Bilingual Public Health Nurse II English​/Spanish

Bilingual Public Health Nurse II - (English/Spanish)

Position Information
Welcome to the Nurse-Family Partnership Home Visiting Program. We are hiring a Bilingual Public Health Nurse II to serve as a primary health and parenting educator for families in the first two years of their children’s lives.

Start Salary
Up to $73.28/hour ($152,944/year), a competitive total compensation package, plus a fluent bilingual premium of $1.50/hour.

Qualifications

• California State Public Health Nursing Certificate

• One year of public‑health nursing experience after receiving the certificate

• Valid driver’s license (may include special endorsements)

• Fluent English and Spanish (reading, writing, conversational)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits (or at client‑chosen locations) to deliver health care, breastfeeding, child development, and nutrition education.
• Perform routine comprehensive assessments and develop individualized action plans.
• Coordinate and follow up on referrals to health and social service providers and partner with local agencies.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all client interactions, assessments, action plans, and referrals.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and outreach activities (e.g., NICU rounds).
• Manage a caseload of approximately 25 primary clients and their children.
• Travel throughout the field to meet families at homes, parks, libraries, or other indoor/outdoor locations.

Skills & Experience Desired

• Maternal‑child nursing knowledge and/or experience
• Experience in community, clinic, or public‑health settings
• Trauma‑informed practices, understanding of substance use, homelessness, mental health, and intergenerational trauma
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multi‑disciplinary team
• Previous experience as a Nurse Home Visitor, Public Health Nurse, or similar
• Interest in fieldwork and working with culturally diverse families
• Respectful, client‑centered relationship building
• Openness to continual learning

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid telework (schedule tailored to staff and community needs)
• Salary advancement after 1,040 hours (6 months), with annual increases for performance
• Bilingual premium pay of $1.50/hour for fluent positions
• Paid time off: competitive vacation, sick leave, 12 holidays
• County‑paid health premium contributions (100% for employee‑only or employee+family plans)
• Staff development and wellness: annual benefit allowances up to $850, ongoing training
• Post‑retirement health reimbursement arrangement provided by the County
• Pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid parental leave: up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of service
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development
• Student loan debt relief eligibility under Public Service Loan Forgiveness

When applying, complete the Supplemental Questionnaire and provide detailed responses to the targeted questions. The selection process will include an Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (100% of the assessment).

Our Diversity & Inclusion statement:
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.