Salary: $3,269.37 - $3,786.95 Biweekly
Location : Crescent City, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-00502
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Public Health
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

General Recruitment Information:

This recruitment will establish a list of candidates to be used in filling the vacancy as well as an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies or temporary help for up to one (1) year.

Job Opportunity:

Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. Resumes are encouraged, but will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Applications which are incomplete as of the final date to apply will be eliminated from consideration. Candidates who meet all the minimum qualifications may be invited to an oral interview.
Description
Expected Hire Pay Scale:

Level I: $3,269.37 - $3,604.48

Level II: $3,434.88 - $3,786.95

*Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Under general direction of the Health Officer, provides public health care and information to the general public by conducting various clinics to provide health services; acts as a consultant to other agencies and private medical professionals in the community.

Detailed Work Activities
Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Provides professional nursing services in the conduct of various public health programs; conducts, and plans a variety of clinic services in accordance with established policy and standardized procedure; provides home visits; counsels family members and service recipients; and may perform a variety of services in relation to CCS, CHDP. Perinatal and other specialized programs.
• Conducts or participates in venereal disease, tuberculosis, triage, and other clinics according to established policy and standardized procedures; conducts patient interview to determine medical history; coordinates the processing of or performs laboratory tests; interprets test results and advises patients regarding recommended treatment plans; provides patient referrals as necessary.
• Conducts or participates in community health education classes regarding preventive and educational health care; conducts health screening program for at-risk populations.
• Conducts field visits to individuals on the case load and provides professional nursing services; gives instruction and counseling on health care; performs patient evaluations; and provides other related services.
• Provides a variety of nursing services in the control and prevention of communicable diseases; instructs families regarding necessary treatment; draws specimens and interprets test results; administers immunizations.
• Provides nursing services related to well baby and child related programs, initiating cases and providing instructions to families regarding diagnosis, testing, treatment, and referral.
• Represents the county on various commissions/committees and boards, provides liaison to other local medical providers in the conduct of county nursing services.
• Provides public health nursing services to remote areas of the county.
• Assesses children with special needs and/or suspected medical problems; coordinates with other agencies on instances of child abuse.

Minimum Qualifications
Completion of an accredited university, collegiate, or specialized course of study in public health nursing; and one year of public health nursing experience.

Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse and a valid certificate as a public health nurse in California.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing as applied to public health practice.
• Knowledge of preventative medicine and sanitation.
• Knowledge of community aspects of nursing programs including provisions for continuity of patient care, nursing services in health programs and nursing care in the home including teaching preventive care.
• Knowledge of the causes, means of transmission and methods of control of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis and venereal disease.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of procedures involved in promoting maternal and child health care and principles and purposes of public health programs.
• Knowledge of environmental, sociological and psychological problems encountered in carrying on a rural health program.
• Knowledge of current literature and trends in public health nursing.
• Knowledge of the functions of other social and health agencies and other professions related to public health nursing.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of mental health.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and plan, organize and conduct assigned public health nursing activities.
• Ability to work effectively with the public to assist in satisfactory resolution of health problems.
• Ability to provide liaison to the community in the direction of community health programs.
• Ability to prepare records and related reports.
• Ability to analyze situations and take effective courses of action.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Selection Process:

The County of Del Norte does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability in any of its programs, activities, or hiring practices. All applications will be reviewed and those individuals with backgrounds most closely meeting the needs of the county will be selected for further review. In the event of a large number of qualifying applicants, a written examination may be given to determine which applicants will be invited to attend an oral interview. An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the oral interviews. Expenses (i.e. travel, food, lodging) incurred in connection with the interview shall be the burden of the applicant. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview/examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Condition of Employment:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, Del Norte County is required to verify, within three days of employment of any person, that he/she is: 1) a citizen or national of the United States; 2) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to work in the United States.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

NOTE: The information listed below is a general summary of benefits for this position. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as an employment contract. Refer to labor agreements (s) for specific benefit information.
BENEFITS:
The County provides a comprehensive benefit package, generous time off accruals, professional and personal development opportunities, and many positions offer flexible scheduling for work life balance.

ELIGIBILITY:

Regular Permanent Full-Time Employees: Eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits

Regular Permanent Part-Time Employees: Eligible for select benefits on a prorated basis, depending on hours worked

Temporary Employees: Not eligible for company benefits
Paid annual leave:
Vacation:
1-5 years of continuous service: 15 working days per year; 6-10 years of continuous service: 20 working days per year; 11-15 years of continuous service: 25 working days per year; 16 years or higher of continuous service: 30 working days per year. Note - Newly hired employees shall be entitled to use their accrued vacation leave subject to totally accrued hours available.

Sick Leave:
1 day of sick leave with pay for each month of service from the date of employment. Note - Sick leave may be used upon accrual.

Holidays:
13 working days each year.

Floating Holidays:
3 working days each fiscal year. Note - Floating Holidays may be used upon accrual.

Retirement:
The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.
Group Insurance:
County contributions for employee and dependent medical insurance with no-cost add on dental coverage
County paid vision coverage
County paid basic life insurance
County paid emergency ground and air program services
County paid Employee Assistance Program
County paid Health and Wellness Program

Personal and Professional Development:
Training and certification programs
Career advancement opportunities

Retirement:
The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan:
Employees may elect to have a percentage of their salary deferred for pre-tax investment.

Del Norte Human Resources
981 H St., Suite 250
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464 - 7213

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.
01

Have you completed a course of study in public health nursing from an accredited university, collegiate, or specialized course of study?

• Yes
• No

02

If "Yes" to the above question, please provide the name of the degree acquired and provide a summary of coursework completed. Attach transcripts.
03

Do you possess one (1) year of public health nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

04

If "Yes" to the above question, please list the title, years, and provide a brief summary of duties performed.
05

Do you possess a valid license as a registered nurse in California?

• Yes
• No

06

If "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and date of expiration.
07

Do you possess a valid certification as a public health nurse in California?

• Yes
• No

08

If "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and date of expiration.
Required Question