Job Summary
The Public Health Nurse II works in a population-based practice setting in Clark County. The position emphasizes health promotion, prevention of health problems, and harm reduction strategies. 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, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
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. PHN II’s are to be knowledgeable about the Quad Council Coalition (QCC) of Public Health Nursing Organizations Competencies into their public health work.
Based on the epidemiology of the issue, may assess, plan, implement and/or evaluate public health interventions. Daily activities may involve public health functions that include assessment and assurance activities; participation in the policy formulation process; participation in community partnerships; health promotion; disease prevention and response; Harm Reduction practices and Syringe Services; immunizations, STD and HIV counseling and testing;
This is a represented union position that reports directly to the Program Manager of the STD HIV Prevention Program. This position will work an 8-hour schedule Monday through Friday.
This position is represented by Local 335 – LIUNA (Health Care Division, Laborers International Union of North America).
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of increasingly responsible work experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the position. Experience should document knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the position.
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.
An online application is required. For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Salary Grade: Local 335.391 ($30.28 - $39.53) per hour
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.