Public Health Nurse II - Harm Reduction

THE POSITION

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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

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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