Posted Jan 14, 2026

Public Health Nurse

<img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/10992/jobpostings/image/public health nurse.jpg" style="width: 731px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Solano County is seeking experienced public service professionals to join our team as a Public Health Nurse in the Child Welfare Services and Public Health Services Divisions of the Health and Social Services Department." data-uw-rm-alt="CT">The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. From our staff to our clients, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.<a href="http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ph/about.asp" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ph/about.asp">Click here to learn more about the Public Health Services Division</a> THE POSITIONThe Public Health Nurse promotes community health maintenance through health assessment, education and counseling in the detection, prevention and control of disease. It's crucial for the PHN to possess a deep understanding of working with diverse populations and demonstrate sensitivity to issues of poverty, race, equity, and inclusivity while engaging with children served by Solano County. This class is the fully qualified professional level in the Public Health Nursing series. This class is characterized by the responsibility to work with individuals and/or families in an assigned geographic area within the County and/or in clinics operated by the Health and Social Services Department or in Foster Care services. Clients typically have limited knowledge of health principles, nutrition, disease process, appropriate care or available resources. Incumbents work in the community making home visits, as well as conducting specialty clinics and health education activities. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse (Senior) in that the latter has responsibility to lead a work group in the delivery of services in an assigned health program and typically perform special assignments requiring more sophisticated health assessment and evaluation techniques.The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time regular, part-time, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEExperience: One year of public health and clinical nursing experience.Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree is required in Nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing or equivalent.LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS<ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt 40px; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;"><li>Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing AND certification in Public Health Nursing.</li><li>Possession of a current CPR certificate.</li><li>Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license maybe required.</li></ul><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/solanocounty/classspecs/1435636?keywords=public%20health%20nurse&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/solanocounty/classspecs/1435636?keywords=public%20health%20nurse&pagetype=classSpecifications">Click here to view the ‘Public Health Nurse’ Job Description</a>SELECTION PROCESS 7/25/2025 – First application review deadline to submit application and required documents. 8/15/2025 – Second application review deadline to submit application and required documents. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.<div style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;">Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.</div>Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AAPlease note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All candidates must submit a copy of the following required documents by the application review date:<ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt 40px; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: left;"><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding: 0px;">Bachelor's Degree: Diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the degree awarded, courses and units completed)</li><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding: 0px;">Current CPR certification</li><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding: 0px;">Valid certification in Public Health Nursing.</li><li style=" margin: 0in 0in 10pt; padding: 0px;">Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing</li></ul>Candidates who fail to submit their diploma/transcripts, license/certifications and/or CPR certifications by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.How to Submit Your DocumentsIn addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to <a data-uw-rm-kbnav="anohref" tabindex="0" style=" text-decoration: underline !important; color:inherit!important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">[email protected]</a>. Be sure to include (Public Health Nurse) and the recruitment number (25-333110-01) in your email or fax. VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

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