Director of Public Health Nursing
About the role
The Director of Public Health Nursing oversees all departmental nursing staff and programs, including Child Welfare, Immunization, Communicable Disease, MCAH, Medical Therapy Unit, and the Truckee Clinic.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing programs.
- Oversee the recruitment, hiring, training, and development of nursing staff.
- Oversee and help implement emergency preparedness and response activities for nursing staff.
- Interpret policy provisions of county nursing programs for the public and personnel.
- Assist in preparing required programmatic and financial documents for State and Federal grants.
- Assist in evaluating pertinent State and local legislation while mitigating negative impacts on the health department’s programs.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college/university with a Bachelor’s degree in Science of Nursing (accredited by the National League of Nursing).
- Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health Nursing, Public Health, Nursing, Public Administration, or a closely related field is desirable.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience, with at least three years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Benefits
- Generous sick time, vacation, and leave benefits.
- 11 standard and 3 floating holidays per year.
- CalPERS retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Complementary and voluntary life insurance plans.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA).
- Deferred compensation plan options (401(a), 457(b), and Roth).
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Flexible schedules and telework options based on program needs.
Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.
About the Community
Nevada County is home to over 102,000 residents and spans 974 square miles in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It offers a peaceful, outdoor-focused lifestyle with state parks, lakes, trails, ski resorts, and snow parks. The county also features a thriving arts and cultural scene, including galleries, theaters, and year-round events like the Nevada County Fair and California Worldfest. Local industries include technology, health, and tourism, providing affordable California living.