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Description:

Note: This position is open until filled, with a first review date of 03/03/2021. This position is in a union represented bargaining unit and eligible for union membership.

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Under the direction of the Communicable Disease Supervisor or designee, the incumbent will perform a variety of public health nursing activities related to the control of communicable diseases, including surveillance and response. Activities include client interviews, implementation of disease control measures, policy development, partnerships, communication, education, and problem solving.

Incumbent will work collaboratively with clients and various disciplines and agencies in the county, region, and state to control and prevent communicable diseases in Snohomish County. The public health nurse serves as an expert on communicable disease health issues and applies a working knowledge of public health nursing practices and concepts of disease epidemiology, prevention and health promotion to situations involving individuals, families and targeted populations. The public health nurse demonstrates cultural competency in the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and socioeconomic circumstances to influence effective change at multi-levels of communicable disease control and prevention.

Education and Experience Required:

• Education: A Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Experience: One year of recent, relevant experience in communicable disease control or public/community health nursing

OR In place of the above experience, the incumbent may possess relevant experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above

Licenses, Certifications and Other:

• A valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain one by date of hire
• Experience in community based services or public/community health nursing, Preferred
• Two or more years of experience with a public health agency, Preferred
• Two or more years of experience in communicable disease control, Preferred
• Acute nursing care experience within last 10 years, Preferred
• Experience with emergency preparedness response, Preferred
• Fluency in a foreign language/culture, Preferred
• Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish Health District’s insurance carrier
• Background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830

Snohomish Health District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,365.00 - $7,636.00 per month