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Nurse - Public Health Lead
County of Tulare
HHSA
Location
Visalia, California, 93291
Salary
$97,413.44 - $118,721.18
per year
Type
Full Time
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February 19, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading nursing teams in public health programs to promote community health, manage cases for vulnerable groups like foster children, and coordinate with partners to address medical and social needs.
A good fit would be an experienced nurse who enjoys working with diverse populations, collaborating in teams, and focusing on education, prevention, and program development in a community setting.
Key Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
- Experience in public health nursing, including immunization, communicable diseases, HIV, and tuberculosis
- Knowledge of maternal, child, and adolescent health programs
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams and diverse populations
- Ability to oversee staff training, program planning, and grant coordination
- Experience in case management and referrals for vulnerable populations, such as foster youth
Full Job Description
The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting a Public Health Lead Nurse to join the Public Health Branch.
The Public Health Branch protects and promotes the health status of Tulare County residents through the development and implementation of public health and primary care programs that use best-practice interventions.
This recruitment will establish an employment list in order to fill immediate and future vacancies throughout Tulare County’s Public Health Branch and Child Welfare Services (CWS) Division.
Incumbents in this class will oversee and assist nursing professionals and support staff.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, program partners, and providers on behalf of patients.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting and have an understanding of immunization, communicable diseases, human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, and general community health nursing.
The incumbent will act as a liaison between the Public Health Branch and other organizations.
The Public Health Branch offers a progressive and innovative working environment for employees while providing comprehensive health care in the community.
Incumbents in the Public Health Branch will work with public health programs with comprehensive case management for vulnerable populations.
The successful candidate will coordinate with other professionals to assist in assessing family needs and make referrals to community resources.
Incumbents will provide services to persons from a variety of social and economic backgrounds (a variety of ages, cultures, etc.).
Public Health programs include California Children’s Services; the Child Health and Disability Program; General Public Health Nursing Field Services, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health programs, Communicable Diseases, Immunizations and Tuberculosis programs.
Candidates should have the ability to work with diverse populations in focusing on health promotion and education.
The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, patients, staff, and other branches and agencies.
The Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) Division has a Public Health Nurse team that works under the direction of the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC).
The HCPCFC, PHN, collaborates with business partners to identify and address health obstacles and barriers faced by foster youth.
The goals and objectives of the HCPCFC PHN are to promote and improve access to comprehensive preventative health and specialty services for children in foster care.
CWS public health nurses consult and collaborate with social workers to ensure the medical, dental, mental, and developmental needs of children and youth in foster care.
Candidates accepting one of these positions may qualify to apply for loan repayment of up to $10,000 for a 12-month work commitment and providing direct client care in a qualified facility.
For more information on the loan repayment program, visit https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/bsnsp.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in providing training and orientation to staff.
- Instruct other nursing personnel and volunteers in their assignments.
- Compile and use records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning of assigned duties.
- Assist in the development and planning of public health programs.
- Assist in the coordination of special projects and grants by completing necessary reports, assisting in writing grants, and communicating with State and Federal agencies.
- Act as liaison between the health department and other individuals or organizations and attend meetings and trainings.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline.
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved nursing program.
- Two years of community nursing experience.
- Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate
- Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License issued by the California State Board of Nurse Registry.
Additional Information
- Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 432.50(d) will require positions with Child Welfare Services to submit a resume at the time of application.
Desirable Qualifications
- Case management experience and experience as a lead or supervisor is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of diseases afflicting the elderly
- Familiarity with the needs of and resources available to the elderly
- Knowledge of communicable diseases, including HIV Infection
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
Student Loan Forgiveness
This position may qualify for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007, and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**
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