Public Health Nurse (Maternal Child Health) Job 2025 – Linn County Health Services | Full-Time Announcement

The Linn County Department of Health Services is presently seeking a qualified and committed Public Health Nurse to join the Maternal Child Health team. It is a full-time position vital to enhancing the health of communities and committed to providing quality nursing care to infants, mothers, and families via the Babies First and Cacoon Programs.

The selected person will perform a range of community health nursing functions, actively participate in program planning, and represent the community health nursing in the community environments. Nursing skills in maternal and child health, community outreach, and home visitation should be proficient enough to handle the position. Effective interpersonal skills should be available with the selected candidate to ensure effective collaboration with health providers, community organizations, and families to advance health education and preventive care.

This is a 37.5 hour/week SEIU represented job that not only offers a challenging work setting but the opportunity to develop a lasting legacy in community health.

✅ Position Details

1. 📌 Position: Public Health Nurse (Maternal Child Health)
2. 🏛️ Department: Public Health Department, Linn County Health Services
3. 📍 Location: Linn County, Oregon
4. 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, SEIU Represented (37.5 hours/week)
5. 🌟 Work Focus: Community Health Nursing, Maternal and Child Health, Home Visits
6. 🌐 Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
7. 🌐 Apply Online: Linn County Health Jobs
8. 💵 Salary Range: $5,509 – $7,035 per month (Depending on Qualifications)
9. 🌟 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): 3.3% in July 2024

📚 Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Home visits and offering office-based care to mothers and babies and offering disease prevention, health education, and wellness promotion.

• Apply the nursing processes of assessment, planning, and dispensing care to individuals and groups within the parameters of the program.

• Exercise professional nursing judgment to provide client-centered care.

Community Health Engagement

• Take an active role in community health planning and represent maternal child health in community forums.

• Educate the families on preventive health care, physical and mental health, and healthy lifestyle practices.

• Serve as a broker between family and community health resources in order to access support services.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, community agencies, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.

• Build and maintain healthy relationships with community organizations to attain optimal health.

• Share information and news at interdiscipline meetings to enable collective problem-solving.

Program Evaluation and Coordination

• Support the Babies First and Cacoon Programs through the upkeep of up-to-date patient records, trending, and assessment of outcomes.

• Contribute to program enhancement by offering data collection and analysis, and comment.

• Draw up reports and documents as required by the health department.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications

• License:
  • Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Oregon.
• Driving Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is mandatory.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Bilingual in Spanish is required to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in community health nursing practices, health education, and patient advocacy.
  • Strong ability to build trusting relationships with clients and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for accurate patient care records.

💼 Benefits and Compensation

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and job satisfaction:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage:
  • Family insurance plans available for under $15 per month.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • Generous vacation leave, floating days, and sick leave.
  • 10.5 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement and Financial Stability:
  • Full coverage under the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), paid by the county.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance (fully covered by the county).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.
  • Longevity Incentive for long-term service.
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Enjoy a 37.5-hour workweek, allowing a healthier personal and professional balance.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Linn County Benefits

📝 How to Apply

1. Online Application:
   • Visit the official website: Linn County Health Jobs
   • Complete the application form and submit required documents (RN license, resume, proof of experience).
2. Alternative Submission:
   • Visit the Linn County Board of Commissioner’s Office:
     • Room 201, Linn County Courthouse
     • PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321
   • Application forms are also available at the Oregon Employment Division Office in Albany.

🌟 Why Join Linn County Health Services?

Employment with Linn County Health Services is joining a community-based healthcare team dedicated to improving child and maternal health outcomes. As a Public Health Nurse, you will make a difference in direct patient care, community contact, and collaborative program implementation. Employees appreciate the positive work environment, generous benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Take the next step in your nursing career with Linn County and help make a positive impact on families and communities.