Public Health Nurse; Community Health Services - Part time

Public Health Nurse (Community Health Services) – Part Time
Yakima, WA

Employment Duration: Part-time
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Job : 16345

• $39.30–$48.14 DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• $3,500 Hiring Bonus Structure.
  • At Hire: $1,050.00
  • At 180 Days (6 months): $1,400.00
  • At 12 months: $1,050.00
• Bonus prorated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
• Additional 4% differential for bilingual skills
• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

• Provide client care, discuss chief complaint, obtain vital signs and complete health history. Develop a baseline physical assessment.
• Review and evaluate referrals for Maternal and Pediatric clients received from Case Management, Clinical staff and Outside Agencies.
• Determine client needs based on screening and assessment tools.
• Develop plan of care with client based on health history, health behavior, and needs, including health and parenting education identified in screening tools.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop plan of care. Maintain regular contact with other professionals involved in delivering services to ensure coordination of services.
• Maintain contact with client as needed to provide intervention and evaluate plan of care.
• Participate in ongoing screening and evaluation of client’s needs, revising plan of care as needed.
• Provide office and/or home visits for clients throughout pregnancy and postpartum period and perform assessment of newborn within one week of delivery.
• Perform interventions and health education for prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care clients as requested.
• Maintain files and forms documenting intervention activities in compliance with State, Clinic, and grant guidelines.
• Serve as mentor to nursing students, community health workers, and new Public Health Nursing staff.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Associate’s Degree with two years’ experience in parent-child nursing may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree. Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) only: education must meet National Service Office (NSO) requirements and/or variances.
• Six months newborn exam experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• If RN license is in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, the following requirements apply:
  • Submit proof of license in state of residence.
  • Submit proof of completion for the required suicide prevention training during 1st week of onboarding.
  • If relocating to Washington State, obtain WA RN license within 6 months of hire.
  • Update primary state of residence within 60 days (applies to anyone relocating to Washington State)
  • Military Nurses are not required to obtain Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification within 90 days of hire.
• May require the following certification based on location and job duties performed:
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate level 10 language proficiency to receive bilingual differential pay.
• Knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques, nursing concepts, procedures, medications for mother/baby.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients, patients’ families and employees in a professional manner.
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

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