Public Health Nurse

Part Time Public Health Nurse (Community Health Service)Join our team at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.Position Highlights:$39.69-$48.62 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates$1,400 Hiring Bonus Structure At Hire: $420.00At 180 Days (6 months): $560.00At 12 months: $420.00Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours workedHealth insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!What You'll Do:Provides client care, discussing chief complaint and obtaining vital signs and complete health history for the patient. Develops a baseline physical assessmentReviews and evaluates referrals for Maternal and Pediatric clients received from Case Management, Clinical staff and Outside AgenciesDetermines client needs based on screening and assessment toolsDevelops plan of care with client based on health history, health behavior, and needs for health and parenting education identified in screening toolsCollaborates with other healthcare providers in developing plan of care. Maintain regular contact with other professionals involved in delivering services to client to ensure coordination of servicesMaintains contact with client as needed to provide intervention and evaluate plan of careParticipates in ongoing screening and evaluation of client's needs, revising plan of care as neededProvides office and/or home visits for clients throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period and performs assessment of newborn within one week of deliveryPerforms interventions and health education for prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care clients as requestedMaintains files and forms that document intervention activities, in compliance with State, Clinic, and grant guidelinesServes as a mentor to nursing students, community health workers, and new Public Health Nursing staffPerforms clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirementsPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in NursingAssociate's Degree with two years' experience in parent-child nursing may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree.Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) only: Required education must meet terms of National Service Office (NSO) requirements and/or variancesSix months newborn exam experience preferredRegistered Nurse license for the state of practiceIf RN license is in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, the following requirements apply: Must submit proof of license in state of residenceMust submit proof of completion for the required suicide prevention training during 1st week of onboardingIf relocating to Washington State, must obtain WA RN license within 6 months of hireMust 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 hireMay 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 coverageThis position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achievedBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Knowledge of and skill in using therapeutic communication techniquesKnowledge of established professional nursing concepts and all nursing proceduresKnowledge of the uses and effects of mother/baby medicationsEffective verbal, written and listening communication skillsAbility to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptionsAbility to effectively interact with a variety of patients, patients' families and employees in a professional mannerAbility to understand, assess and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in all age groupsBasic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Word, Excel, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Our Mission Statement"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.