| Location | Salem, OR |
| Salary | $39.58–$50.52 Per Hour |
Public Health Clinic Nurse - Clinical Preventive Services
Salary
$39.58 - $50.52 Hourly
Location
Salem, OR
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
511-2026-2
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
HHS - PH - Clinical Preventive Svcs
Opening Date
08/07/2026
Closing Date
8/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
04
Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
Marion County Health and Human services is seeking a qualified RN to provide TB case management and Public Health Clinic services. If you have a passion for Public Health and want to support the promotion and provision of vaccines, promote STI screening and treatment, and help treat Tuberculosis and prevent new cases, then this job is for you!
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provide comprehensive nursing assessments, develop intervention strategies, and provide nursing services to individuals, families, groups, and communities; provide case management for high-risk clients.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general supervision of a manager or supervisor, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews results obtained; may perform nursing duties as set forth in the medical standing orders established for a specialty area.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following
The nurse in this position provides Tuberculosis (TB) Case Management and Public Health Clinic Services. Demonstrates flexibility in adapting as program and/or service needs change.
Tuberculosis (TB) Program Services
Works to prevent and control the spread of tuberculosis. Related duties include but are not limited to:
Participates in TB surveillance and service activities including but not limited to reportable TB and outbreak response.
Participates in weekly case review and documents summary of case review to maintain a basic knowledge of all clients on caseload.
Identifies needs and makes appropriate timely referrals.
Develops and implements comprehensive plans of nursing care including:
Makes/plans home visits for TB program Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).
Routine medication assessment, refill and monitoring.
TB screening
Collects sputum specimens, draws blood and administers tests and vaccinations per the patient treatment plan.
Contact investigation and follow-up.
Educates, counsels and coaches clients regarding disease process, risk behavior, healthy lifestyles, prophylaxis, medication management and treatment goals.
Evaluates and revises treatment goals with clients to assure effective plans.
Coordinates and consults on plan of care with MCHHS Health Officer and outside providers/agencies.
Evaluation and appropriate follow-up of x-ray/lab/sputum.
Drives to client home or other sites to provide services, attend off-site meetings, pick up specimens or conduct field investigation of communicable disease.
Maintains open communication with and provides nurse guidance and oversight to Public Health Workers.
Utilizes computer and internet to access information and document activities.
Performs accurate and timely documentation in ORPHEUS database.
Performs accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record.
Provides services to non-English or non-Spanish speaking clients via telephonic or in-person interpreter.
General Public Health Clinic Responsibilities
Provides direct service to clients, including administration of injections
Follows the policies and procedures specific to the services provided
Provides health information and education relevant to the services sought by the individual, per policy
Provide timely, accurate & complete documentation and billing of services
Obtains and transports supplies from refrigerator/freezer, overhead cabinets and other storage areas.
Greets client in waiting area, escorts to clinic service area and back to front desk
Documents services provided accurately and completely at the time of service
Checks and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures each AM and PM and informs Supervisor and/or Coordinator of temperature falling outside the range.
Participates in returning client calls, signing off on returned labs, follow-up of positive labs, weekly chart audits, drug counts, etc.
Drives to community sites to provide services and attend meetings and training
Immunizations to Infants, Children and Adults:
Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic Services
Complete the intake, screening, nursing history, and assessment of clients, per MCHHS standing orders.
Assure and provide appropriate treatment for clients, to include:
Infection Prevention Services to MCHHS employees:
Share in General Program Duties with the Clinical Preventive Services (CPS) Team:
Participates and/or provides leadership to a variety of activities not limited to the following:
May flex schedule to provide services outside of normal Monday-Friday, 800 am - 5:00 pm hours
May work late clinic; occasional after hours or weekends to meet business need.
May include but is not limited to response to public health emergencies to provide essential nursing or non-nursing services, including mass clinics to provide immunizations/medication, or outbreak response, or other functions.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of the practice of public health nursing and the use of community resources; public health sciences and services.
Skills and abilities in interdisciplinary teamwork; make nursing assessments which include environments and systems, in addition to individuals, families and groups; accept and abide by supervision received; recognize the needs and concerns of people and to maintain constructive and therapeutic relationships; provide skilled nursing care.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts, pushes, pulls, carries and moves carts weighing up to 20 lbs. for up to 50 feet; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font and 6-pt. medication vials; able to take blood pressure; administer PPDs and draw blood; hears a normal speech level; and uses a stethoscope. Works in areas that may be exposed to heat, mold, cold, dust, smoke, humidity, mold, antiseptic, disinfectant, noise, and chemicals; reaches forward to get items from desk or worktop; exposure to alcohol antiseptic and disinfectant.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
One of the following:
MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.
Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.
Regular positions in this classification are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the ONA benefits package, click here, and select ONA Benefits from the left menu or Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) from the page links. Temporary employees are not represented by the union.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.
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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?
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Do you possess a current State of Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) License?
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List any experience you have had giving immunizations and note age ranges. Please include number of years. One year is equal to 2,080 hours.
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List any experience you have providing Sexually Transmitted Infection clinic services. Please include the number of years. One year is equal to 2,080 hours.
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Please describe your work experience with diverse populations. Include descriptions of the populations and the amount of time you spent working with those populations. One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
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Please describe any public health or community-based work experience. Please include the number of years. One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
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Please describe any experience you have had regarding Tuberculosis (TB) testing & treatment, and/or TB case investigation/management. Please include the number of years. One year of work experience is equal to 2,080 hours.
Required Question
Employer Marion County
Address PO BOX 14500
Salem, Oregon, 97309
Phone (503) 566-3949