equivalent work experience as a licensed PHN?

• Yes, I possess 18 months or more of full-time equivalent experience as a certified PHN.
• No, I possess less than 18 months of full-time equivalent experience as a certified PHN.
• No, I do not possess certified PHN experience as described above.

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Nurse Lead/ Nurse Supervisory Experience: Do you possess lead or supervising experience in a nursing role?NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.

• I possess experience as a lead nurse.
• I possess full-scope nurse supervisory experience.
• N/A; I do not possess experience as described above.

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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Describe your lead or supervision experience with medical personnel, include experience in assigning work, providing training, completing work performance evaluations, developing work schedules, and approving time off, hiring, counseling and, disciplinary action. Indicate the number and type of staff supervised per shift.

Example:
1. Charge Nurse, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center , 11/2024-Present:Lead 8 Registered Nurse II.
Assigned/reviewed/evaluated work, advised on work problems, contributed to work performance evaluations, provided training and resources to staff.NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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RN Home Health/Home Visiting Experience: If you possess experience as an RN in Home Health/Home Visiting , describe your experience. Indicate where the experience was obtained and the specific tasks your performed.NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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Service Delivery: Describe your experiences with both individual and population-based assessment and evidence-based services. Also include any experience in diagnosis, outcomes, planning, assurance, and evaluation.NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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Nursing Practice: Describe your experience in monitoring and evaluating Public Health Nursing practice. Also include any expertise with quality assurance and process improvement.NOTE: Ensure designated experience is clearly described in the Work Experience section of your application.Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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