Supervising Public Health Nurse
About The Position
The County of San Luis Obispo is hiring two Supervising Public Health Nurses (SPHN) to lead high-impact programs within the Maternal, Child Health (MCH) Division—improving outcomes for children and families while strengthening systems of care. These roles offer the opportunity to lead in one of two areas: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Coordination Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs.
Position Responsibilities
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating programs
- Supervising and supporting Public Health Nurses and support staff
- Managing program operations, including caseloads, referrals, and documentation standards
- Using data to guide decision-making and continuous quality improvement
- Monitoring budgets and resource allocation
- Partnering across programs and with community providers to improve coordination and access to services
- Ensuring services are trauma-informed and aligned with best practices
- Partnering across programs and with community providers to improve systems of care
- Guiding efforts such as SIDS/SUID prevention and Child Death Review
- Overseeing evidence-based home visiting programs and ensuring model fidelity
- Supporting staff delivering services in home and community settings
- Monitoring program performance and outcomes to improve service delivery
Position Focus Areas
- Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Coordination
- Evidence-Based Home Visiting Programs - Nurse-Family Partnership & CalWORKs Home Visiting
About The Division
The Maternal Child Health (MCH) Division includes programs that support the health of pregnant individuals, children, youth, and families across San Luis Obispo County. Programs include Public Health Nursing, California Children's Services, Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care, and Lead Poisoning Prevention, among others. Together, these programs focus on prevention, care coordination, and improving access to services for populations with complex health and social needs.
Employment Details
This position is a Limited Term, full-time position. Employees in limited term positions receive benefits equivalent to permanent full-time employees, therefore they will be eligible to earn vacation, sick leave, health, and pension benefits. The sunset date for this position is June 30, 2028.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful public health work that directly impacts children and families. You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where your clinical expertise and leadership inform real decisions—strengthening partnerships, improving systems of care, and addressing complex community needs in practical ways.
How To Apply
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection/promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.