Public Health Nurse

Ho-Chunk•Toppenish, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) focuses on communicable disease surveillance, case management, and community-based health promotion activities to support the public health mission of the Yakama Service Unit. Services are performed on-site at YIHC and at community outreach events within the Yakama Nation Reservation. Supports the YIHC Public Health Nursing Department. Requires coordination with external public health agencies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Drive to outreach or community activities.