Public Health Nurse Program Manager Health and Human Services

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Join Oregons first PHAB-accredited health department and lead programs that protect and improve community health. As Clinic Manager youll:

• Oversee immunizations STI services and tuberculosis prevention

• Lead a dedicated team of nurses and public health workers

• Partner with statewide and local experts to advance public health

• Play a key role in emergency response and department-wide initiatives

Were looking for a compassionate experienced nurse leader whos ready to make a lasting impact in a thriving community. Apply today and help shape the future of public health in Marion County.

• Provision of clinical preventive services such as immunizations sexually transmitted infections some clinical testing services happen in the field.
• Promotes community health system improvements following the Oregon public health modernization framework to assure that effective and timely services are accessible in the community and that the public is aware of the resource.
• Right-sizes MCHHS clinical services based on utilization review and other data.
• Responsible for all aspects of public health clinical services program management including planning evaluation implementation standards of care compliance with contractual requirements compliance with professional licensing board standards; development and implementation of policies and procedures; and budget management.
• Personnel management: including recruitment hiring NEO performance evaluations regular observation of staff at work leave time approval workforce development; workplace safety; risk management; employee safety; monitor nursing practice; etc.
• Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement by engaging staff to identify and lead or participate in CQI initiatives. Supports and promotes skill development in QI techniques. Utilizes quality assurance as a tool to help identify needed improvements.
• Responsible for emergency planning exercise and response related to medication dispensing medical supply distribution and has a significant role in coordination with health system partners.

• Participates and encourages staff participation in inter-division and inter-department committees striving to give the opportunities to a variety of staff when possible.
• Actively supports the department strategic plan by incorporating it into decision making at the program level and helping staff to make the connection between the plan and the services they provide.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelors degree in a specific professional health field related to the position; AND
2. Three years of Registered Nursing (RN) experience including one year of leadwork experience; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.
   
   

• Possession of Oregon Nursing License or obtain the license within 60 days of hire.
• Healthcare Professional CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance at a minimum in the amount required by Oregon Law (ORS Chapter 806) as may be required to utilize personal vehicle.
• Selected applicantswill be required to provide college transcripts at interview.
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: assignment is not represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

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 hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys 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 and . 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 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-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.