Supervising Public Health Nurse

CAREER DESCRIPTIONSUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSESalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.DEADLINE TO APPLYThis recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list which will be used to fill current vacancies and can be used to fill future Supervising Public Health Nurse positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in a similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of Orange,Health Care Agency (HCA)is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.THE DEPARTMENTThrough assessment, policy development, and assurance,Public Health Services (PHS) provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments.THE PROGRAMCommunity and Nursing ServicesThe Community and Nursing Services division (CNSD)provides public health nursing and social services in the home and community using principles of public health, nursing, social and behavioral health, focusing on preventive health services.Public Health Nurses (PHNs), Social Workers, and Behavioral Health Clinicians partner with individuals, families, and community groups to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of Orange County residents in support of population health. During home visits, staff use a multi-disciplinary approach to provide health education, screenings, assessments, case management, referrals and connections to health and social services to promote optimal health outcomes. CNSD programs serve various populations including infants and children with special health care needs, youth in foster care, adolescents, prenatal/postpartum clients, and older adults.THE OPPORTUNITYAs a Supervising Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the delivery of public health nursing services in the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care program. The incumbent will be providing specialized and highly sensitive services with a County-wide impact, where the services provided are highly complex and varied. Incumbents at this level are required to act with considerable independence and possess a broad range of nursing knowledge and expertise in order to supervise a team with responsibility for complex, varied, and/or highly specialized nursing functions. Due to the nature of the services provided, incumbents will interact frequently with Social Services and the community and represent the Health Care Agency's views on a variety of sensitive issues.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate will have knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following competencies:Clinical Expertise and Knowledge | Technical ExperienceKnowledge of health conditions affecting older adult, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and prenatal populations with acute, chronic, and/or communicable diseasesPrinciples of case managementUnderstanding of and experience with County, State, and Federal resources and funding programsWorking with high-risk populations, e.g. conditions that require medical coordination, clients with behavioral health and substance use issuesKnowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelinesExperience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systemsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookLeadership/Supervision | Managerial SkillsSupervising clinical staff and/or leading a team of clinical staffWorking collaboratively with Human Resource Services for training, performance evaluations, addressing performance issues, hiring, and retention of nursing staffMaintaining standards of Public Health Nursing and ensuring that services rendered comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and established policies, procedures, and protocols of HCA and PHSMentoring staff and nursing studentsProblem Solving and Critical ThinkingAnalyzing and recommending revisions to program policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with State requirements and legal mandatesConducting ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of services and initiating improvements by directing staff in continuous efforts to improve quality, productivity, and effectivenessAdapting to changes according to the needs of the populations served and County operationsDetermining and improving resolutions to client-related issuesCommunication and Collaboration* Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing* Participating in, and representing the program, division, or service area on committees and subcommittees within the County and/or the communityMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPlease click hereto learn more about the minimum qualifications for theSupervising Public Health Nurseclassification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental and working conditions.RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Veterans Employment PreferenceThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEmail NotificationEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.Frequently Asked QuestionsClickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Rosemary Donis at (714) 834-6761 or rdonis@ochca.com.EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.EmployerCounty of OrangeAddress400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVESanta Ana, California, 92701Phone714-834-2555Websitehttps://hrs.oc.gov