Public Health Nurse
 County of Sonoma | |
 United States, California, Santa Rosa | |
 Jul 03, 2025 | |
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County of Sonoma Santa Rosa, CA
Public Health Nurse
Be part of vital public health efforts to protect and promote health through vaccination and disease prevention. The Department of Health Services (DHS) Public Health Division is seeking a dedicated and skilled Public Health Nurse to join their Disease Control Unit!
The Department of Health Services, Public Health Division, is currently recruiting to fill a Public Health Nurse position at either the I or II level. If you are interested in being considered at the different levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level.
As a Public Health Nurse within the Disease Control Unit, you will focus on immunization coordination, communicable disease prevention, and community health.
What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: • Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available, depending on the assignment • Salary Advancement- A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range • Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays • County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options • Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities • Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits • Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security • Paid Parental Leave- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment • Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Candidates must possess a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate and a valid California Driver’s License.
Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma?keywords=public%20health%20nurse
**Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position level and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
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