Description
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
In these positions, you will guide multidisciplinary teams and programs that support children and families, either by advancing population health strategies or by leading intensive, relationship-based home visiting services.
If you’re an experienced public health nurse who enjoys leading teams, shaping programs, and solving complex challenges, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Position Responsibilities
All Supervising Public Health Nurses in the MCH Division provide program leadership, supervision, and oversight. Responsibilities include:
- 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
Program Focus Areas
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Coordination
In this role, you will:
- Translate population health priorities into program strategies
- Coordinate across programs and partners to strengthen systems of care
- Guide efforts such as SIDS/SUID prevention and Child Death Review
Home Visiting Programs - Nurse-Family Partnership & CalWORKs Home Visiting
These programs provide intensive, evidence-based home visiting services to support maternal and child health and family stability.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee evidence-based home visiting programs and ensure model fidelity
- Support staff delivering services in home and community settings
- Monitor program performance and outcomes to improve service delivery
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.
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.
Detailed Information about this position can be viewed on our career website where you can also apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca/jobs/5312567/supervising-public-health-nurse?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced public health nurse and supervisor with a strong foundation in community-based care. They bring sound clinical judgment and the ability to apply nursing expertise to guide staff, support complex cases, and inform program decisions.
They are a collaborative leader who works effectively across teams and systems, whether advancing population health strategies or supporting intensive home visiting services. They are motivated by purpose and bring practical, thoughtful approaches to improving care and strengthening programs.
Education and Experience
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Either A: Four years of experience as a Public Health Nurse
Or B: Four years of increasingly responsible public health related experience, in a public or private healthcare setting.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid California License to practice as a Registered Nurse is required at the time of application and must be maintained throughout employment. A license in a probationary status is a disqualification. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate is required.
Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.
