ABOUT THE POSITION

Do you have a passion and dedication to caring and advocating for your community and our patients? Do you find yourself energized and engaged when working in an evolving and challenging environment with a focus on continuous improvement? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a talented and passionate team!
We are seeking a Community Health Nurse, pediatric experience is a plus, to provide a variety of professional population-focused community and public health nursing services in health promotion, prevention and disease control programs; and to perform related duties as assigned.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE 1: TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required. College-level coursework in the social sciences, and additional nursing training within a community or public health curriculum desirable.
• Nursing experience in public health or community health care services desirable.

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE 2: TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• State of Oregon Nursing License- (copy of original or web document)
• Diploma (copy of original is fine)
• NPI (downloaded copy acceptable) NPI should reflect Oregon address by time of hire
• Current BLS/CPR (copy of original is fine)
• Valid Photo ID must be presented at the Letter of Hire meeting
• *Please provide a copy of your resume

NOTES:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
  Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

• Performs independent, comprehensive telephone and clinical triaging, and facilitates care coordination through a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides patient education as an integral part of the services offered.
• Acts as relief nurse, triages and screens walk-in patients to assess the severity of the patient’s condition and the need for provider intervention.
• Communicates with providers regarding determinations and situations, documents events appropriately.
• Prepares and administers oral, subcutaneous, intra-muscular and intravenous medications.
• Independently instructs and demonstrates to patients how to provide self-care.
• Instructs patient in self-medication of prescribed pharmaceutical agents.