PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT

Salary : $105,247.44 - $157,542.24 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: PH5230F-EA
Department: PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FIRST DAY OF FILING:The application filing period will begin on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER:

PH5230F-EA

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Public Health Nurse vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Public Health Nurse

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies the health problems of an assigned geographical area or target population by monitoring the health problems of patients in clinics, homes, and the community; evaluates identified problems; and provides nursing services or recommends the provision of appropriate health services such as primary care or environmental health or social services involvement.
• Identifies adverse findings during initial assessments and takes appropriate actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Documents information during initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes assignments in accordance with program manual guidelines and standards and community public health needs.
• Manages a caseload of patients or consults on patients within an assigned geographical area by determining priorities for the follow-up of patients' physical and mental health problems and patient and family health needs that may require home evaluations, nursing care, and other services.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and administers therapeutic treatments and preventive measures in accordance with medical orders or standardized procedures.
• As directed by supervisor, conducts investigations, makes nursing diagnoses, and makes responses in connection with the health problems of a geographic area or target population; assists in setting priorities for public health nursing action based on public health program goals and improvement objectives related to community and system-level interventions.
• Collaborates with patients and providers to identify needs and desired outcomes based on patients' value and belief systems and documents these findings in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Researches and reviews current trends and practices in the field of public health in order to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
• Identifies, interprets, and implements public health laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Leads and participates in group discussions with patients and stakeholders on matters concerned with the health status of the population.
• Participates in epidemiological investigations to identify and locate persons who have, or are suspected of having, infectious diseases in order to encourage and ensure their treatment; counsels involved persons on examination and treatment needed to prevent further spread of the disease and treat the existing condition.
• Provides public health education and training to various groups through public speaking, multimedia presentations, and written materials to explain the function of public health and its roles and services in order to improve individual, family, and community health outcomes and encourage community members to become more responsible for the community's health.
• Promotes collaboration and dialogue between the agency and community-based organizations in order to identify public health needs within the community.
• Involves the population of interest and other health professionals, organizations, and stakeholders in formulating expected public health outcomes.
• Integrates and applies current standards and emerging trends, statutes, regulations, policies, and research in nursing and public health-related fields during the planning process.
• Leads and participates in group discussions with other health professionals and community members in order to provide guidance and support toward improving the health status of the community.
• Participates in systematic and ongoing criterion-based evaluations of expected goals and outcomes concerning the population of interest.
• Participates in public health emergency response as needed.
• Orients and instructs new staff concerning agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Collaborates with community groups to implement new policies and changes to existing policies designed to improve public health outcomes.
• Provides technical supervision to lower-level nursing employees and ancillary staff, as assigned.
• Travels to various destinations within an assigned service planning area to investigate healthcare crises to contain and mitigate; conducts field based evaluations; visits homeless encampments, various facilities or establishes mobile clinics supporting homeless population.

Requirements
Meet the following license and certificate requirements at the time of filing in order to move forward in the exam process.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

A license to practice as a Registered Nurse* issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing

-AND-

A California Public Health Nurse Certificate**.
LICENSES:

• Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a driver license before appointment.
• A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) program. All positions in this classification require possession of a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's BLS for CPR & AED program to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a current certification at the time of filing.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
3 - Moderate-This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience handling cases and outbreaks for People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH).
• Experience providing direct services to vulnerable populations at encampments and skid row.
• Experience working with community stakeholders focused on supporting vulnerable populations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:*A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. To qualify, applicants must have a current and valid license as a Professional Registered Nurse, issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, without limitations or restrictions.

**A California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. To qualify, applicants must have a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate. For information on how to obtain a California State Public Health Nurse Certificate, click on the link:
Applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their BLS certification to their application.
All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information
HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the
application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (213)

684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:

Exam Number: PH5230F-EA

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844)

914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077