Public Health Registered Nurse Per Diem - Walla Walla County - Community Health Department
Description:
Position: Public Health Registered Nurse Per Diem
Salary Range: $29.35 per hour to $39.35 per hour Per Diem Rate: DOQ, DOE
Location: Community Health Department
Employment Type: Per Diem, No Benefits
Open Until Filled
Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This position will offer professional nursing support in the administration of vaccines, blood draws, urine sampling and other medication or diagnostic functions to promote public health in our community. This position may also perform additional tasks such as disease investigations and education and perform other miscellaneous public health functions as needed. This position will be used to create an on-call list of registered nurses to assist the department during planned events, outbreaks, and emergencies. Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work will be performed both inside and outside of the Community Health Department. May be exposed to a variety of environmental or chemical allergens. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and peripherals.
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of the principals and practices of Nursing, Washington State Nurse Practice Act, management, communicable disease control, epidemiology, and health education. Ability to write clear reports. Ability to communicate with clients. Knowledge of principles of confidentiality. Ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, and judgment in carrying out work. Ability to work with multicultural, multi-lingual, and challenged individuals and families. Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Knowledge of Standard Precautions and work around bloodborne pathogens. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (Fit-tested N95) and work around people with infectious diseases. Associate degree in nursing from an approved two-year or technical college nursing program. Experience in vaccine administration highly recommended. Current in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A current valid Registered Nursing license for the State of Washington. Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, or sign an exemption and participate in the employee health program. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check.
Application: Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT