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Bilingual Public Health Nurse II (English/Spanish)

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, California

$158k/yr

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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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$158k/yr

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The Department of Health Services Public Health Division is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Public Health Nurse II to join its Trauma-Informed Approach Public Health Nursing (TIA PHN) program. TIA PHN partners with pregnant people, parents, and caregivers with children under six years old who have experienced trauma. Through home visits, the PHN supports clients in learning about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of up to 25 primary clients, conducting comprehensive assessments, coordinating referrals, delivering health and parenting education, and maintaining client records.

Requirements

  • California State Public Health Nursing Certificate
  • One year of public health nursing experience obtained after receipt of a California Public Health Nursing Certificate
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Fluent bilingual English/Spanish skills (reading, writing, and conversational)
  • Background investigation required prior to employment
  • Physical exam and drug screen may apply
  • IBCLC certification desirable but not required

Benefits

  • Salary advancement after 1,040 hours for good performance
  • Bilingual premium pay of $1.50/hour additional
  • Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 100% county paid health premium contributions for majority of employee-only and family plans
  • Staff development/wellness benefit allowances up to $850 annually
  • Fee reimbursement for licensure renewal
  • Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement

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You are looking at work with the County of Sonoma in Santa Rosa, California. That is the solid ground in the facts on hand: the employer name and the city. Unit texture, scheduling, ratios, and what a shift actually feels…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Based in Santa Rosa, California
  • Sutter Health is a nearby employer in the same market
  • At Home Nursing is a nearby employer with a listed median wage

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  • No usable pay data in current County of Sonoma postings
  • Union status unknown from available facts
  • Scheduling, float policy, and EHR not specified in available facts
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Living in Santa Rosa, CA

Santa Rosa sits at the heart of Sonoma County wine country, where redwood-lined trails, farm-to-table dining, and a relaxed Northern California pace define daily life. Bordered by the Mayacamas Mountains, it offers nurses a scenic small-city base within easy reach of Pacific coast beaches and the greater Bay Area.

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Metro price level · Santa Rosa area
107.8
8% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,152/mo
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