Leading the Way in Newborn Health: Join Us as a Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse-Supervisor in Oregon!
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, Newborn Screening Section, situated in Hillsboro, Oregon, has a career opportunity for a Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse-Supervisor (Public Health Nurse 2) to perform the critical functions of case management/follow-up of newborns who are “at risk” for a congenital disorder identified through screening, and lead the follow-up unit staff.
The Newborn Screening Section (NBS) of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory performs testing to detect congenital disorders in newborn babies, including: PKU, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and more. The purpose is to provide timely detection and intervention to prevent life-long mental or physical impairment or death, related to the disorder.
As the Newborn Screening (NBS) Public Health Nurse-Supervisor, you will establish policies and procedures to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up of newborn screening samples and test results and provide medical and test interpretation consultations to medical providers and families for all conditions listed on the Oregon newborn screening panel. You will also plan, organize, and conduct evaluations of NBS follow-up services.
This position serves as a key contact between internal staff, OHSU consultants, primary care providers and submitters, and is responsible for orientation, mentoring, and acts as a lead worker for Newborn Screen follow-up staff. This position is considered essential and may be required to work during inclement weather or other hazardous conditions.
Responsibilities may include:
This is a full-time, permanent, classified position that is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.
What's in it for you?
Join our team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Monthly Salary Range: $6,316 - $9,588
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree in either Nursing or Public Health and four years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience, OR;
A bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising administrative or teaching experience.
Special Qualifications: Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon. Must be able to travel in-state (Oregon) and out-of-state, and travel overnight.
Desired Attributes:
Working Conditions:
The work of this role will be performed at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, located at 7202 NE Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Must have a valid driver's license or means of daily and overnight reliable transportation. Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state, and travel overnight. Travel is expected to attend meetings, and conferences, make presentations, and meet with partners. May occasionally be required to work more than eight hours per day and weekends during public health emergencies.
How to Apply:
Please apply at the following link:
Close Date: 10/03/2023
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.