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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I-III (HOMELESS SERVICES)

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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I-III (HOMELESS SERVICES)

Salary

$42.93 - $64.59 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

G19AN-26

Department

Health & Human Services - (CL)

Opening Date

10/13/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Monday, October 27, 2025.

Salary Information:

Grade I- $42.928 - $58.354 hourly

Grade II- $45.180 - $61.345 hourly

Grade III- $47.467 - $64.587 hourly

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Homeless Services Bureau is recruiting nurses who are interested in working in a field-based setting serving people who are experiencing homelessness. Positions are part of our Restorative Engagement to Achieve Collective Health (REACH) team that works in a multi-disciplinary team which consist of mental health clinicians, nurses, and outreach workers to provide response and care in a wide variety of settings which may include shelters, encampments, and outdoor environments. The position will work with people experiencing a wide range of complex health situations to ensure people are being linked to care, supporting follow-up, and ensuring people are educated on their options. Positions may also be a part of the City’s community response model where nurses, mental health clinicians, and outreach workers are responding to 9-1-1 calls that do not have a present safety or crime concern. The nursing positions are a key part of our homeless response and are a great fit for candidates who are looking for fast paced work where you will see many different medical needs. The Homeless Services Bureau looks forward to working with you to change the lives of some of our most vulnerable community members.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under supervision, promotes health and wellness through education, referral, advocacy, case management, coordination of services, and case-findings; provides public health nursing services in a variety of settings (i.e., homes, clinics, programs and the community); recognizes multicultural practices and beliefs, and their impacts on health behaviors and tailors approaches accordingly; identifies/evaluates medical, psychosocial, and socio-economic barriers; oversee the activities of other professional and para-professional staff; identifies, collects, and analyzes health data about communities and at-risk population groups; develops and participates on community advisory boards, task forces, and committees; develops and conducts educational and outreach programs for community and professional groups based on assessed need; functions as case manager/case coordinator utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure improved health status; establish and evaluate nursing plans of care based on identified client need, strengths and availability of resources; makes appropriate linkages to community resources to meet the identified needs of clients; provides individual, family, and community level crisis intervention/management and appropriate reporting as mandated by law; conducts epidemiological investigations of communicable diseases; obtains medical histories, conducts physical assessments, administers prescribed treatment and dispenses medication; performs diagnostic tests and specimen collection, reviews and interprets laboratory findings, and follows up in accordance with procedures and protocols; acquires and maintains updated knowledge of federal, state and local health laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols as they relate to area of assignment and responsibility; performs required nursing documentation in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act, and ensures documentation is clear, complete, and accurate; responds and researches inquiries from clients, social service and health care providers; may assume supervisory roles; performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must possess all of the following:

+ A valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse(*proof required)

+ A valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California(*proof required)

+ A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate(*proof required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Proficient in the use of computer and software computer applications

Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including weekends, evenings, and emergency call backs.

A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application………………………………… Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Applications received by October 27, 2025, will be placed on Test #01 established eligible list.If you have not received notification within two (2) weeks of the application filing period closing, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact Talent Acquisition two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of this supplemental application is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. This form will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates on the eligible list. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Do not leave any questions unanswered. If you have no experience, please indicate by typing "N/A." Resumes will not be considered as part of the application process and may not be substituted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental applications. Do you understand the above information?

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILETo qualify for the position, candidates must possess all of the following: • A valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse. • A valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California. • A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Proof a valid certificate as a California license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required at the time of filing and must be attached to this application. Select the option that best describes your qualification.

+ I have a current valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse AND have attached to this application.

+ I have a valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse BUT DID NOT attach it to this application and understand that I will not move forward in the process.

+ I currently do not have a valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse and understand that I will not move forward in the process.

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To qualify for the position, candidates must possess all of the following: • A valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse. • A valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California. • A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Proof a a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California is required at the time of filing and must be attached to this application. Select the option that best describes your qualification.

+ I have a current valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California AND have attached to this application.

+ I have a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California BUT DID NOT attach it to this application and understand that I will not move forward in the process.

+ I currently do not have a valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California and understand that I will not move forward in the process.

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To qualify for the position, candidates must possess all of the following: • A valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse. • A valid certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California. • A valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Proof a a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required at the time of filing and must be attached to this application. Select the option that best describes your qualification.

+ I have a current valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate AND have attached to this application.

+ I have a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate BUT DID NOT attach it to this application and understand that I will not move forward in the process.

+ I currently do not have a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate and understand that I will not move forward in the process.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (optional):Experience in homeless services is desirable for some positions.Describe your relevant experience.1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held. To receive credit for the required experience, include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements.Do not copy and paste your resume. Your responsesmustbe complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responses may not receive credit.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTBy answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: certificates and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference.

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I-III (Homeless Services), NeoGov Job Number: G19AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link:http://lf.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences (http://lf.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences )

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: G19AN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visithttp://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ (http://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ )

Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

+ I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.

+ I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the supplemental questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of application materials disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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City of Long Beach

Department

Health & Human Services - (CL)

Address

Civil Service Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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