Maternal Child Health Nurse
Salary
$6,450.73 - $8,171.85 Monthly
Location
McMinnville, OR
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
PH26-056
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
Health & Human Services (All Divisions)
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4
Yamhill County Health and Human has one full-time position for a Maternal Child Health Nurse. The nurse will work within one or more of Yamhill County Public Health's nurse home visit programs including Babies First!, CaCoon, and/or Family Connects Oregon to assess families and ensure they have what they need to create a safe and healthy environment during early childhood. In addition, the nurses will assess infant growth and development and ensure they have resources and referrals to ongoing care.
National Health Service Corp (NHSC) and Oregon Office of Rural Health approved site-loan repayment opportunities available.
The Benefits:
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
Additional benefits for HHS employees:
The Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree, experience in public health, and/or Spanish language skills.
May be subject to successful completion of a background check.
Must have an unencumbered Oregon license as a registered professional nurse at the time of appointment.
The Candidate:
As a successful candidate for this position, you should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be organized and detail oriented in your work, and have the ability to work effectively both alone as well as in a team environment. It is also expected that you will have excellent customer services skills as you will be expected to interact with co-workers and the public in a courteous, professional manner. As a multi-cultural county and workplace, it is required that you are able to interact and work with people of all backgrounds and life circumstances with respect and dignity.
In addition to your training and knowledge in Nursing, you will be expected to be proficient in computer use, including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Oregon is required as you may be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver's license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and
Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all of the following.
Veteran's Hiring Preference (Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF))
Form must be completed and submitted with application.(Download PDF reader)
Supporting Documentation (Refer to Veterans Preference form for list)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Status of your application
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Please refer to the Classification Specification for the knowledge, skills & abilities required for this position.
Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
Please refer to the Classification Specification for the minimum experience and training/other requirements for this position.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Please refer to the Classification Specification for the work environment/physical demands for this position.
Health Coverage - Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is available for the entire family. For the 2025-2026 plan year, the County will pay 97% of the monthly premium and employees will pay 3% ($70.18 per month) for the PPO Base Plan. With this plan, employees are eligible for a $125 a month contribution into an HRA VEBA account. Buy-up plans are also available. The employee premium for the HMO plan is $0.00, with the HMO plan employees are not eligible for the HRA Veba Account.
Retirement - PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) contribution is 100% employer funded, which includes both contribution to PERS pension and IAP accounts (IAP contribution is 6% of salary).
Short-Term Disability - 100% County paid.
Life insurance - $10,000 for employee/$2,000 for spouse and children - 100% County Paid.
Vacation/Sick Leave - Flexible Earned Time (FET) is a combination of vacation and sick leave. To start, employees earn 13 hours per month and future accruals increase based on years of service. After a year of service and depending on FET balance, employees may sell-back up to 40 hours of FET per year.
Employer Yamhill County
Address 400 NE Baker St
McMinnville, Oregon, 97128
Phone 503.474.4901