Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse (Public Health Nurse 2)

State of Oregon • Hillsboro, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD) is seeking a dedicated Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse (Public Health Nurse 2) to join the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) team. In this vital role, you will help protect the health of Oregon’s youngest residents by ensuring timely follow-up for newborns at high risk of serious congenital disorders. The Newborn Screening Section tests more than 45 conditions, including Phenylketonuria (PKU), Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency—conditions where early detection can prevent lifelong disability or even save lives. This position is essential to Oregon’s public health system and may require work during inclement weather or other emergencies. The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory is a cornerstone of public health, performing millions of tests annually to support disease prevention, emergency response, and newborn screening for Oregon and beyond. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and making a difference from day one, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• Master's degree in either Nursing or Public Health and four years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience OR Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative or teaching experience.
• Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication of critical test results, with the ability to coordinate timely follow-up actions with medical providers.
• Strong understanding of public health principles, with familiarity in newborn screening programs.
• Foundational knowledge of genetics and inherited conditions to support accurate interpretation and education.
• Experience creating education materials tailored to diverse audiences (providers and families).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Communicate newborn screening results to providers.
• Support providers in timely follow-up actions, including coordination of confirmatory testing, and specialist referrals.
• Develop education materials on newborn screening conditions for providers and families.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level