Bilingual Public Health Nurse II English​/Spanish

Bilingual Public Health Nurse II - (English/Spanish)

Join the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Home Visiting Program as a Bilingual Public Health Nurse II and be part of a team that empowers first-time pregnant parents to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies.

Starting salary up to $73.28/hour ($152,944/year), a competitive total compensation package*, and a fluent bilingual premium**.

The Department of Health Services (DHS) Public Health Division is recruiting a bilingual (English/Spanish) Public Health Nurse II. Nurses partner with clients during pregnancy and conduct home visits until the child's second birthday, providing education on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, child development, and nutrition. The nurse manages a caseload of approximately 25 primary clients and their children, ensuring they receive individualized assessments, ongoing follow‑ups, and health education.

• Conduct visits in clients’ homes or at other agreed‑upon locations, typically checking in with multiple families per day and collaborating with families to develop and follow individualized action plans.
• Conduct routine comprehensive assessments.
• Actively coordinate and follow up on referrals to other health and social service providers and work with local agencies and community organizations to meet clients’ needs.
• Deliver culturally responsive health and parenting education.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up‑to‑date records of all client interactions, assessments, action plans, and referrals.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions, and participate in regular outreach activities.
• Conduct outreach with referral sources to identify new clients (e.g., attending weekly Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) rounds at area hospitals).

• Possession of a California State Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• One year of public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license (required for field visits).

• Fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
• Knowledge of maternal‑child nursing, community, clinic, and public health settings.
• Experience with trauma‑informed practices and working with individuals impacted by substance use, homelessness, mental health challenges, and intergenerational trauma.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Home Visitor, Public Health Nurse, or similar.
• Interest in fieldwork and the ability to work with families of diverse customs and traditions.
• Respect for clients’ strengths and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Openness to continual learning.

• Hybrid telework options depending on assignment.
• Salary advancement after 1,040 hours for strong performance.
• Bilingual premium pay of $1.50/hour for fluent skill sets.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays.
• County‑paid health premium contributions (100% for most plans).
• Staff development and wellness allowances up to $850.
• Post‑retirement health reimbursement arrangement.
• Pension fully integrated with Social Security.
• Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks after 12 months.
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, etc.
• Student loan debt relief eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
. Paper applications may be submitted by fax (707‑565‑3770), email, or mail. All supplemental information must be received by the deadline specified on the announcement. The selection process includes an Application and Supplemental Questionnaire appraisal examination. Additional requirements may include background investigation, physical exam, and drug screening.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.