Public Health Nurse Specialist

Position Title: Public Health Nurse Specialist

City: Yakima

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 14775

Description:
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse who wants to make a difference in the lives of people living with HIV? Do you have the skills and experience to provide high-quality care and education to a diverse and underserved population? If so, you might be the perfect candidate to join our team as a Public Health Nurse at New Hope Clinic in Yakima, WA!

New Hope is a nurse-driven clinic at the Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic a Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. New Hope specializes in caring for patients living with HIV in Central Washington, offering medical, dental, nutrition, counseling, outreach, and mental health services. We are a leader in the Central WA region for HIV care. Public health nurses and case managers collaborate to provide patients with wrap-around care services. Our nurses enjoy building relationships with their patients!

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Joining our team means positively impacting the health and well-being of the community. Our team atmosphere provides you with a collaborative and supportive work environment!

Position Highlights:
$38.53-$47.20/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for candidates relocating more than 50 miles
$5,000 sign-on bonus & $2,000 bonus at 12 months of employment
Additional pay for your bilingual skills!
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Benefits:
Continued learning opportunities for professional development and growth
Specialized programs for nurses with student debt, including federal and state loan repayment
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities for HIV patient care include monitoring health, administering medications, providing emotional support, conducting wellness activities, planning care, educating, administering medications, controlling infection, coordinating services, advocating, managing crises, and continuing education.

Qualifications:
Associate's Degree or higher in Nursing
WA state RN license
If an RN license is in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, the following requirements apply: Must submit proof of license in state of residence. Must submit proof of completion for the required suicide prevention training during 1st week of onboarding. If relocating to Washington State, must obtain WA RN license within 6 months of hire. Must update the primary state of residence within 60 days (applies to anyone relocating to Washington State). Military Nurses are not required to obtain a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
CPR & BLS Certification is required
Valid Driver's License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage

Skills:
Knowledge of established professional nursing concepts, procedures, and medication uses and effects
Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks with frequent interruptions
Skills to effectively interact professionally with patients, families, and employees
Skills to understand and meet the unique needs of patients of all ages
Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, and EMR

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at for more information about this opportunity!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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