Public Health Nurse II

Job Description:

Public Health Nurse II

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2026 .

The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from reproductive health care and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

We are currently seeking one Public Health Nurse to be an integral part of our Communicable Disease Control Team.

Examples of Duties

• Investigates and documents communicable disease cases and outbreaks per Title 17, California Code of Regulations §2500 reporting requirements. This includes phone interviews, reviewing medical records, working with community providers, and conducting field visits. Tasks can involve confirming diagnoses, identifying exposed contacts, assessing risks, ensuring treatment, collecting specimens, enforcing infection control, offering education, completing reports, and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Screens Confidential Morbidity Reports, lab reports and other information regarding communicable diseases received via fax, phone, or electronically though the State of California CalREDIE system.
• Maintains close collaboration with other jurisdictions, agencies, and healthcare facilities. Answers questions, provides technical support and training, and collaborate on complex health issues.
• Works with the Nevada County Mobile Services Outreach Team, including providing HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling for community members.
• Provides lead direction to other nurses and department staff during disease case and outbreak investigation, along with the implementation of disease control and prevention measures.
• Assist with orientation of new staff, students, and interns to communicable disease control program and activities.
• Develops and updates program related protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Senior level position includes staff supervision duties.
• Senior level position provides program related grant and contract management.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.

We are recruiting for this vacancy at the Public Health Nurse I, II, and Senior level. Please be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered for.

Education and Experience Required

Level I:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university

Level II (in addition to the above):
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I

Senior (in addition to the above):
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three years of nursing experience comparable to Nevada County’s Public Health Nurse II
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing

Possession of a valid Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or documentation of a submitted and pending application for the PHN certificate, which must be obtained within 1 year of hire as a Public Health Nurse I.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Closing Date/Time: 8/24/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$99,195.20 - $121,118.40 Annually