Public Health Nurse III (CalAIM)

Job Description:

Public Health Nurse III (CalAIM)

Description

About the Opportunity

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and experience in correctional or community health settings. They will be able to interpret assessment data, provide clear clinical guidance, and ensure that all care plans comply with DHCS, CalAIM, and facility standards. The ideal candidate will also have experience working with justice involved or high needs populations, with correctional healthcare experience highly desirable, and possess knowledge of CalAIM, Medi Cal requirements, DHCS documentation standards, and the Justice Involved reentry framework. They will have strong communication skills and the ability to mentor, guide, and clinically support non licensed care coordination staff, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with the medical vendor, correctional health staff, PRCMs, Managed Care Plans, and community based providers. The ideal candidate will be capable of prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and functioning efficiently in a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, cultural competency, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: 05/26/26 at 5 p.m.
Written Examination: TBD
Oral Examination: TBD
To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, https://www.scsdonline.com/.

THE POSITION
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) plays a critical clinical and programmatic role within the CalAIM Justice-Involved Reentry initiative. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager, the PHN provides clinical oversight, guidance, and support to the Community Health Workers who deliver person-centered care coordination services to justice-involved Medi-Cal beneficiaries during the 90-day pre-release period.
The PHN collaborates closely with the medical vendor, correctional health staff, Managed Care Plans (MCPs), ECM community providers, and internal leadership to ensure that reentry planning activities adhere to DHCS CalAIM Justice-Involved requirements, and facility protocols. The PHN reviews clinical assessments completed by the medical vendor, validates the accuracy and completeness of information used for reentry planning, and signs off on Reentry Care Plans developed by SCHW’s. The PHN supports program implementation, ensures compliance with regulations, and contributes to quality improvement and operational workflows. This is a lead Public Health Nurse position responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, assistance with the administration and direction of staff in assigned Public Health programs. These programs provide population based services in clinical and/or community settings focused on illness and injury prevention and health promotion through education, case management, and 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 position is subject to overtime, standby and callback assignments, and performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Tasks

Depending on program assignment the Public Health Nurse III may perform in one or more of the following activities or similar activities within Public Health Nursing practice that may occur in individual homes, the community, an office, a clinic or other locations applicable to the activity.

• Review completed re-entry care plans, including physical, behavioral health, medication, chronic condition, and diagnostic summaries as well as goals, barriers, and Behavioral Health links;
• Ensure clinical information used by SCHWs to develop Reentry Care Plans is accurate, complete, and aligned with CalAIM JI Initiative standards;
• Provide clinical guidance to PRCMs regarding health needs, risk factors, continuity-of-care considerations, and service planning;
• Sign off on individualized Reentry Care Plans to confirm clinical appropriateness, regulatory compliance, and adherence to DHCS CalAIM Justice Involved requirements;
• Monitor the completion of clinical assessments, treatment updates, and service components performed by the medical vendor;
• Consult with the medical vendor on complex health needs, medication access, DME requirements, and release related clinical considerations;
• Work under the direction of the Program Manager to implement JI workflows, clinical oversight processes, and operational standards;
• Ensure that reentry planning activities adhere to DHCS, CalAIM, and facility policies;
• Provide clinical guidance during case reviews, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary care coordination discussions;
• Assist in monitoring program performance, including timely completion of reentry care plans, accuracy of clinical content, and adherence to DHCS requirements;
• Participate in audits, utilization reviews, and regulatory monitoring activities;
• Identify gaps in clinical information or workflow processes and recommend improvements;
• Support the Program Manager in meeting reporting requirements related to clinical oversight, service delivery, and care plan quality;
• Maintain accurate clinical oversight documentation in the EHR and associated systems;
• Verify that SCHW documentation meets clinical, programmatic, and regulatory standards;
• Support FFS documentation and tracking requirements by ensuring clinical components related to billable services are accurately reflected in the EHR;
• Ensure all activities comply with HIPAA, facility security protocols, and applicable state nursing and public health regulations;
• Act as a resource for nursing problems and program-related issues, assigned to the Public Health program; Plan, develop and oversee one or more Public Health programs including but not limited to assuring contract compliance, completion of reports and participation in grant applications;
• Plan and oversee provision of direct client education on health maintenance, disease and injury prevention;
• Plan and coordinate medical or comprehensive case management services to clients;
• Plan, coordinate and participate in community assessment and collaborative activities to improve services;
• Provide leadership for program planning and policy development;
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of individual and community based outreach activities;
• Participate in the preparation of budget development, oversight and reporting;
• Report on the work performance of those overseen;
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of annual staff evaluations under the direction of the Program Manager or other Public Health Management;
• Participate in the hiring process; and
• Provide leadership and participate in emergency/disaster preparedness and response.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience)

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of public health nursing;
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules;
• Basic principles of epidemiology;
• Pharmaceuticals, side effects, and possible complications of use;
• Health counseling methods;
• Standard nursing procedures;
• Interviewing techniques, and the methods used to gather data;
• Community resources likely to be needed by the client population served;
• First aid procedures;
• Prevention, detection, reporting and treatment of child abuse and neglect;
• Federal and State laws and regulations governing public health programs;
• Physiological, cultural, environmental, sociological and psychological differences and problems encountered in public health nursing;
• Disease investigation, control and prevention as related to chronic and communicable diseases and illnesses and injuries;
• Principles of program management and budgeting; and
• Principles of employee supervision, staff development and personnel policies.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Assess individuals and families including, physical assessment, health status and history, social support system and environment;
• Identify Public Health related nursing diagnoses and identify appropriate outcomes;
• Develop service plans with individuals, families and members of interdisciplinary teams;
• Initiate and follow through with activities;
• Administer medications, oral and injectable;
• Maintain client and program related documentation;
• Learn to utilize various types of information systems used by the agency or program;
• Communicate information to individuals and groups;
• Understand and interpret laws and regulation applicable to performance of responsibilities;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Provide professional leadership and direction of personnel in a specific program and/or clinic, necessary to maintain the efficient delivery of effective Public Health care services;
• Direct the care/service given to a group of patients that includes coordinating the activities of the nursing clinic and/or program staff;
• Train, direct, check, review, assign and organize the work of other personnel, which may include Public Health Nurses I and II, Staff Nurses, Community Health Workers, Administrative Clerks, Health Educators, Public Health students, and/or volunteers;
• Employ critical thinking skills including analysis of data, problem solving and logical decision-making to address public health related issues;
• Analyze data, problem solve and make logical decisions; and
• Write and prepare statistical and narrative reports.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Proof of education, licenses and certificates are required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-7044 to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

Application and Selection Procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Registered Nurses bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed. DISCLAIMER Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.

Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$111,488.00 - $135,491.20 Annually