What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Join our team as a Public Health Nurse – Maternity Case Management at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. 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.
What We Offer
- $40.84-$50.03/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- $5,000 sign-on bonus $2,000 bonus at 12 months of employment
- Additional pay for your bilingual skills
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete OB intakes
- Offer and enroll patients in the Maternity Case Management Program
- Provide education and support to patients on the Maternity Case Management Program
- This position includes home visiting as part of the essential functions
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Associate's Degree with two years’ experience in parent-child nursing may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree
- Experience: Six months of experience providing newborn exams is preferred
- Licenses/Certificates/Registration:
- WA State RN License; 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.
- Military Nurses are not required to obtain a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification within 90 days of hire
- An International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) may be required
- Valid Driver's License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10
- 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 various tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions
- Ability to effectively and professionally interact with a variety of patients, patients' families, and employees.
- Ability to understand, assess, and react effectively to the unique needs of patients in all age groups.
- Basic proficiency with Word, Excel, and EMR
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Salary : $41 - $50
