Newborn Screening Public Health Nurse (public Health Nurse 2)

Oregon Health Authority

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Base: $7,347 - $11,152; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Communicate newborn screening results
Coordinate timely follow-up actions
Develop education materials
Protect the health of Oregon’s youngest residents by ensuring timely follow-up for newborns at high risk of serious congenital disorders

Job Summary

  • Protect the health of Oregon’s youngest residents by ensuring timely follow-up for newborns at high risk of serious congenital disorders.
  • The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory is a cornerstone of public health, performing millions of tests annually to support disease prevention, emergency response, and newborn screening for Oregon and beyond.
  • We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm.

Matching Summary

Protect the health of Oregon’s youngest residents by ensuring timely follow-up for newborns at high risk of serious congenital disorders.

Salary

Base: $7,347 - $11,152; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage, optional benefits, generous paid time off, retirement security, training and development opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Communicate newborn screening results
  • Coordinate timely follow-up actions
  • Develop education materials
  • Work during inclement weather
  • Rotating Saturday on call schedule

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering inclusivity
  • Improving health outcomes
  • Passion for making a difference
  • Mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm
  • Anti-racist organization

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Nursing or Public Health and four years of nursing experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of nursing experience
  • Two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience
  • Valid license to practice as a registered nurse in Oregon

Work Rights

Work authorization required

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