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Home Health Nursing Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$82K - $144K/yr

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Health team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their ...

Public Health Nurse II

Hollister, CA · On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It ...

Public Health Nurse I/II

Mariposa, CA · On-site

$100K - $132K/yr

DEFINITION Under direction, to provide public health nursing services to individual clients and the community at large in connection with the prevention and control of disease or adverse health ...

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How much do health nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for health nursing in the United States is $70,013.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to make an extra 2000 a month as a nurse?

Health nurses can increase their income by taking on per diem or agency shifts, which often pay higher rates, or by working overtime in their current roles. Additionally, they can leverage specialized certifications such as IV therapy or wound care to qualify for higher-paying positions or side consulting opportunities, and consider telehealth or health education roles for additional income streams.

What is the difference between Health Nursing vs Licensed Practical Nurse?

AspectHealth NursingLicensed Practical Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, possibly additional certificationsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community health settings, long-term careHospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home health
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient assessment, care planning, administering medications, health educationBasic patient care, vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living

Health Nursing involves more advanced responsibilities and requires RN licensure, focusing on comprehensive patient care and health management. Licensed Practical Nurses provide essential basic care and support under supervision. Both roles are vital in healthcare but differ in scope, education, and responsibilities.

How to make 150,000 as a nurse?

To earn $150,000 as a nurse, professionals often pursue advanced roles such as nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist, which require additional certifications and education. Gaining experience, working in high-demand specialties, and working overtime or in travel nursing can also increase earning potential. Salary varies by location, setting, and specialization.

What is health nursing?

Health nursing is a specialized field of nursing focused on promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of individuals, families, and communities. Health nurses work in various settings such as clinics, schools, public health agencies, and community organizations to educate people about healthy lifestyles, prevent illness, and manage chronic diseases. Their role often involves health assessments, vaccinations, counseling, and connecting people to healthcare resources. Health nurses play a crucial part in improving overall public health and reducing health disparities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Health Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Nurse, you need comprehensive knowledge of community and public health practices, assessment skills, and a nursing degree with appropriate licensure. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, health education tools, and possibly certifications in public health nursing are valuable assets. Strong communication, cultural competence, and problem-solving abilities help build trust and effectively address diverse community health needs. These skills ensure Health Nurses can deliver preventive care, promote wellness, and respond effectively to public health challenges.

What is the highest paid nursing job?

The highest paid nursing jobs are often in specialized roles such as Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Midwives, with Nurse Anesthetists typically earning the highest salaries among nurses. These roles require advanced education, certification, and often work in hospital or surgical settings. Salaries can vary based on experience, location, and employer, but these advanced practice registered nurses generally have the highest earning potential in the nursing field.

What are some common challenges faced by health nurses working in community settings, and how can they prepare for them?

Health nurses in community settings often encounter challenges such as managing diverse patient populations, addressing limited resources, and navigating complex social determinants of health. To prepare, nurses should develop strong communication skills, stay current with public health guidelines, and build relationships with local organizations to better support their patients. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as daily priorities can shift rapidly based on community needs or emerging health concerns.

What are 10 health careers?

Health nursing is a vital healthcare career involving patient care, health education, and support in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, and community health. Other health careers include medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, radiologic technologists, physical therapists, dental hygienists, paramedics, health educators, laboratory technologists, and occupational therapists. These roles often require specific certifications or degrees and involve working closely with patients and healthcare teams.
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Public Health Nursing Supervisor

County of Calaveras, CA

San Andreas, CA • On-site

$102K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Salary : $102,710.40 - $126,256.00 Annually
Location : Government Center - 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number: 2024-00077
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Division: HHSA - Public Health
Opening Date: 10/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
Calaveras County Public Health is looking for a full-time, in-person Public Health Nursing Supervisor. Under administrative direction, this role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the patient care and nursing services within the Public Health Department. You will serve as the chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters and assist the Public Health Director in planning, organizing, and directing public health programs and budgets, along with performing related duties as needed.
Located in California's historic Gold Country, Calaveras County offers a wealth of outdoor recreational activities and events throughout the year.
This position is based in San Andreas, California, the county seat of Calaveras County. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the community and be part of a team that values work-life balance, this is the opportunity for you. A comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, dental/vision, paid leave, and retirement, will be provided upon employment.
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Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required. The Public Health Nursing Supervisor shall serve as the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the California Code of Regulations.
This is a supervisory level classification with accountability for patient care services and responsibility for directing and managing public health nursing programs and supervising and directing the work of professional public health and community nursing staff as well as paraprofessional staff. This position often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. This classification works under the direction of the HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and the emphasis is on administration and supervision.
Example of Duties
  • Plans, organizes and directs patient care programs, clinical services and nursing service programs.
  • Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures related to patient care, nursing practice and patient safety.
  • Assists with the development of the annual Department budget for clinical care and public health nursing service programs.
  • Supervises, directs and evaluates nursing and other personnel to include assigning work, counseling, discipline and employee performance appraisals.
  • Assists with the development and monitoring of program budgets for MCAH and child health programs.
  • Reviews and inspects the quality of clinical services and nursing performance; monitors quality assurance and compliance with requirements of state and federal agencies.
  • Reviews funding opportunities and assists with the preparation of grant proposals.
  • Confers with and provides expert advice and assistance to the Health Officer, HHSA Deputy Director of Public Health and staff on nursing issues.
  • Represents Department in meetings with other County departments, community agencies and state agencies.
  • Develops information concerning community health needs; serves as a consultant for community agencies.
  • Directs or develops and maintains required reports and records for clinical and program services.
  • Assists in the development and organization of emergency-related delivery of nursing assessment, first aid and mass prophylaxis services; manages nursing services in response to local public health emergency.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, methods, practices and current trends of general and public health nursing; principles and methods of public health including communicable disease control, maternal, child and geriatric health, reproductive health, preventive medicine and community health promotion; principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, evaluation and development; principles of medical record keeping; program analysis, planning, development, implementation and evaluation; safety requirements including principles and practices pertaining to clinical service worker safety; emergency preparedness and response to a medical health incident; budget development and monitoring.
Ability to:
Plan, organize and direct nursing services within professional standards, legal requirements and financial circumstances; plan, train and direct the work of nursing and other personnel; apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients; identify and analyze patient care and administrative problems and implement operational changes; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency situations; develop and administer a program budget; develop and prepare statistics, records and concise logical oral and written reports; interpret and apply complex regulations concerning clinical services; determine and devaluate levels of achievement and performance; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff; plan, organize and manage public health nursing programs and services.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing and five years of public health nursing experience including two years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Possession of a Masters of Public Health degree from a school of public health accredited by the American Public Health Association may substitute for one year of the supervisory or administrative experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of an active license to practice as a registered nurse in California, possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, and possession of a valid California driver's license.
Physical Demands
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Mobility to work in a standard office environment; use standard office equipment; physical ability to sit or otherwise remain stationary at work post for long periods of time; manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large documents holders (binders, manuals, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in the documents and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
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NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.

Program Highlights:
  • Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
  • Available with purchase of a primary residence.
  • Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
  • No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
  • Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
  • Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
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Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:
0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:
  • 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
  • 6 years
  • 10 years
  • 15 years
  • 20 years
  • 25 years

Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125
  • Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
  • Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually

Section 125 Plan: Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
  • Heart & Stroke Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Universal Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance

LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.
Retirement Information:
CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
SAFETY CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 3% at 50
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2.7% at 57
Additional Retirement Plan:
The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (Pre or Post Tax options). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month