Overview
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) III position in Public Health can involve planning, coordination, implementation,
and assistance with the administration and direction of staff in various Public Health programs. These
programs provide population-based services in clinical and community settings focused on illness and injury
prevention, health promotion through education, case management, direct care, and community
collaboration. Areas of practice may include but are not limited to maternal and child health, communicable
disease, chronic illness, and HIV/STD.
This specific PHN III position is primarily assigned to the California Children’s Services (CCS) program within
the Children’s Medical Services department. The PHN III is responsible for supervising and directing nursing
and case management staff, as well as planning, coordinating, and implementing program activities within the
CCS program.
CCS is a statewide program dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children with certain physical
limitations, chronic health conditions, or complex medical needs. The PHN III ensures that eligible children
receive appropriate medical care, specialized treatments, and ongoing case management to optimize health
outcomes.
This position is subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments and performs related duties as
assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing; AND
Four (4) years’ experience as a Nurse, of which two (2) years is in Public Health as a Nurse. (An advanced degree in nursing, or a public health
related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.); OR - Three (3) years’ of increasingly responsible nursing experience in a public or private health care setting, with one (1) year as a case manager or public
health nurse. (An advanced degree in nursing, or public health related field, may be substituted for one year of the required experience in case
management or public health nursing); AND - Current valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse; AND
- Current valid California Public Health Nurse certificate; AND
- Current valid BLS/CPR provider certificate; AND
- Willingness to complete a certified child abuse detection course as required by the State of California.
For more details on this position and along with the typical tasks please visit the job application link on government jobs.
About Stanislaus County Health Services Agency
The overarching goal of the Public Health Division of the Health Services Agency is to ensure that all Stanislaus County residents can achieve optimal health and wellness at every stage of their lives. The Public Health Division is responsible for promoting, protecting, and improving the health of the entire County. The Public Health Division manages and directs a range of programs and services including Communicable Disease Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Family Health Services, Health Promotion, Children Medical Services, and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
As an accredited Public Health department, we are committed to improving the health and quality of life in our community through community engagement, collaboration, and partnerships. We prioritize health equity and continuous quality improvement to deliver effective, population health services that make a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve.
