Job Summary

This position supports the Communicable Disease & Tuberculosis (TB) services unit within the Clark County Public Health Infectious Disease Program. This unit is responsible for the investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases in Clark County. The unit provides rapid response to disease outbreaks, including case investigation, TB case management, response, and implementation of preventive measures to control disease spread in the community. The incumbent will perform a variety of public health nursing activities related to the control of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, including surveillance and response. Activities include client interviews, implementation of disease control measures, case management, policy development, partnerships, communication, education, and problem solving. Services are provided at a variety of locations, such as over the phone, client homes and other community locations according to protocols and under the oversight of the Program Manager and the Health Officer. The position emphasizes health promotion and prevention of health problems. Activities may be focused on the individual, the community, or the systems level, depending on how the issue may best be addressed. Public Health Nurses often work with people of diverse cultures, ethnicity, and sexual orientations. This is a union represented position that reports directly to the Infectious Disease Program Manager. This position will work an 8-hour schedule Monday through Friday. Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting the public health mission of the department; providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all department clients; honoring diversity of all department employees and constituents; participating in department training; and striving for personal excellence in public health work. This position is represented by Local 335 -- LIUNA (Health Care Division, Laborers International Union of North America). This position has the option of a partial remote work environment. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No exceptions. This job posting is open until filled. Interviews may be scheduled on an ongoing basis as qualified candidates apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

• Two to four years combination of experience to include clinical experience in a healthcare facility and infection prevention, epidemiology, or infectious disease surveillance experience.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal, State and Regional requirements.

• Strong background using science and data to make decisions and implement public health services.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or Public Health (MPH).

• Research and basic statistical knowledge.

• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating with others, verbally and in writing, including the use of e-mail systems and the development of complex, clinical, or technical documents.

New graduates will be considered if the candidate had a public health practicum that included experience in a public health setting. Current Washington State RN license and valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment to the position. Finalists for the position must submit to a criminal background check, as required by RCW 43.43.830. 

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