Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Salary

$49.07 - $59.06 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-7100-01 (O)

Department

County Health Department

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

SALARY

$49.07 - $59.06 Hourly

Bilingual allowance, when applicable

We are currently accepting applications to fill (6) Registered Nurse vacancies in County of Santa Barbara Health. We have two (2) Full-Time openings at the Lompoc Health Center, one (1) Full-Time opening at the Santa Maria Health Center, one (1) Full-Time opening at the Santa Barbara Health Center, one (1) Full-Time opening at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara, and one (1) Part-Time (72 hours weekly) opening at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara. The County classification title is Staff Nurse.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list that will be used to fill current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies in multiple locations including Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please select ALL locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.

CSR 1414 (Leave of Absence): This recruitment is to fill a Regular position, but the eligible list may be used to fill future positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CSR 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CSR 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate

POSITION:

Under direction, provides professional nursing services and is responsible for the operational activities of primary care and/or specialty care clinics or services; performs related duties as required.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with staff, partners, and clients
• A high level of professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information
• One or more years of nursing experience in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Ambulatory Care (however, motivated new graduates and candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply)
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and problem-solve effectively in a fast-paced clinical or administrative environment
• Experience working with underserved or diverse populations
• Experience using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems
• The ability to delegate tasks appropriately and prioritize patient care
• Familiarity with federally funded programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, CPSP, and Every Woman Counts
• Bilingual or medical Spanish skills
• The ability to effectively multitask, prioritize competing demands, and apply critical thinking to identify and implement practical solutions

THE PROGRAMS:

Primary Care and Family Health (PCFH) program:

The Santa Barbara County Health Care Centers offer comprehensive primary and specialty care services to meet the diverse needs of the community. With five Federally Qualified Health Centers located throughout Santa Barbara County, they provide a range of services, including Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Specialty Care.

Patients of all ages-adults, teens, children, and infants-have access to a wide variety of healthcare services, such as:

• Pharmacy Services
• Immunizations
• Womens Health Services, including Obstetrics, Family Planning, and Gynecology
• Well-Child Exams
• Physicals for school, General Relief (GR), DMV, and specialty needs
• Health Care Reform Enrollment Assistance

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County Health Care Centers and their services, click here.

County of Santa Barbara Health Care Centers:

• Santa Maria Health Care Center,2115 S. Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (map)
• Lompoc Health Care Center, 301 North R Street, Lompoc, CA 93436 (map)
• Santa Barbara Health Care Center,345 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (map)
• Franklin Health Care Center, 1136 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (map)
• Carpinteria Health Care Center,931 Walnut Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (map)

Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Services:

The California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative is part of a transformative overhaul of Medi-Cal that recognizes person-centered care as influential in positive health outcomes. Enhanced Care Management (ECM) is a new Medi-Cal benefit available to eligible members with complex needs and includes care management of health-related needs, and facilitation with community resources. With general direction from the ECM Nurse Supervisor, the ECM Registered Nurse will support ECM team by managing a small panel of assigned patients with complex medical needs.

Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH):Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) program works to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents. A Community Health Assessment is completed every five years to understand the health and well-being of the populations served and results are used to develop a local scope of work. The MCAH program also houses home visiting services for this population. Click Here to learn more about MCAH.

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Examples of Duties

• Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients and makes appropriate nursing interventions; assists physicians and health care practitioners with examinations, treatments, and other procedures.
• Participates in whole person, patient centered team-based care.
• Provides care management to patients with high-risk/chronic conditions to support treatment plan;
• Maintains knowledge of and is able to perform referral and case management tasks and duties.
• Coordinates and facilitates delivery of care to patient and family in primary care, pediatrics, women's health and/or other specialty areas.
• Facilitates timely communication with patients and colleagues.
• Implements and ensures adherence to workflows that support quality improvement efforts;
• Guides care teams to promote the completion of team duties and activities, including pre-visit planning, identifying gaps in care, and health maintenance needs.
• Provides training and clinical guidance to clinical support staff.
• Ability to take a leadership role by delegating duties and providing direction and support to Licensed Vocational Nurses, medical assistants, and other Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Provides triage of patients with proper disposition and appropriate level of care using agency triage protocols.
• Follow approved agency standardized procedures for medication refills, medication/immunization administration, and registered nurse led clinics (e.g., hypertension clinic).
• Educates and counsels patients and their families on procedures, medical care, and sensitive health issues, including the need for follow up; provides informational literature and makes referrals to mental health, social services, and other agencies as needed.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of specimen collection and point of care testing; interprets results of pregnancy, PPDs, hearing, glucose, and other tests; administers medications and immunizations; performs special treatment such as wound care and catheterization.
• Prepares and updates various pertinent records reflecting patient's condition, medication and treatment, and other records required by state and federal governments.
• Assists in the orientation and training of professional and nonprofessional personnel in specific clinic operations, and, as necessary, technical procedures.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines; ensures that examination and/or consultation rooms are properly equipped and supplied.
• Deploys in response to public health disasters, e.g., collecting specimens in response to a pandemic, including communicable disease specimens.

Employment Standards

• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Additional Qualifications: Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment.

Knowledge of: the principles, practices, and skilled techniques of nursing; symptomology and disease processes; general nutrition; medical equipment operation; use and effects of medications and immunizations; laws governing nursing; health education techniques and practices; interviewing and counseling techniques; community health and social services; clinic operation and procedures.

Ability to: evaluate and assess the need for nursing and/or medical services; exercise independent judgment; work with individuals and families in a clinical setting to resolve health problems; perform skilled nursing tasks to include medication administration; complete required continuing education programs; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; anticipate patients needs; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; navigate electronic health record and other clinical application systems; prepare and maintain accurate medical records with appropriate documentation; recognize and respect limits of confidential information; learn and make referrals to local and regional providers of social, medical, and/or other specialized services; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic and ethnic origins.

Bilingual - Speaking, Reading, and Writing Preferred: The ability to converse, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish is preferred. Note: You must self-certify on your application that you are fluent in English and Spanish. Hiring departments may test you on your fluency. If you do not demonstrate sufficient fluency, your name may be withheld from future certifications that require bilingual skills, in accordance with Civil Service Rules.

NOTE: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse, elder/dependent adult abuse, and physical violence abuse reporting.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 16 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Rating to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the examination, rank on the employment list, and duration of the employment list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: Veteran's preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans' hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.

To receive veteran's preference points, you must: (1) select the Veteran's Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 and supporting materials to the Human Resources Department on or before the examination date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

County of Santa Barbara Health (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 08/20/2026; at 4:59 p.m. PST; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job postings can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.

Farrah Medrano, County Health Talent Acquisition Lead - PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org.

Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.sbcers.org/ and http://www.santabarbara457.com

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4012/Health-Benefits

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/4013/24636/WorkLife-Benefits

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/3085/SEIU-Local-620
• This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

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To be considered for this position, your application must CLEARLY state how you meet each of the requirements under EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS on the Job Posting or you will not be considered for this position. If you are unsure, go back and review your application before continuing. Which Employment Standard do you meet and clearly state on your application?

• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
• None of the above. I DO NOT meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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To be eligible for this position, you must also have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment.

• I have a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification and attached proof to my application.
• I DO NOT possess a valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification but will obtain by my first day of employment.

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Veterans Preference Points: Is your DD214 attached? (Eligibility is five years from the most recent qualifying veterans experience. There is no time limit for veterans with 30% or more disability.)

• Yes, I have attached my DD214 to be considered for Veterans Points.
• No, I do not qualify for Veterans Points.

04

Please select the program(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. Please review the "POSITION" section of the job bulletin for details on each programs vacancy. Please keep in mind that during the life of the employment list, some of these programs may not have vacancies that arise. NOTE: This is your only opportunity to make your selection(s).

• Clinic Registered Nurse
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Nurse
• Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Nurse
• I would like to be considered for ALL County Health programs.

05

The current vacancies are in Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Santa Barbara. However, we are also accepting applications for future vacancies in Santa Maria, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc. Please make sure to select all locations you wish to be considered for current and future vacancies. Your name will be sent to the department based on the location of the vacancy and where you are willing to work.

• I understand.

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The following questions are a Civil Service Examination. The Civil Service Examination for this recruitment is a Supplemental Questionnaire Rating. Please read each question carefully as this examination will determine your placement on the employment list. Responses to these questions will be used as a weighted, scored selection device. Evaluators will not have access to your application (including work history and education), application supporting materials (e.g. resumes, cover letters, transcripts), or any previous responses in your supplemental questionnaire. They will only have the information provided in each of your responses below. For information on protest procedures, refer to Civil Service Rules 612 and 613: https://www.countyofsb.org/1444/Civil-Service-Rules

• I understand the only information I provide in the response boxes below will be evaluated and used to determine my score and rank on the employment list.

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Exam Question: What is your highest level of nursing education?

• RN - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• RN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• RN - Masters in Nursing (MS) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master of Public Health (MPH)
• RN - Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• I DO NOT currently have a degree in any of the fields listed above.

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Exam Question: How many years of practical work experience do you have as a nurse?

• Less (<) than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year up to 3 years of experience.
• 3 years up to 5 years of experience.
• Greater (>) than 5 years of experience.

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Exam Question: Please check all health care settings below in which you have worked, volunteered, or completed an internship. Select all that apply.

• County Health Care Center
• Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC)
• Community-Based Health Care Center
• Other Outpatient Health Care Center
• Inpatient Hospital setting
• Skilled Nursing facility
• Hospice care
• Home care
• I DO NOT have experience working in any of the health care settings listed above.

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Exam Question: Do you have experience working in a health care setting that provides direct services to underserved and economically disadvantaged populations (e.g. homeless patients, patients with mental health issues, economically disadvantaged, etc.) on a regular basis? If so, how many years?

• Less (<) than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year up to 3 years of experience.
• 3 years up to 5 years of experience.
• Greater (>) than 5 years of experience.
• I DO NOT have experience in a health care setting that provided services to underserved and economically disadvantaged populations.

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Exam Question: Please indicate the specialties for which you have practical working experience. Select all that apply.

• Primary Care Internal Medicine
• Womens Health (including OB-GYN, family planning and birth control)
• Pediatrics
• Specialty Services
• Case Management
• I DO NOT have practical work experience in the specialties listed above.

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Exam Question: Please select the clinical skills you have utilized in a professional setting. Select all that apply.

• Assessments
• Patient Education
• Medication Administration (e.g. IM, SQ, and ID injections)
• Care/Case Management
• Nurse Triage
• Internal / External Referrals
• Wound Care
• Indwelling Catheter Changes
• Vaccine Management
• Direct patient care
• I DO NOT have any experience with the listed clinical skills

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Exam Question: Please select the statement below that best describes your experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR):

• I have experience working with Epic
• I do not have experience working with Epic but have experience with a different Electronic Health Records System.
• I DO NOT have any experience working with Electronic Health Records.

Required Question

Employer County of Santa Barbara

Address 1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty