Public Health Nurse II (Variable Hour)

Washington County Department of Health and Human Services is hiring for a Variable Hour Public Health Nurse II position to join the Home Visiting Nurse Team within Maternal, Child, and Family (MCF) Program at Public Health Division.

About the Program:

Our program is innovative and collaborative in supporting and advancing the belief that healthy, resilient families contribute directly to children's healthy development, school readiness, and future success.

To learn more about the Division, please use this link: Public Health Division

About the Opportunity:

This position would be a part of the Family Connects Home Visiting Team, which provides home visiting services to families with newborns and young children in Washington County. This position partners with parents/caregivers of newborns to help problem solve, connect them with resources, help with breastfeeding, and provide education about childhood growth and development.

• Variable hour positions are at-will (not part of the Oregon Nurse Association) and hours will vary from 0-20 hours per week depending on the program needs. These positions will accrue sick time, but are not eligible for vacation accrual, paid holiday, or other customary benefits such as health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with new parents and their babies. They are comfortable working independently serving a variety of families throughout the county.

They also have experience working as a home visitor nurse for infants, children, and their families. Additionally, they have some knowledge of Washington County and the resources available in the community.

Why Washington County?

Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity.

Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Public Health Nurse II.

Education and Experience:

A candidate must meet one of the following criteria to be considered.

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing;

OR

• An Associate's Degree or Diploma in nursing, college-level coursework in the social sciences, and additional nursing training within a public health curriculum including completion of a Public Health Nursing Certificate program (or equivalent); AND two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in community or public health nursing or related settings.

Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities and Specialty Requirements:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon or ability to obtain license within 30 days of appointment.

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.

• A criminal background check is required post offer.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses if applicable.

  Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our commitment to you:

Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony.

We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

• Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. 

• MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.

• Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

• Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving record check as pre-employment conditions.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Status of Your Application:

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment

Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov

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