Public Health Nurse in Walla Walla, Washington at Family Medical Center

Join our team as a part-time Public Health Nurse (Community Health Service) at Walla Walla Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, 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.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $39.30-$48.14 DOE with the 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 will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

• Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous 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 assessment

• Reviews and evaluates referrals for Maternal and Pediatric clients received from Case Management, Clinical staff and Outside Agencies

• Determines client needs based on screening and assessment tools

• Develops plan of care with client based on health history, health behavior, and needs for health and parenting education identified in screening tools

• Collaborates with other healthcare providers in developing plan of care. Maintains regular contact with other professionals involved in delivering services to client to ensure coordination of services

• Maintains contact with client as needed to provide intervention and evaluate plan of care

• Participates in ongoing screening and evaluation of client’s needs, revising plan of care as needed

• Provides office and/or home visits for clients throughout the pregnancy and postpartum period and performs assessment of newborn within one week of delivery

• Performs interventions and health education for prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care clients as requested

• Maintains files and forms that document intervention activities, in compliance with State, Clinic, and grant guidelines

• Serves as a mentor to nursing students, community health workers, and new Public Health Nursing staff

• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Associate’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 variances

• Six months newborn exam experience preferred

• Registered Nurse license for the state of practice

• If RN license is in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, the following requirements apply:

  • Must submit proof of license in state of residence

  • Must submit proof of completion for the required suicide prevention training during 1st week of onboarding

  • If relocating to Washington State, must obtain WA RN license within 6 months of hire

  • Must 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 the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Knowledge of and skill in using therapeutic communication techniques. Knowledge of established professional nursing concepts and all nursing procedures. Knowledge of the uses and effects of mother/baby medications. 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. Ability to understand, assess and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in all age groups. Basic 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.