Job Details

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Look no further! We`re thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity in Public Health for the County of Santa Cruz! Join Public Health as part of the senior leadership team serving as community health strategists towards a vision of “Better Health, Every Day, for Everyone.” The Director of Nursing (DON) serves as the Director of Public Health Nursing (DPHN). Under general direction, the DON plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and oversees clinical and program services within the County's Health Services Agency Public Health Division, and performs other work as required. 

The position is responsible for overseeing the public health nursing workforce, and developing policies and procedures that ensure public health nursing practice is in compliance with state and federal requirements. Additionally, the position provides supervision and guidance to public health nurses in the Human Services Department. The position is responsible for assuring that public health nursing components in the programs of Infectious Disease, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health and Nurse Home Visiting are provided consistently and within practice scope. The incumbent is also responsible for administrative functions and supervising managers in Public Health.

This class has the overall assignment of providing seniors leadership over public health nursing in Public Health and is differentiated from the next lower class of Assistant Director of Nursing, which has direct responsibility for services in the Infectious Disease Branch of Public Health, including Communicable Disease and CARe Team (HIV Services).

THE COMMUNITY OF SANTA CRUZ

THE STUNNING SANTA CRUZ COUNTY has approximately 270,000 residents and is situated in the northern area of Monterey Bay, 70 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles southwest of the Silicon Valley.  The County`s natural beauty is apparent in its pristine beaches, lush redwood forests and rich farmland. It has an ideal climate with low humidity and 300 days of sunshine a year.  Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theatre, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking, and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high-quality living make Santa Cruz one of California`s most desirable areas. live, work, and play!

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Three years of supervisory or administrative experience in nursing, including one year of experience in program development and evaluation.  A master`s degree in a related field may substitute for one of the three years of required supervisory or administrative experience.  Possession of a Masters` degree is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California
• Possession of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate if the position oversees public health
• Special Requirements/Conditions: A current CPR certificate, and a valid California Class C Driver License

License/Certificate Requirements: 

Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse License, a current CPR certificate, and a valid California Class C driver's license.

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting and a background investigation are required.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.   

Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require Fingerprinting and/or Background Investigation.