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Below is a list of some of the public health related job positions available around the state. See also Directory of Oregon County Health Departments for the web address of each local health department.
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coos county – Nurse Practitioner – Coos County Health Dept. – Coos Bay, OR
Provide professional, advanced practice nursing care to family planning clients and underserved women past child bearing years. Diagnose and treat women and men with STDs. Assist with coordination of family planning program. Work under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor and Nursing Services Manager.
Qualifications:
(a) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
(b) Must have basic computer skills to maintain case notes, monthly statistics, and bill for services, generate reports, and communicate via email.
(c) Must relate effectively to individuals of varied ages, ethnic, socio-economic and cultural groups; ability to exercise tact and good judgment; ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, and congenial working relationships with medical providers, community partners, staff and clients.
(d) Oregon State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License and Family or Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner License; prescription privileges; CPR certification.
(e) Preferred candidate will have National certification, Spanish/English bilingual skills, and 2 years experience in providing women’s health care.
Salary: $1,968.00 - $2,813.00/month for 0.4 FTE
Application deadline: Open until Filled
Application information: Coos County application REQUIRED.
Contact information: Coos County Human Resources Department,
Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423
Coos County – Public Health Educator, Public Health Preparedness Coordinator – Coos County Public Health– North Bend, OR
Under the direction of the Public Health Administrator, or her designee, this position coordinates, plans, implements, and evaluates the Public Health Preparedness (PHP) for the Coos County Public Health Department. Serves as lead worker and coordinates other staff and volunteers in their duties specific to the PHP program. Recruits and maintains the Medical Reserve Corps. Position requires considerable independent judgment, strong communication and program planning skills.
Qualifications:
Ability to develop programs through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and meet deadlines. Proficiency in computer software programs; MS Office Suite, data bases, and internet; with the ability to master new programs quickly. Bachelor’s degree in community health, biology or other health related degree preferred, with three years experience in development and implementation of health programs. Preference for a public health experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of or ability to obtain an Oregon driver’s license. Knowledge of communicable diseases and experience and training in emergency response planning is desired.
Salary: $2,806.00 - $3,516.00
Application deadline: Open until filled
Deschutes County –Public Health Nurse II, CaCoon with Maternal Child Health – Public Health Division – Bend, OR
This position provides child health nursing services as a nurse home visitor in agency Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs. Using Oregon CaCoon guidelines and in coordination with the primary care provider, position provides CaCoon home visiting services to eligible children with special care needs and their families.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing with two years of public health nursing or related nursing experience in public and or community health.
Previous maternal child health and or home visiting experience desirable. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Must have a commitment to serving the under-served populations.Thorough knowledge of maternal child health and child development as they relate to the home visiting setting; considerable knowledge of breast-feeding and attachment theory; knowledge of nursing assessment and intervention skills in specialty area; and of public health nursing principles and practices.
Salary: See website for details
Application deadline: Open until filled
Application information: http://www.deschutes.org/Personnel.aspx
1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 617-4722
personnel@co.deschutes.or.us
Person submitting posting:
Natalie Jones
541-617-4722
Deschutes County –Public Health Nurse II, Nurse Family Partnership with Maternal Child Health – Public Health Division – Bend, OR
This position provides maternity and child health nursing services as a nurse home visitor in agency Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs. Using the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model to fidelity and coordinating with the primary care provider, position provides home visiting services for 25 eligible women and their families in Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes Counties.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing with two years of public health nursing or related nursing experience in public and or community health.
Previous maternal child health and or home visiting experience desirable. Spanish/English bilingual/bi-cultural required. Must have a commitment to serving the under-served populations.Thorough knowledge of maternal child health and child development as they relate to the home visiting setting; considerable knowledge of breast-feeding and attachment theory; knowledge of nursing assessment and intervention skills in specialty area; and of public health nursing principles and practices.
Salary: See website for details
Application deadline: Open until filled
Person submitting posting:
Natalie Jones
541-617-4722
Deschutes County –Public Health Nurse II, Maternity Case Management with Maternal Child Health – Public Health Division – Bend, OR
This position provides maternity and child health nursing services as a nurse home visitor in agency Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs. Using Oregon Maternity Case Management (MCM) guidelines and in coordination with the primary care provider, position provides case management home visiting services for eligible pregnant women and their families.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing with two years of public health nursing or related nursing experience in public and or community health.
Previous maternal child health and or home visiting experience desirable. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Must have a commitment to serving the under-served populations.Thorough knowledge of maternal child health and child development as they relate to the home visiting setting; considerable knowledge of breast-feeding and attachment theory; knowledge of nursing assessment and intervention skills in specialty area; and of public health nursing principles and practices.
Salary: See website for details
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Person submitting posting:
Natalie Jones
541-617-4722
Deschutes County – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner –Sheriff’s Office, Adult Jail – Bend, OR
This position… provides psychiatric nursing services and advanced professional health care under the supervision of a physician, including but not limited to, performing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnosis, prescribing psychotropic medications to inmates with psychiatric and or substance abuse disorders, determining the medical necessity of proposed mental health services, and working collaboratively with other licensed health care practitioners. Position will supervise, coordinate and prioritize work activities of staff, including coordinating quarterly meetings with jail physician. Counsels clients on the effects and side effects of medications, and collects and records documented information. Serves as a member of the therapy team. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Master's degree in nursing. One year of responsible psychiatric nurse practitioner experience preferred.
Nurse Practitioner: Bachelor's of Science degree and be a registered nurse who is fully trained and accredited as a Nurse Practitioner. Prescription privileges required. Must be registered in Oregon. Must demonstrate evidence of recent continuing education in field of specialty, psychiatric specialty preferred. Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent and relevant experience.
Salary: See website for details.
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Application information:
Person submitting posting:
Natalie Jones
541-617-4722
Deschutes County – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Behavioral Health Division – Bend, OR
This position… Position works as part of a mental health treatment team. Duties include but are not limited to, performing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnosis; prescribing psychotropic medications to adults with psychiatric and or substance abuse disorders; determining the medical necessity of proposed mental health services; and working collaboratively with other licensed independent practitioners, mental health practitioners, and primary care providers. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications: Master's degree in nursing. One year of responsible psychiatric nurse practitioner experience preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet client needs.
Must have access to reliable transportation and be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions to provide services at a variety of clinic locations.
See website for additional qualifications.
Salary: See website for details.
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Application information:
Person submitting posting:
Natalie Jones
541-617-4722
HArney County –Public Health Nurse – Harney County Health Department, Burns, OR
This position: Full time position for R.N. with Harney County Health Department. Provides a range of Public Health services offered within the community including but not limited to; Immunizations, Contraceptive Care with STD counseling and follow-up, Communicable Disease investigations, and WIC. Maternal Child care experience preferable.
For a full description of this job go to:
Qualifications: State of Oregon Registered Nurse license Equivalent to high school plus additional specialized training in nursing equal to two years of college and over three (3) years of nursing experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties.
Salary: Position is fully benefited. Salary DOE on county wage scale.
Application deadline: Until filled with successful candidate.
Application information: To submit resume or request further details contact Barbara Rothgeb, R.N., Health Department Director.
Person submitting posting: Barbara Rothgeb
Lane County – Community Health Nurse 1 or 2 – Lane County Public Health – Eugene, OR
This position… assesses plans and evaluates individual, family, and public health needs as well as performs home, office or telephone visits explaining basic concepts of prevention of disease and promotion of health; provides direct client services in immunizations, STDs, TB case management, and epidemiological work on communicable disease outbreaks; plans and exchanges information with physicians and other health workers for effective care of the patient and prevention of spread of disease to others; dispenses medication under standing orders of a physician and clinical protocols; and collects laboratory samples and interprets their results where applicable.
Qualifications: CHN1: Practices, principles, and procedures of public and community health nursing; laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of public and community health care nursing; illnesses and diseases associated with public health and treatments available; policies and protocols of relevant program and clinic operations. Apply nursing knowledge and principles in public health and community health care services;
CHN2: Assessment techniques used to analyze a variety of health situations including sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, communicable diseases, immunization status and risks, maternal/child health and other public health situations. Interpret laws, rules and regulations as applied to health care and education.
Salary: CHN1- $22.09-$30.64/hourly, CHN 2- $23.80-$33.00/ hourly, and benefits. http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/HR/Pages/Summary.aspx
Application deadline: 05/20/2013 at 5:00 pm
Application information: www.lanecounty.org/jobs
Contact information: Lane County Human Resources Department, 125 E. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 541-682-3124
Position #213-059
Marion County – Public Health Nurse 2 or 3, Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis (2 Positions) – Marion County Health Department – Salem, OR
This position provides services for the Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis & Epidemiology & Occupational Health service areas at the Marion County Health Department. For a full description of this job go to: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm
Qualifications:
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 2:
1. Associate Degree, or diploma, in nursing, plus two years of experience as a nurse in a public health, social services, or community health setting; OR
2. Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 3:
1. Associate Degree, or diploma, in nursing, plus four years of experience as a nurse in a public health, social services, or community health setting; OR
2. Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, plus two years of experience as a nurse in a public health, social services, or community health setting.
Salary: $26.11 - $33.32 hourly with full benefits package.
Application deadline: Open until the positions are filled.
Contact information: See website above.
Person submitting posting:
Katherine Thompson
(503)540-0933
MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING 3 NURSE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS AT THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. These 3 positions will report to the Director of Nursing Practice with matrixed reporting to Human Resources. The position will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and training materials to address: quality nursing education and professional staff development; serve as subject matter experts and consultants to ensure consistent application of protocols, rules, and policies; provide nursing consultation and lead selected nursing-related quality improvement initiatives; and create and provide oversight for the development of online learning modules and other training materials. The Nursing Development Consultants will assist HR team and nursing supervisors assess technical/professional competency, recommend remedial actions, and address other performance issues of healthcare staff that affect service delivery and quality. Licensure: The applicant needs to be licensed as an RN in Oregon. Education: Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with Master’s degree in Nursing or Public Health preferred. Experience: Three (3) years of community health nursing experience and two (2) years of performing in or assisting with professional nursing development/training services or programs. Salary: $57,043.29 - $85,565.46 Annually Application information: Please apply online at: Contact information: For questions, please call Sarah Rawson, RN, MN, CNS at 503-988-3663 ext. 22848. MULTNOMAH COUNTY- Health Department is seeking to hire a .8 FTE Infection Control Preventionist Nurse.
Some of the responsibilities of this position will be to:
• Develop, implement, and monitor healthcare infection surveillance programs to prevent and minimize the occurrence of infections.
• Assess current infection control practices in Health Department clinics and guide compliance with current requirements from OSHA, JCAHO, CDC, and MCHD Administrative Guidelines.
• Implement and maintain best practice surveillance system for MCHD.
• Monitor Infection rates related to client procedures and client/staff exposure.
• Actively lead or participate in data analysis to identify and prioritize infection risks for MCHD clients and staff.
This position is represented by the ONA Union.
To qualify:
Relevant Work Experience:
Two years Infection Control nursing experience desirable
Education and Training Required: BSN in Nursing; Masters preferred
APIC certification preferred or within a year of hire.
License:
Oregon RN licensure required.
Salary: $59,132.16 - $77,590.08 Annually
Contact information: For questions, please call Sarah Rawson, RN, MN, CNS at 503-988-3663 ext. 22848.
MULTNOMAH – Supervisor – Multnomah Education Service District
This position provides supervision for staff in the planning and implementation of direct health care to students in Multnomah County public schools. Responsible for the supervision, coordination and evaluation of assigned personnel and activities of various programs in the Department of School Health Services.
Qualifications: Valid Oregon license to practice as a registered nurse. Minimum of three years experience within the last seven years in school nursing. (Two years of community health nursing experience may be substituted for up to one year of school health experience.) Bachelor’s degree in nursing, management or other health-related field, or 3 years
experience in MESD Department of School Health Services as a school nurse.
Salary: Full Time $66,945.00 - $72,524.00 / Annual
Job #: APHH 147
Person submitting posting: Steve Moore
MULTNOMAH AND CLACKAMAS COUNTY – RN – Multnomah Education Service District
This position provides comprehensive health services to the students and school communities served by the Multnomah Education Service District.
Qualifications: Valid Oregon license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum experience:
One year within the last five years working as an RN, or
completion of an internship program approved by MESD Department of Health and SocialServices.
Experience in the use of computer systems.
Preferred BSN/BS in a health-related field.
Salary: Annual
Job #: APHH3 145
Person submitting posting: Steve Moore
POLK COUNTY – Licensed Professional Nurse (Correctional Facility) – Public Health Department – Dallas, OR
Job description – This position will perform a variety of nursing duties in a generalized public health nursing program. Work will be primarily in the Correctional Facility but may also work in the Public Health Department as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school for licensed practical nursing and three years of experience in public health or in a clinical setting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Qualifications: Possession of a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Oregon at the time of appointment. Passing a criminal background check in accordance with law (ORS 181.533 et seq) may be a requirement for employment in this position. Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.
Status: Full time, part time or temporary positions available. Schedule for full time is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings and Saturday day shift.
Salary: Salary: $3,241 - $4,098 Full time, will be pro-rated for Part Time plus excellent benefit plan. (No benefits for Temporary positions)
Application Deadline: May 20, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Application information: A Polk County employment application is required. Obtain application from www.co.polk.or.us, Courthouse, or Jobline at (503) 831-3010. Submit application to: Polk County Human Resources, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338, e-mail to HR@co.polk.or.us or fax to (503) 623-1889. If you wish to apply for Veterans’ Hiring Preference, please complete the form available from our website or the Courthouse lobby.
Person submitting posting: Lynn Hall
POLK COUNTY – Medical Assistant – Public Health Department, Jail Health Services – Dallas, OR
Job Description: Assists professional staff. Performs duties related to the health and welfare of individuals and families; responsible for some teaching, counseling and assessing of the client; performs tests; responsible for the upkeep of exam rooms, lab, and equipment as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of the equivalent GED certificate. Three years experience in a medical clinic and with college level nursing courses preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Qualifications: Medical Assistant Certificate required at the time of appointment. Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment. Passing a criminal background check in accordance with law (ORS 181.533 et seq) may be a requirement for employment in this position.
Status: Full time, part time or temporary positions available. Schedule for full time is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings and Saturday day shift.
Salary: $2,526 - $3,190 monthly full time, pro-rated for part time (starting salary is typically at the lower end of the range) plus excellent benefit plan (no benefits for temporary positions)
Application Deadline: May 20, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Application information: A Polk County employment application is required. Obtain application from www.co.polk.or.us, Courthouse, or Jobline at (503) 831-3010. Submit application to: Polk County Human Resources, 850 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon 97338, e-mail to HR@co.polk.or.us or fax to (503) 623-1889. If you wish to apply for Veterans’ Hiring Preference, please complete the form available from our website or the Courthouse lobby.
Person submitting posting: Lynn Hall
Polk County – Community Health Nurse – Polk County Public Health – Dallas, OR
Specific assignment areas include Family Planning and home visits. Completes required reports and collects required specimens. Provides Family Planning Services, participates in family planning clinic, provides follow up between clinics, and administers immunizations.
Qualifications: Degree in nursing, and a minimum of one year experience in public health or clinical setting; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Qualifications: Possession of a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Oregon at the time of appointment. Passing a criminal background check may be a requirement for employment in this position. Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.
Salary: $3,941 - $4,989 monthly plus excellent benefit plan
Application deadline: Until Sufficient Applications Received.
Application information: A Polk County employment application is required. Obtain application from www.co.polk.or.us, Courthouse, or Jobline at (503) 623-1888. Submit application to: Polk County Human Resources, 850 Main Street, Dallas, OR 97338, e-mail to: HR@co.polk.or.us or fax to (503) 623-1889. To apply for Veterans’ Hiring Preference, please complete the form available from our website or the Courthouse lobby.
** Do not submit a résumé, reference letters, transcripts or certificates with your application. They will not be considered at the application stage. You may provide them at the interview, if you are selected to interview. You may include a cover letter, if desired. Polk County will not process applications that are not signed, illegible, delayed/lost in the mail, or incomplete as a result of e-mailing/faxing.
Person submitting posting: Lynn Hall
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