Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child Health

Public Health Nurse

Maternal Child Health

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LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 736

AVAILABLE POSITION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Applicant will need to perform a variety of community health nursing duties, participating actively in program
planning, representing community health nursing in community groups by providing nursing expertise and
support. Also must have the ability to provide highly skilled professional nursing in a designated area or
specialty such as community health and home visiting and have the ability to utilize the nursing process in the
establishment of care for our clients.

Assess, plan, evaluate and implement general community health nursing service in assigned area of
responsibility or special program.

Make home or office visits, giving direct patient care within the scope of standing orders, explaining
basic concepts of prevention of disease and promotion of mental and

physical health; teaching and demonstrating to patients and families nursing care, and assisting
families in understanding health needs and methods of meeting needs.

Plan and exchange information with physicians and other health workers for more effective care of the
individual patient; take responsibility for development of community organization and planning for
health services with community groups.

Maintain records for nursing services to families and clinics, and make reports as required.

Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Qualified candidate must possess a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Possession of
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a valid motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a
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condition of employment. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
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SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
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Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to
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work. We offer competitive benefit plans.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
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o Family plans are less than $15 per month
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Vacation and Floating Days
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h Paid Holiday Time

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p Sick & Bereavement Time

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

si County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits

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Longevity Incentive
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

o Fully Paid by County

We offer a Work/Life Balance with our workweek is 37.5 hours. With our reduced schedule, it allows for a
healthier work life balance.

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary

SALARY RANGE: $5,509 - $7,035 Depending on Qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn

County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.