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Public Health Nurse Manager County of San Diego - 4.0 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time $134,908.80 - $163,945.60 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Nursing Staff supervision RN License Social service program staff supervision Bachelor's degree Public health nursing Nursing Full Job Description Job Summary This is a promotional opportunity open to current County of San Diego employees only. Temporary employees, with the exception of Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments . The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of: Public Health Nurse Manager First interviews and second interviews will take place beginning week of July 13, 2026. Job Offers for selected candidates will be made beginning week of July 20, 2026. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment. The Public Health Nurse Manager serves as a key leader within Aging & Independence Services, overseeing nursing operations for programs including In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), the Multi-Purpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), and Adult Protective Services (APS). This role provides direct supervision to nursing teams, ensures equitable caseload distribution, and promotes high-quality service delivery across multiple program areas. The Manager leads process improvements, collaborates with internal and external partners, supports disaster service worker functions, and upholds County standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional responsibilities include guiding staff development, implementing procedural enhancements, evaluating workflows, and ensuring nursing practices align with Agency goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills who thrives in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. The current opening is with Aging and Independent Services however the eligible list from this recruitment may be used for other vacancies as they occur. Read the complete job description for Public Health Nurse Manager. Hiring Process and Timeline Job Offer and Background Process begins after week of July 20, 2026.
Note:
Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications Valid California Registered Nurse License; AND, Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate from the California State Board of Registered Nursing; AND, A bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND, Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the public health nursing field. At least two (2) years of experience must have included supervising or leading and assisting the supervision of lower-level staff at the level of a Senior Public Health Nurse in the County of San Diego or equivalent, in an official public health agency, or similar agency or organization providing a generalized public health nursing program; OR, experience in managing the overall activities of a public health program or clinical services.
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A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in nursing or health related field can substitute for one (1) year of registered nursing experience and cannot be applied to the required two (2) years of supervision/management. Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation The names of applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information provided on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of :a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
Our values include:
integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader). Disaster Worker Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers . The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county , city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
