Public Health Nurse II - Harm Reduction

Washington County Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is hiring a Variable Hour Public Health Nurse II to join the Harm Reduction team.

The Harm Reduction team is part of the Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC) Branch within the Public Health Division. To learn more about our branch, please visit: IPAC

About the Opportunity
In this position, you will conduct outreach testing for communicable disease to populations at high risk for HIV, Hepatitis C, and syphilis. Under the direction of the County Health Officer and Public Health Nursing Supervisor, you will work with other public health nurses and community health workers to provide harm reduction services as part of a mobile outreach team. The outreach work will include providing education, information, and resources on infection prevention, basic wound care, harm reduction activities, and referral support, as well as broadening access and opportunity to trauma-informed prevention and intervention services for individuals with substance use disorders, housing instability, and/or mental health challenges. Additionally, you will work with individuals from various backgrounds to identify sexual and communicable disease in high-risk individuals through point of care testing.

This position will be oriented to communicable disease and public health work and will require providing communicable disease treatment in the field to individuals that are unable to access treatment through usual means. The position works as part of a team and requires a commitment to collaboration, communication, and support.

Due to the nature of duties, this position travels the majority of time via a mobile van and provide in-person services only, remote work is not eligible.

Variable hour positions are at-will and hours are limited to maximum of 20 hours per week. These positions will accrue sick time and are not eligible for vacation accrual, holiday pay, or other customary benefits such as medical, dental, or vision insurance benefits.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate is skilled in written and verbal communication and have the ability to engage individuals using calm, nonjudgmental tone and language as a Washington County representative when working with community leaders, partners and individuals. They will have knowledge of harm reduction strategies and outreach work or have experience with individuals with substance use disorder, mental or behavioral health conditions. They will also have proficiency in various computer applications to complete forms, correspondence, spreadsheets, and data entry. Proficiency in Electronic Health Records, preferably EPIC, is desired. Additionally, they will have organizational skills for efficient fieldwork including flexibility, multi-tasking and dependability. Ability to provide advocacy and expertise to community partners and harm reduction staff at Washington County Public Health is highly preferred.

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

Education and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications 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.

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon or ability to obtain the license within 30 days of appointment.
• Please be advised that this position requires to pass a criminal background check post offer.
• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy-Vehicles.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Selection Process

1. 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.
2. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Depending on the number of applications received, we may conduct additional screening based on the preferred qualifications.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial screening process as soon as possible.
4. Reference Checks: We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate, generally 3-4 professional references.
5. Conditional Offer: The final candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving record check as pre-employment conditions.

• Visit https://www.GovernmentJobs.com/home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
• For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.