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A Public or Community Health Nurse provides health care to community members and addresses community health issues ranging from infectious diseases to substance abuse, focusing on prevention and education as well as treatment. Works with a team of health care professionals; may work in a clinic, and travel within a community or between different communities. May serve as the primary health care provider in underserved communities.
$72,247 / year median in Washington
+7% projected growth
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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
at Adams County Integrated HealthPUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
at Adams County Integrated Health in Othello, Washington Posted in 11 days ago.Job Description:
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Adams County Integrated Health Care Services has an opening for a Public Health Nurse. This position practices in all phases of public health nursing duties as assigned. Community and public health nursing is a specialty that treats entire populations as its patient. Community health nursing typically involves direct services at the local level: home visits, school clinics, disease screening, and case management for underserved groups. Public health nursing operates at a higher altitude, shaping policy, designing surveillance programs, and coordinating responses across agencies. The two terms overlap in daily practice, but the distinction matters when choosing an advanced degree or specialty role. Minimum qualifications include Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in Washington State, BSN preferred. Bilingual Spanish encouraged to apply. Salary is set on the County Exempt Pay Scale EE4 with yearly salary range at $66,079.33 - $84,335.83 DOE. Bilingual Spanish encouraged to apply. County Benefits include medical, dental, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and retirement. Send resume with 3 references to: Integrated Health Care Services 425 E Main Suite 700 Othello, WA 99344. 509-488-2031. Adams County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Open until filled recblid a53betcwa2p8hqdns7mcl4pjex4uwqBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance