- Salary
- $141k – $171k/yr
- Location
- County of San Diego, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Master
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE MANAGER
First interviews will take place beginning week of November 16, 2026.
Job Offers for selected candidates will be made beginning week of November 23, 2026.
As a Public Health Nurse Manager for the County of San Diego, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the overall services and activities for our Polinski Children’s Center Clinic and providing support to the operations of a public health center. Duties include developing and directing the delivery of services at our 24/7 Polinski Children’s Center as this facility operates 365 days a year. This position will also at times, help support the operations of one of six Public Health Centers within San Diego County.
The current opening is with our Public Health Centers and Polinski Children’s Center Clinic however the eligible list from this recruitment may be used for other vacancies as they occur.
Read additional information for Public Health Nurse Manager including benefits, minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. 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.
- 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.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide 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 will help 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.
Conditions 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 qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.
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).
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.