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Public Health Nurse II - Infection Prevention Program (PROJECT position)

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Nov 17, 2021
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

 

The Public Health Nurse II works in a population-based practice setting in Clark County. The position provides expertise in assessing infection prevention practices and capacity, outbreak management, preparation efforts for highly pathogenic infections (e.g. Ebola, measles), and surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) with the primary focus on non-hospital settings (e.g., ambulatory care, long-term care facilities). This is a represented position that reports directly to the Infection Prevention Program Manager. This position will work an 8-hour schedule Monday through Friday.

 

Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting the public health mission of the department; providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all department clients; honoring diversity of all department employees and constituents; participating in department training; and striving for personal excellence in public health work.

 

Qualifications

This is for a limited-duration PROJECT position expected to end 11/30/2023.

 

Education and Experience: 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
  • Two to four years combination of experience to include clinical experience in a healthcare facility and infection prevention, epidemiology, or infectious disease surveillance experience.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal, State and Regional requirements.
  • Strong background using science and data to make decisions and implement public health services.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Certificate in Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) or eligible for certification within 2 years of hire.
  • Master's in Public Health (MPH).
  • Research and basic statistical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated experience effectively communicating with others, verbally and in writing, including the use of e-mail systems and the development of complex, clinical, or technical documents.
  • Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC) training course or equivalent desired.

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

                                                                                             

Salary Grade: Local 335.391 ($30.28 - $39.53) per hour

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

Local 335.391 ($30.28 - $39.53) per hour
About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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