Job Summary This position supports the Communicable Disease & Tuberculosis (TB) services unit within the Clark County Public Health Infectious Disease Program.
This unit is responsible for the investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases in Clark County. The unit provides rapid response to disease outbreaks, including case investigation, TB case management, response, and implementation of preventive measures to control disease spread in the community.
The incumbent will perform a variety of public health nursing activities related to the control of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, including surveillance and response. Activities include client interviews, implementation of disease control measures, case management, policy development, partnerships, communication, education, and problem solving. Services are provided at a variety of locations, such as over the phone, client homes and other community locations according to protocols and under the oversight of the Program Manager and the Health Officer. The position emphasizes health promotion and prevention of health problems. 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, ethnicity, and sexual orientations. This is a union represented position that reports directly to the Infectious Disease Program Manager. This position will work an 8-hour schedule Monday through Friday.
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.
This position is represented by Local 335 – LIUNA (Health Care Division, Laborers International Union of North America).
This position has the option of a partial remote work environment. However, the candidate selected must reside in OR or WA. No exceptions.
This job posting is open until filled. Interviews may be scheduled on an ongoing basis as qualified candidates apply. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
Knowledge of:
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; they are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
Ability to:
Other Necessary Qualifications:
SELECTION PROCESS
If you wish to upload a resume or other documents: Resumes and documents must be attached together in the ‘Resume Upload’ section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review (Pass/Fail) – An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.
Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Salary GradeLocal 335.11A
Salary Range$36.00 - $51.56- per hour
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.00 - $51.56 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36 - $52
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