Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse focuses on communicable disease surveillance, case management, and community-based health promotion activities to support the public health mission of the Yakama Service Unit.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct case management, outreach, and contact tracing for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, STIs, and measles.
• Perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis and other conditions.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal public health departments to ensure data reporting compliance and continuity of care.
• Order and act upon laboratory results; notify patients of findings and provide counseling/education.
• Develop and deliver public health education sessions for individuals, families, and community groups.
• Perform field visits for community health follow-up and document all activities in the EHR or approved public health information systems.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease control and contact tracing protocols.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with public health entities and interdisciplinary teams.

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a professional nursing program approved by a state accreditation agency.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in public health nursing or community outreach.

Supervisory Responsibility:

There are no supervisory requirements for this position.

Work Environment:

Services are performed on-site at YIHC and at community outreach events within the Yakama Nation Reservation.

Physical Demands:

Must be capable of performing community field visits and participating in outreach health promotion activities.

Role and Location Specific Functions:

Supports the YIHC Public Health Nursing Department. Requires coordination with external public health agencies.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Up to 40 hours per week; regular clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed federal holidays.

Travel Requirements:

Required to drive to outreach or community activities. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Clearance/License Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Favorable background investigation and fingerprinting; must meet HSPD-12 requirements.

The nurse must be eligible to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and must not be excluded, suspended, or otherwise ineligible under any federal or state healthcare program.

Other duties may be assigned.

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Note: This position is being posted in anticipation of award of a federal contract. Employment is contingent upon Flatwater Group being awarded the contract and meeting all requirements set forth by the contracting agency. Candidates are encouraged to apply and may be contacted for further evaluation as part of the proposal process.