Public Health Nurse (RN) Immunization Coordinator HCP43/45

Company: Benton County (OR)
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

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Job SummaryThe Public Health Nurse Immunization Program Coordinator's core focus is immunization for vaccine-preventable disease and vaccine management. Expertise is utilized for assessment, program planning, education, evaluation, and treatment of individuals and communities, with a focus on ensuring health equity for BIPOC, immigrant, and rural communities, people experiencing houselessness, adults in custody, and other focus population. Diseases of focus may include COVID-19, childhood vaccine-preventable diseases, Hepatitis, Influenza, and other communicable diseases as required. Provision of clinical services may occasionally occur in non-clinical settings, including outdoors in a range of weather. -
Please Note:This position may be filled at the Health Care Professional 3 or Health Care Professional 5 level depending on experience, education, and specialized certifications. -

• HCP3 Salary: $64,289 - $92,978 -
• HCP5 Salary: $72,114 - $104,294 -This position requires occasional evening/weekend work.This position may also be called upon to assist with emergency response.The Public Health Division values a healthy work-life balance and supports a collaborative team atmosphere. -This position is set to decrease to 0.60 FTE on June 30, 2025. Additional funding will be sought to permanently keep this position at full-time beyond the 23-25 biennium. - for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
  
  The first review of applications will be on April 2, 2024. -Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received. -
  Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC)
  The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) opened as an FQHC in 2004. It is the medical home for over 9,200 patients across six clinics. It serves a patient population that is diverse in age, ethnicity, and socio-economic status. The Community Health Centers provide physical, behavioral, and oral health care as well as addiction services. -Our services aim to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. The CHC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. A sliding fee scale and assistance accessing coverage is available for people without insurance. -
  
  Your Total Compensation/Benefits
  • Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
    • 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 14 hours of PTO accrual every month. PTO accrual increases with years of service.
    • $0 Health Insurance Premium!
      • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
      • The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
      • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
        • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
        • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
        • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
        • Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
          • After 6 months of employment:
          • The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
          • A free and award-winning wellness program -Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health -Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities -Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
          • 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
            • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
            • Annual salary range of:
              • Health Care Professional 3 Salary: $64,289 - $92,978 -Health Care professional 5 Salary: $72,114 - $104,294 -
              • For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
              • Have benefits questions?
                • Reach out to us anytime: - -The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. -Minimum Qualifications
                  The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: -
                  
                  Health Care Professional 3 level: -
                  • -RN with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited university; AND
                  • -3 year of nursing experience
                    Health Care Professional 5 level:
                    • RN with Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited university; AND
                      
                    • 8 years of nursing experience - -An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. - -
                      
                      -Special Requirements:Currently licensed in Oregon as a Registered NurseSuccessfully pass a criminal background checkValid Oregon Driver's LicenseAble to work on site or off site per assignments/commitments. -The Ideal Candidate:
                      
                      • Experience immunizing children
                      • Experience using state immunization registry.
                      • Experience assessing vaccination records and administering vaccinations.
                      • Experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
                      • Experience leading a diverse team to ensure quality of care and compliance with requirements.
                      • Providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities
                      • Experience working with community partners -Questions regarding this position can be directed toBarbara Christianson, BSN, RN, PHN, PMH-C -Public Health Nurse Program Manager -Telephone: (541) 766-6207
                        Working & Living in Benton County
                        Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859, the county is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much treasured rural heritage.
                        The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south.
                        The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon.
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                        How to Apply
                      • To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration
                      • Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered
                      • Answer all supplemental questionsAfter you Apply
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                      • Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment. -Additional information
                      • This is a FLSA exempt position
                      • This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association
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                      • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: . NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA
                      • Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. 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. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States
                      • If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. -
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