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San Luis Obispo, CA | United States

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Job description

Salary : $77,521.60 - $108,763.20 Annually

Location : All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA

Job Type: Permanent - Hourly

Job Number: 0823KS-009420-01

Department: Health Agency

Division: Public Health

Opening Date: 08/23/2023

About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo is actively recruiting for Community Health Nurses. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute or limited term vacancies within the County.
Applications are now being accepted to establish a single employment list for vacancies in California Children's Services and Field Nursing located in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, and Paso Robles. Temporary Community Health Nurses may be scheduled to work on the evenings and weekends, or scheduled to cover vacations and leaves. Candidates may also be considered for full-time opportunities.


About the Division:

Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) promotes and protects the health and well-being of women, infants, children, adolescents, and their families who are at increased risk of adverse health outcomes. MCAH is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating services that address population health priorities across San Luis Obispo County. The division partners and works collaboratively with the community to achieve population health goals through assessment, advocacy, education, training, outreach, quality assurance, and policy development.

About the positions:

For nurses looking for ways to positively shape or improve systems of care, while still providing valuable education and advocacy for individuals, you will find this role challenging and rewarding.

• California Children's Services (CCS) provides care coordination to children with special health care needs and their families.
  
• This position interacts with the public, community-based organizations, complex insurance systems and hospital systems, state government, and specialty medical providers.
  
• The successful candidate will have pediatric nursing experience, be able to navigate multiple computer databases, have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and thrive within a team culture.
  
• This position works autonomously in an office setting with most the days' work taking place over the phone and within computer software applications.
  
• The CCS position is based out of San Luis Obispo, but will serve community Countywide as needed.

For nurses who have ever thought "I wish I had more time with my patients."

• Field Nursing positively impacts the health and well-being of hundreds of San Luis Obispo families through direct home-based interventions.
  
• Field nursing in San Luis Obispo County includes Nurse Family Partnership, Healthy Families America, and an Early Support Program designed to build relationships, provide guidance and education, link to resources, and supports individuals and family groups from pre-pregnancy through the childhood years to meet their individualized goals. Each of these strength-based programs are voluntary for participants and aimed to reduce health disparities by delivering trauma-informed, family-centered, and culturally competent care.
  
• Field nursing is looking for innovative and passionate nurses who can practice autonomously out in the community and work as a partner within a larger system of community-based care providers. This position provides leadership opportunities, welcomes ideas and outside-the-box approaches and thinking.
  
• Nurses working within Field Nursing spend approximately 80% of their working time in the community and 20% in an office setting.
  
• The Field Nursing positions are based in Morro Bay and Paso Robles, but will serve the community countywide as needed.

To view the complete job description for Community Health Nurse I,
To view the complete job description for Community Health Nurse II,


This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate will be passionate about nursing and have knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing. Experience working with California Children's Services, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health, Communicable Disease programs or as a Field Nurse a plus. Candidates bilingual in Spanish are highly desirable.

The Minimum Qualifications are:
Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse. A valid driver's license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Community Health Nurse I: Two years of professional nursing experience (A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related public health/care field may substitute for one year of experience)


Community Health Nurse II: Either A: One year of experience as a Community Health Nurse I, OR B: Three years of professional nursing experience. (A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related public health/care field may substitute for one year of experience. A higher level degree may substitute for an additional year of experience.)

How to Apply


Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. 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.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at .


Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

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. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.


Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.


Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated .

Some benefits include:

- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
-Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.


Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.


To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),


Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.


Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:

- Emotional Intelligence
- Supervisor/Manager academies
- Microsoft Suite courses
- Defensive Driving
- Financial management
- Retirement preparedness
- Teambuilding
- Written Communication
- Conflict Management
- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
- Job specific conferences/trainings

Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.


Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.

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