Senior Public Health Nurse

Expand your experience as a Public Health Nurse with a leadership role in the administration of our Home and Community-Based Waiver care management program!

This unique Senior Public Health Nurse position is part of the Department of Health Services team, but housed with the Department of Human Services, Adult and Aging Division, in the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBA) program. This program provides social and health care management to children and adults with complex medical needs in our community. The collaborative goal of this program is to provide comprehensive case management services to these individuals in order for them to remain in their homes and live safely in their community. This Senior Public Health Nurse position plays a leadership role in the administration of this care management program by evaluating each client to determine if they meet the program requirements as delineated by the Department of Health Care Services. Additional duties include:

• Providing education and coordinating plan of care with clients, their caregivers, medical professionals, social workers, and community partners
• Conducting home visits that include thorough nursing assessments for all HCBA clients to address their physical, cognitive, functional, psycho-emotional, nutritional, and rehabilitative needs
• Developing plans of treatment for each individual they work with, and guiding the HCBA program supervisor and social workers
• Representing the County of Sonoma HCBA program to other agencies, and communicating with state and community partners on program needs
• Providing training to new staff for the HCBA program, as well as technical updates and updated program dialogue regarding the HCBA program

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals and 12 paid holidays
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 12/16/25