Public Health Nurse Manager I

November 27, 2025

Salary : $228,151.04 - $278,160.48 Annually Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 25-C70-A Department: Public Health Division: California Children's Services (CCS) Opening Date: 04/18/2025 Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit: 92 Description Under direction, to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate and manage various regional services and groups of multi-disciplinary professional and paraprofessional staff providing health care services within the Public Health Department. Positions in this series have overall managerial responsibility for the operational management of assigned services, programs, nursing activities and professional and paraprofessional personnel in a Regional Office or distinct Program in the Public Health Department. Our Maternal Child and Family Health Branch is looking to fill a Public Health Nurse Manager I Position for the California Children's Services (CCS) and Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Programs. The CCS Public Health Nurse Manager I is responsible for providing administrative and clinical direction for the case management activities of children with complex medical conditions. NFP is an evidence-based nurse home visiting program providing comprehensive long-term case management to high-risk first time pregnant and parenting individuals in Santa Clara County. Typical Tasks <ul> <li>Provides administrative and clinical direction to assigned program services staff to ensure compliance with various reporting requirements; <li>Plans, schedules, directs, assigns and evaluates the work of multidisciplinary teams including subordinate nursing, other professional and paraprofessional personnel assigned to the region or programs; <li>Oversees and/or participates in the development, implementation, interpretation and maintenance of the program goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure program goals are achieved; <li>Oversees and/or participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs assigned to a Region/Program; <li>Plans, coordinates and review the work plan for services and responsibilities which may include program design, contract development and monitoring, and program site maintenance and repair; <li>Insures compliance with standards of Nursing Practice and other reporting requirements; <li>Oversees specific public health response to disasters in coordination with Departmental Emergency Operations Center; <li>Manages multidisciplinary staff and nursing activities with other departmental programs; <li>May prepare and administer annual budget, revenue generation, and expenditures for assigned Region/Program; <li>Coordinates the selection and training of nursing and multi-disciplinary staff;motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides necessary orientation and training, initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate; assigns work to staff; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; <li>Analyzes program services and evaluates changes and development of assigned Regional/Program needs; seeks out and applies for grants and donations for program funding; administers grants to ensure compliance with regulations; <li>Analyzes and interprets existing, new and proposed legislation for cost and program impacts; <li>Attends and participates in organizational community meetings as necessary; stays current on issues relative to assigned programs and services; responds to and resolves community and organizational inquiries and complaints; <li>Coordinates and participates in the design, preparation and distribution of program publicity including press releases, brochures, pamphlets, flyers and printed schedules; may represent the Public Health Department through the news media; <li>Provides staff assistance and technical support for assigned program activities to other County departments and special interest commissions and committees; conducts organizational and operational service delivery studies; makes recommendations to address and resolve identified service delivery issues; <li>May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; <li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> Employment Standards Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree program. Possession of a current Registered Nurse license and a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California. Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college in Public Health Nursing or a related health field. Two (2) years of Public Health Nursing experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree. Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit. In addition to the above: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are obtained through two (2) years of experience as a Public Health Nurse in a supervisory, consultative or lead capacity at a program or regional office level. One (1) additional year of this type of experience as a Public Health Nurse may be substituted for the required Master's degree, instead of the above two (2) years of general Public Health Nursing experience. Knowledge of:<ul> <li>Principles, practice and methods of public health nursing, including community aspects of nursing programs and provisions for continuity of nursing care; <li>Current trends and concepts relative to the multiple disciplines of public health and nursing; <li>Principles and practices of health care system management relating to a large service delivery program; <li>Community resources relevant to training needs of public health nursing and other disciplines; <li>The role of public health nursing and other disciplines to reduce community hazards and respond in the event of disaster or bio-terrorism; <li>Principles and practices of program evaluation and report writing procedures; <li>Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, organization, administration and management of public health nursing and multi-disciplinary staff; <li>Communications techniques for interacting clearly and effectively with members of the public, agency staff and health care professionals at all levels; <li>Establishment of proactive and interactive relationships with the community to build organizational support for programs; <li>Common office software applications such as email, word processing and internet browsers.</li></ul> Ability to:<ul> <li>Plan, organize and manage the work of a group of public health nurses and multidisciplinary staff in the Community Based Services Division or Health Promotion Division; <li>Formulate, gather, analyze and present financial, informational and statistical data; <li>Assign, develop and implement programs suited to the needs of the clients in specialized program areas; <li>Analyze, interpret and explain program policies and procedures; <li>Elicit community and organizational support for programs; <li>Establish and maintain positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, management and staff, clients and the public; <li>Assess community health needs and apply public health nursing and multi-disciplinary interventions to assessed problems; <li>Coordinate assigned health care programs with other health care agencies; <li>Develop program enhancement recommendations based on surveys and cost analysis; <li>Communicate clearly and effectively with members of the public, agency staff and health care professionals at all levels; <li>Prepare and administer program budgets and identify and administer grants for particular program area; <li>Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates; <li>Provide public health nursing and multi-disciplinary input for policy development purposes; <li>Represent the Public health Department on assigned committees and with service providers; <li>Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.</li></ul> The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification. In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below. Retirement Benefits The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being. Health Flexible Spending Account The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA. Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000. Life and AD&D The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support. Employee Wellness The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey. Education Reimbursement A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development. NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. 01 (REQUIRED) Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer: a) Employer name(s) b) Job title(s) c) Start/end dates of employment d) Total hours worked per week e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>Doctoral Degree</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 03 Do you possess a current Registered Nurse license? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 If yes, provide your Registered Nurse license number. If none, indicate "N/A". 05 Do you possess a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 If yes, please provide your Public Health Nurse Certificate number. If none, indicate "N/A". 07 How many years of experience do you have as a Public Health Nurse? <ul> <li>No experience</li> <li>Less than one year</li> <li>One less than two years</li> <li>Two less than three years</li> <li>Three less than four years</li> <li>Four less than five years</li> <li>Five less than six years</li> <li>Six less than seven years</li> <li>Seven less than eight years</li> <li>Eight less than nine years</li> <li>Nine less than ten years</li> <li>Ten or more years</li> </ul> 08 Please describe your experience as a Public Health Nurse. Include employer name(s), job title(s), date(s) of employment, hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A". 09 How many years of experience do you have as a Public Health Nurse in a supervisory, consultative or lead capacity at a program or regional office level? <ul> <li>No experience</li> <li>Less than one year</li> <li>One less than two years</li> <li>Two less than three years</li> <li>Three less than four years</li> <li>Four years less than five years</li> <li>Five years less than six years</li> <li>Six years less than seven years</li> <li>Seven less than eight years</li> <li>Eight less than nine years</li> <li>Nine less than ten years</li> <li>Ten or more years</li> </ul> 10 Please describe your experience as a Public Health Nurse in a supervisory, consultative or lead capacity at a program or regional office level. Include employer name(s), job title(s), date(s) of employment, hours worked per week, and job duties performed. If none, indicate "N/A". 11 How did you find out about this job? <ul> <li>Contacted by County Recruiter</li> <li>Virtual Job Fair</li> <li>In Person Job Fair</li> <li>In-Person Networking Professional Event</li> <li>Virtual Networking Event</li> <li>Community Event</li> <li>Glassdoor</li> <li>Governmentjobs.com</li> <li>Professional Association</li> <li>Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)</li> <li>Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website</li> <li>Contacted by a Recruitment Firm</li> <li>Handshake</li> <li>Student Career Center</li> <li>County Text Message</li> <li>County Career Newsletter</li> <li>Other (Specify in the next question)</li> <li>County Employee Referral</li> <li>County of Santa Clara Career Website</li> <li>County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification</li> <li>Facebook</li> <li>Instagram</li> <li>LinkedIn</li> <li>Indeed</li> </ul> 12 If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. 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