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Supervising Public Health Nurse

Kern County, CA

Bakersfield, CA • On-site

$11K - $13K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Salary : $11,538.19 - $13,789.21 Monthly
Location : 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10040
Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
  • Oral Exam: qualified candidates will be notified of the oral examination date 5 days prior to the examination.

Examination:Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
  • One (1) year of experience in a position equivalent to a Public Health Nurse II in a public health or community health setting.

OR
  • Four (4) years of nursing experience, with at least one (1) year in a lead capacity.

AND
  • Possession of a valid and unrestricted Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Possession of a valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board Of Registered Nursing
  • Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Failure to maintain a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing will result in termination.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License is required upon appointment.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Katie Barnett at barnettk@kerncounty.com.
Full Job Descriptions for: Supervising Public Health Nurse
This position works within the Kern County Department of Public Health. For more information about the department, please view their website
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
  • The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
  • The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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I have attached a copy of my valid and unrestricted Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Yes
  • No

02
I have attached a copy of my valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board Of Registered Nursing.
  • Yes
  • No

03
I have attached a copy of my current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
  • Yes
  • No

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