Salary : $117,251.68 - $141,375.52 Annually
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-7104-01 (O)
Department: County Health Department
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
SALARY
$56.37 - $67.97 Hourly
$117,251.68 - $141,375.52 Annually
Bilingual allowance, when applicable
We are looking for a passionate, experienced nurse to fill one (1) full-time Registered Nurse, Supervising vacancy in County of Santa Barbara Health. We have one (1) opening on the Primary Care and Family Health (PCFH) team at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara. The County classification title is Staff Nurse, Supervising.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies in multiple locations including Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please select ALL locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.

CSR 1414 (Leave of Absence): This recruitment is to fill a Regular position, but the eligible list may be used to fill future positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CSR 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CSR 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or to view more information.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate

POSITION: Under general direction of the Clinical Nurse Administrator, directs and supervises professional and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the provision of direct patient care in the health centers; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a first-line supervisory classification. It is distinguished from Staff Nurse by its emphasis on providing direction and supervision as opposed to direct patient care. It is further distinguished from the Staff Nurse, Senior, by the latter classification's focus on using specialized nursing knowledge to provide nursing services to a specific targeted program or population.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with staff, partners, and clients
• A high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information
• The ability to effectively multitask, prioritize competing demands, and apply critical thinking to identify and implement practical solutions
• Experience in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Ambulatory Care
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced clinical or administrative environment
• Experience working with underserved or diverse populations
• Experience using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems
• The ability to delegate tasks appropriately and prioritize patient care
• Familiarity with federally funded programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, CPSP, and Every Woman Counts
• Bilingual or medical Spanish skills

About the Programs
Primary Care and Family Health (PCFH) program:
The Santa Barbara County Health Centers offer comprehensive primary and specialty care services to meet the diverse needs of the community. With five Federally Qualified Health Centers located throughout Santa Barbara County, they provide a range of services, including Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Specialty Care.
Patients of all ages-adults, teens, children, and infants-have access to a wide variety of healthcare services, such as:

• Pharmacy Services
• Immunizations
• Women's Health Services, including Obstetrics, Family Planning, and Gynecology
• Well-Child Exams
• Physicals for school, General Relief (GR), DMV, and specialty needs
• Health Care Reform Enrollment Assistance

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County Health Centers and their services,

County of Santa Barbara Health Care Centers:

• 2115 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455
• , 301 North R Street, Lompoc, CA 93436
• 345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
• , 1136 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
• 931 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Click on the image above learn how our Health Centers
support healthier lives in Santa Barbara County.

Examples of Duties

1. Directs professional nurses and UAP in providing direct patient care in the County Health Department's regional clinics; supervises and reviews the quality of health care provided to patients and ensures that all policies, procedures, and protocols are adhered to by staff; ensures that nursing care is performed to acceptable professional standards and in accordance with physician's orders.
2. Evaluates the work of subordinate staff in order to ensure that quality assurance standards are met; documents performance and takes appropriate action, including implementing discipline when necessary; establishes expectations and performance goals and supports staff in the attainment of those goals.
3. Develops and maintains staffing schedules for the clinic; ensures that provider, clinic, and hospital call schedules are accurate and communicated to staff, the hospital, and the answering service; maintains and distributes schedules for various specialty clinics.
4. Ensures that appropriate records and patient traffic flow are maintained, referrals and follow-up appointments are made, accurate information is communicated to patients, and clinics are conducted in an orderly fashion; an adequate inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines is maintained; examination and/or consultation rooms are properly equipped and supplied; and notifies the Regional Clinic Manager of equipment failure and recommends repair and/or replacement of broken equipment.
5. Conducts regular nursing staff meetings; communicates procedural or other changes to staff; obtains feedback from staff regarding clinic services and needs and informs the Regional Clinic Manager; communicates safety tips and updates to staff and maintains sign-in sheets that verify staff's receipt of safety information.

Employment Standards
Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the ; AND,

• Three years of professional nursing experience that included some lead experience, such as assigning and reviewing the work of staff; OR,
• Three years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Staff Nurse with Santa Barbara County including some lead experience such as assigning and reviewing the work of staff; OR,
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of: the principles, practices and skilled techniques of nursing; symptomology and disease processes; general nutrition; medical equipment operation; use and effects of medications and immunizations; legal environment of nursing; health education techniques and practices; interviewing and counseling techniques; community health and medical services; medical recordkeeping and privacy practices; clinic organization and operations; supervisory practices.

Ability to: evaluate and assess the need for nursing and/or medical services; exercise independent judgment; work with individuals and families in a clinical setting to resolve health problems; perform skilled nursing tasks; anticipate patient's needs; plan, organize, coordinate and supervise clinical nursing and support services; lead the work of others engaged in nursing and clinical support activities; identify and analyze administrative problems and implement operational changes; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience and compassion; establish and maintain cooperative working relations; comply with nursing policies, protocols and program regulations; prepare and maintain medical records of appropriate documentation; recognize and respect limits of authority and responsibility; maintain confidentiality of information; make referrals to local and regional providers of social, medical and/or other special services; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Bilingual - Speaking, Reading, and Writing Preferred: The ability to converse, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish is preferred. Note: You must self-certify on your application that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications that require bilingual skills, in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

NOTE: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with relating to child abuse, elder/dependent adult abuse, and physical violence abuse reporting.

Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Rating to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the examination, rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 10/06/2026; at 4:59 p.m. PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job postings can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Farrah Medrano, County Health Talent Acquisition Lead -
Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our reti