Under direct supervision, the Public Health Nurse provides professional public health nursing services in a variety of community settings focusing on promoting health and wellness through education, advocacy, referrals, primary care, case management, and service coordination. Our Public Health Nurses play a vital role in advancing health initiatives and programs throughout Ventura County aimed at protecting and promoting the health of individuals, families, and communities. Some of these programs include home visitation services, providing case management and care coordination across the lifespan, communicable disease investigation, and specialty clinics such as the Tuberculosis Specialty Clinic and the Public Health Clinic. For more details on the various programs and services provided by Ventura County Public Health, please visit NOTE: Public Health's hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. IDEAL CANDIDATE - The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in public health nursing with a passion for outreach, education, and prevention-focused care. They are enthusiastic, customer service-oriented, and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, improving community health, and advancing health equity. Additionally, they will be compassionate advocates with excellent customer service skills, capable of effective patient interaction, communication, and engagement with individuals from diverse backgrounds. WHAT WE OFFER - The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, that includes but not limited to:Educational/ Bilingual Incentive: Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive. This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be eligible to be paid at $2.00 per hour for a National Certification. List provided in the MOA, Exhibit 9. Weekend Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour. Continuous County Service Incentive Pay: 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years. Preceptor Pay: $2.50 per hour. Flexible Credit Allowance: Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans. Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit plan. AGENCY/ DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Public Health. PAYROLL TITLE: Registered Nurse-Public Health. Registered Nurse-Public Health is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation. Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies within the Ventura County Health Care Agency Public Health Department. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy with the California Children’s Services program. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:OPENING DATE: May 29, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: June 12, 2026 Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Provides public health nursing services in a variety of settings, such as homes, clinics, programs, and the community;Performs health assessments and intervention plans for population groups and geographical areas;Identifies and evaluates both systems and individuals, medical, psychosocial, and socio-economic barriers to optimal health and well-being and takes the appropriate steps to mitigate their impact;Collaborates with other agencies and community-based organizations on behalf of individual, family, and community health promotion;Recognizes multicultural practices and beliefs, and their impact on health behaviors;Develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care plans based on identified individual, family or community needs, strengths, and availability of resources;Refers individuals and families to community partners based on identified bio-psychosocial needs;Responds to public health emergencies and disasters as needed, utilizing the nursing skills authorized under their professional scope of practice; Travels to client homes, community events, and various work locations; and Performs other related duties as required. Typical Qualifications These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE - Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) Completion of a Public Health Nursing (PHN) program which meets the California Board of Registered Nursing requirements for certification as a Public Health Nurse. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California. Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of California Public Health Nurse Certificate. Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/ CPR) certification by the first day of employment and maintain it thereafter. Must possess or obtain a valid California driver's license by date of hire and maintain it thereafter. Depending upon the area of assignment, additional specialty experience and/or certification(s) may be required. DESIRED - Bilingual in English/ Spanish. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES - Knowledge of: public health nursing theory and practices; basic nursing skills; community resources as they relate to public health nursing; and safe driving practices. Ability to: exercise independent judgment and plan, organize and carry out public health nursing activities; assist individuals and families with satisfactory solution of health problems; maintain nursing documentation and records; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; operate/utilize specialized nursing equipment, tools and supplies relevant to the position; operate standard office equipment; utilize various software programs relevant to the position; analyze situations accurately and take effective actions; operate a motor vehicle; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals, families and agencies; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.