Public Health Nurse II (RN)

ABOUT THE JOB
This position will work with the Public Health clinical team that provides a variety of services to the community to include Family Planning services, communicable disease investigation, Tuberculosis case management, Home Visiting programs, and immunizations.

This position is responsible for investigating reportable communicable diseases through telephone case interviews, contact tracing; act as a consultant for outbreaks in congregate facilities; provide education to community members & providers regarding communicable diseases. As well as, utilizing standing orders and protocols to provide birth control options, STI screening, treatment, and education for clients, utilizing standing orders to provide immunizations to clients; coordinating yearly outreach immunization events in the community, and providing case management, education, and support to community members diagnosed with active Tuberculosis. 

BONUS ELIGIBLE
*This position is eligible for a Commitment Bonus equivalent to 3 months salary with an agreement to stay with Polk County Public Health for a period of at least 24 months

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an associate’s degree in nursing, BSN Preferred. Experience in public health, hospital or a clinic setting is preferred, but not required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess and maintain a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Oregon at the time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
*Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred which includes a 5% pay differentialPolk County, the Organization:
Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work.  We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business.  We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual.  We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.
 
Benefits:

• Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly (increasing with years of service)
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits with employee paying only 10% of the premium which covers all members of the employee's immediate family
• Life Insurance - employer paid
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
• HRSA/NHSC approved site for certain positions

Our Community:
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the county spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
 
The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country”. Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
 
Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University, and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. Western was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position.** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach the Veterans' Preference Form (available on our website) and your DD-214/215 and/or disability letter. **
 
** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **

Salary : $68,868 - $87,132