Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse-Supervisor

Leading the Way in Newborn Health: Join Us as a Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse-Supervisor in Oregon!

The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, Newborn Screening Section, situated in Hillsboro, Oregon, has a career opportunity for a Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse-Supervisor (Public Health Nurse 2) to perform the critical functions of case management/follow-up of newborns who are “at risk” for a congenital disorder identified through screening, and lead the follow-up unit staff. 

The Newborn Screening Section (NBS) of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory performs testing to detect congenital disorders in newborn babies, including: PKU, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, and more. The purpose is to provide timely detection and intervention to prevent life-long mental or physical impairment or death, related to the disorder. 

As the Newborn Screening (NBS) Public Health Nurse-Supervisor, you will establish policies and procedures to ensure timely and appropriate follow-up of newborn screening samples and test results and provide medical and test interpretation consultations to medical providers and families for all conditions listed on the Oregon newborn screening panel. You will also plan, organize, and conduct evaluations of NBS follow-up services.

This position serves as a key contact between internal staff, OHSU consultants, primary care providers and submitters, and is responsible for orientation, mentoring, and acts as a lead worker for Newborn Screen follow-up staff. This position is considered essential and may be required to work during inclement weather or other hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support recruitment, on-boarding and off-board of all NBS follow-up unit staff.
• Provide direction and guidance for all NBS follow-up unit staff including training, orientation, performance reviews, and goal setting.
• Maintain clinical awareness of NBS follow-up processes.
• Support NBS Section Manager with Workday processes for all NBS follow-up unit staff.
• Work with NBS Program Manager on staff development, retention, and succession planning for the NBS follow-up unit.
• Maintain expertise in case management, follow-up, diagnosis, and treatment of infants with congenital disorders on the screening panel.
• Maintain awareness on all HR policies and procedures that affect NBS follow-up unit staff.
• Work with NBS follow-up unit to build a strong team that is equity-focused through anti-racism training and resources.
• Work with the NBS program manager and the manager of the operations team to coordinate the sample receiving, accessioning, and reporting process.
• Assist in the design and development of NBS projects in cooperation with OSPHL leadership, laboratory staff, and medical consultants.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position that is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

What's in it for you?
Join our team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with minimal out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year.
  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual starts at 8 hours each month with increases every 5 years.
• Pension and Retirement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,316 - $9,588

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications: A 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;
A 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.

Special Qualifications: Must have a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon. Must be able to travel in-state (Oregon) and out-of-state, and travel overnight.

Desired Attributes:

• Applied professional experience in newborn screening specimen collection.
• Experience applying principles of management, process improvement, resource allocation, strategic planning, and leadership directives.
• Experience applying practices and procedures of administrative systems typical to complex organizations.
• Experience applying techniques and methods of disseminating communication within an organization.
• Experience with the executive and legislative decision-making process.
• Experience in electronic data exchange systems and messaging design and configurations.
• Public health systems and data experience.
• Working knowledge of clinical health care systems.
• Experience with data collection and use methodologies.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a nursing degree in public health or an equivalent clinical field.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:

The work of this role will be performed at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, located at 7202 NE Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Must have a valid driver's license or means of daily and overnight reliable transportation. Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state, and travel overnight. Travel is expected to attend meetings, and conferences, make presentations, and meet with partners. May occasionally be required to work more than eight hours per day and weekends during public health emergencies.

How to Apply:

Please apply at the following link:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hillsboro--OHA--Evergreen-Parkway/Newborn-Screening-Public-Health-Nurse-Supervisor--Public-Health-Nurse-2---Hillsboro--OR--On-Site-_REQ-137912

Close Date: 10/03/2023

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Hillsboro--OHA--Evergreen-Parkway/Newborn-Screening-Public-Health-Nurse-Supervisor--Public-Health-Nurse-2---Hillsboro--OR--On-Site-_REQ-137912