Public Health Nurse I or II

About the role

Jefferson County Public Health is a valued and trusted resource, always working for a safer and healthier community. Join our Communicable Disease team!

Responsibilities

• Investigate and report incidences of communicable diseases in Jefferson County; receive lab results and identify reportable cases;
• Perform case investigations and provide findings, contact identification, notification, and counseling services to individuals with communicable diseases or health conditions, including SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19), STIs, and TB.
• Enter case data in WA State DOH database.
• Identify and report outbreaks.
• Staff Immunization clinics and administer vaccinations to children and adults, including COVID-19 vaccinations; order supplies and vaccines for clinics; complete accountability reports; maintain records.
• May staff off-site clinics, including vaccination clinics.
• Staff Harm Reduction Program clinics and provide related harm reduction strategies including Naloxone training and distribution, nurse care navigation, and referral to community supports.
• Provide consultation to medical providers for difficult and complex cases; serve as an internal consultant or resource person.
• Refer clients to other appropriate community agencies and facilitate linkages.
• Educate and instruct individuals and groups of all ages in health promotion activities.
• Keep confidential patient health records and statistical data.
• Meet grant deliverables in a timely and succinct manner.
• Research infectious disease issues to remain abreast of outbreaks with any changes in treatment or epidemiological practices.
• Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 prevention and evolving guidelines; on guidance and vaccination recommendations; serve as a resource for providers, Schools, and other partners.
• Prepare work flow procedures, forms, instructional materials, surveys and promotional materials.
• Participate in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.

Qualifications

• PHN I: Public Health Nursing Certification from an NLN accredited program and/or a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• PHN II: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a college or university accredited by the National League of Nursing; and a minimum of two (2) years Public Health nursing experience in a Public Health agency. An appropriate advanced nursing degree or extensive clinical nursing practice in a variety of settings may be substituted for the two (2) years of Public Health Nursing experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Pay

• PHN I Grade 33, starting pay typically $35.47/hr. Full hourly range $35.47-$43.62, DOE.
• PHN II Grade 35, starting pay typically $38.20/hr. Full hourly range $38.20-$46.98, DOE.

Schedule

• Part time status.

Benefits

• UFCW, 32 hrs/wk with benefits.
• Full medical benefits, including dental and vision.
• Retirement provided through Washington State DRS.
• Plus 12 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays, sick leave, and bereavement leave.