Nursing Services Manager

Nursing Services Manager Family Health Programs County of Marin $177,673.60 - $215,675.20 Annually San Rafael, CA At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people, “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service. THE POSITION Reporting to the Public Health Officer, the Nursing Services Manager (NSM) provides strategic and operational leadership for a broad portfolio of community-based family health programs serving women, children, youth, and families across Marin County. The Nursing Services Manager oversees maternal, child, and adolescent health (MCAH) initiatives; Healthy Families Marin home visiting; California Children's Services; Medical Therapy Unit services; foster care and care coordination; and nutrition and preventive health programs. Services are delivered within state, federal, and managed care frameworks and require strong clinical judgment, regulatory fluency, and cross-sector collaboration. Core responsibilities include leading and supervising public health nursing and multidisciplinary teams; directing program planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement; translating policy and funding requirements into effective nursing practice; managing budgets and resources; and supporting workforce development in an inclusive, accountable environment. This role is central to advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health through prevention, early intervention, and partnership with healthcare providers, managed care plans, community-based organizations, child welfare and probation partners, and state and regional agencies. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact public health nursing programs within a mission-driven division committed to prevention, equity, and meaningful outcomes for Marin County families. OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE Our highly qualified candidate is a strategic, equity-centered public health nursing leader with demonstrated supervisory experience and the ability to manage a complex, multi-program portfolio serving women, children, youth, and families. They bring a solid grounding in public health nursing practice and a working knowledge of family health services across the continuum — including early childhood and home visiting, nutrition and preventive health, care coordination, and clinical services for children with complex medical, developmental, and foster care–related needs. They balance clinical nursing leadership with systems-level program management, ensuring services are high-quality, compliant, and community-responsive. The successful candidate is comfortable operating within regulated public health and managed care environments and can translate policy, funding, and regulatory requirements into effective nursing practice and program operations. Experience working with Medi-Cal managed care plans, healthcare providers, and state and regional partners is strongly valued. As a people-centered leader, they have a track record of supervising and developing nursing and multidisciplinary staff, fostering inclusive and accountable team cultures, and guiding teams through change. They communicate clearly and diplomatically and are effective representing programs in interagency and community settings. Core attributes include a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, family-centered practice; an understanding of social determinants of health; and a genuine passion for prevention and early intervention. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, collaborative, and motivated to grow within a senior public health nursing leadership role while advancing meaningful outcomes for Marin County families. Key Strengths: • Public health nursing leadership across complex, multi-program portfolios • Supervision, mentorship, and workforce development • Program planning, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement • Navigation of state-mandated programs, managed care, and regulatory requirements • Commitment to health equity and addressing social determinants of health • Systems thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and change management MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed below. Typically, a bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field, AND the equivalent to four years of professional nursing experience, including three years of managerial or supervisory experience in a nursing position. Certificates and Licenses: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license. Possession of a current CPR certificate. Closing Date: June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm To apply or review the full job description, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marincounty/jobs/5333960/nursing-services-manager-family-health-programs?sort=ClosingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs EEO/TTY