Job Description
Join California's frontline public health team in San Jose! We're urgently seeking a dedicated Senior Public Health Nurse to lead critical community health initiatives. This high-impact role involves direct patient care, program development, and emergency response coordination. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and the opportunity to shape public health policy in California's third-largest city.
Responsibilities
- Lead COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and contact tracing operations
- Develop evidence-based health education programs for underserved communities
- Conduct epidemiological investigations and outbreak response coordination
- Collaborate with hospitals, schools, and NGOs on health equity initiatives
- Supervise junior nursing staff and train community health workers
- Prepare federal grant applications and compliance reports
- Advise local policymakers on emerging health threats
Qualifications
- Active RN license in California (BRN # required)
- Master's in Public Health or Nursing (MPH/MSN preferred)
- 3+ years clinical nursing experience with vulnerable populations
- Certification in Epidemiology or Public Health Nursing
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required
- Demonstrated crisis management experience
- Valid California driver's license
- Clear background check and fingerprinting