Washington County, OR
Public Health Nurse II - Tuberculosis (TB)
Washington County, OR, Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, 97124
THE POSITION
Washington County Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is hiring a
Limited Duration Full-time Public Health Nurse II
to join the
Tuberculosis (TB) team .
This position has a tentative end date of
12/31/2026 .
The TB team is part of the Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC) Branch within the Public Health Division, providing evaluation and treatment of TB to high-risk populations in Washington County. To learn more about our branch, please visit:
IPAC
About the Opportunity The Public Health Nurse II in the Tuberculosis (TB) team (Working Title: TB Nurse Case Manger) works under the direction of the TB Public Health Nursing Supervisor. The incumbent works in collaboration with contracted Local Health Officer (ORS 431.418), Nursing Supervisor, Senior Program Coordinator, Public Health Nurses, Community Health Workers, and other Public Health branches and County divisions to ensure the Local Public Health Authority (LPHA) (ORS 431.413) provides TB disease and control to Washington County residents. To ensure compliance with Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division (OR-OSHA) standards and policies and for the safety of all employees, Public Health Division employees adhere to set standards and protocol pertaining to documentation of immunity to specific vaccine-preventable diseases, completion of tuberculosis (TB) screening, respirator fit testing and bloodborne pathogen training upon hire.
The TB Nurse Case Manager plays a critical role in managing tuberculosis through a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including case finding and reporting, assessment, problem identification, care planning, implementation, data analysis, evaluation, and documentation. Their focus is on the individual with suspected or confirmed TB and close contacts to cases as well as the broader impact on families and communities. By coordinating medical, nursing, and social services, the TB Nurse Case Manager works to ensure effective treatment and reduce the spread of TB. Through both direct and indirect interventions, they aim to cure TB disease and protect public health.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, including a combination of remote work, office presence, and field assignments. The schedule will vary based on business needs. While some work may be done remotely, this position may be asked to report to the office or travel to field locations on short notice. Flexibility and reliable transportation are required.
Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have experience as a tuberculosis nurse case manager managing multiple and complex patients with active or suspected TB Disease and managing multiple TB contact investigations. If no direct experience in TB, an ideal candidate will have multiple years of experience in clinical nursing case management or clinical experience caring for patients with complex medical needs. Experience in public health and infectious diseases is also desirable. It is also essential that they have the competency to work both collaboratively in a team and independently and be organized, detailed, and efficient.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above!
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
TB Nurse Case Manager is a working title. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link:
Public Health Nurse II .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing; OR An Associate's Degree or Diploma in nursing, college-level coursework in the social sciences, and additional nursing training within a public health curriculum including completion of a Public Health Nursing Certificate program (or equivalent);
AND
Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in community or public health nursing or related settings.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon or ability to obtain the license within 30 days of appointment. Please be advised that this position requires to pass a criminal background check post offer. Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link:
Driver's License & Records Policy-Vehicles
.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses.
Please note:
Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated
separately
from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
Selection Process Apply today!
In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review:
Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Depending on the number of applications received, we may conduct additional screening based on the preferred qualifications. Panel Interview(s):
Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial screening process as soon as possible. Reference Checks:
We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate, generally 3-4 professional references. Conditional Offer:
The final candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving record check as pre-employment conditions. Please note:
candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link:
Veterans' Preference Points
.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources , or e-mail:
at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com?
Visit
home/ApplicationGuide
for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at .
* Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
Washington County Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is hiring a
Limited Duration Full-time Public Health Nurse II
to join the
Tuberculosis (TB) team .
This position has a tentative end date of
12/31/2026 .
The TB team is part of the Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC) Branch within the Public Health Division, providing evaluation and treatment of TB to high-risk populations in Washington County. To learn more about our branch, please visit:
IPAC
About the Opportunity The Public Health Nurse II in the Tuberculosis (TB) team (Working Title: TB Nurse Case Manger) works under the direction of the TB Public Health Nursing Supervisor. The incumbent works in collaboration with contracted Local Health Officer (ORS 431.418), Nursing Supervisor, Senior Program Coordinator, Public Health Nurses, Community Health Workers, and other Public Health branches and County divisions to ensure the Local Public Health Authority (LPHA) (ORS 431.413) provides TB disease and control to Washington County residents. To ensure compliance with Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division (OR-OSHA) standards and policies and for the safety of all employees, Public Health Division employees adhere to set standards and protocol pertaining to documentation of immunity to specific vaccine-preventable diseases, completion of tuberculosis (TB) screening, respirator fit testing and bloodborne pathogen training upon hire.
The TB Nurse Case Manager plays a critical role in managing tuberculosis through a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including case finding and reporting, assessment, problem identification, care planning, implementation, data analysis, evaluation, and documentation. Their focus is on the individual with suspected or confirmed TB and close contacts to cases as well as the broader impact on families and communities. By coordinating medical, nursing, and social services, the TB Nurse Case Manager works to ensure effective treatment and reduce the spread of TB. Through both direct and indirect interventions, they aim to cure TB disease and protect public health.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, including a combination of remote work, office presence, and field assignments. The schedule will vary based on business needs. While some work may be done remotely, this position may be asked to report to the office or travel to field locations on short notice. Flexibility and reliable transportation are required.
Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have experience as a tuberculosis nurse case manager managing multiple and complex patients with active or suspected TB Disease and managing multiple TB contact investigations. If no direct experience in TB, an ideal candidate will have multiple years of experience in clinical nursing case management or clinical experience caring for patients with complex medical needs. Experience in public health and infectious diseases is also desirable. It is also essential that they have the competency to work both collaboratively in a team and independently and be organized, detailed, and efficient.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above!
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
TB Nurse Case Manager is a working title. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link:
Public Health Nurse II .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Candidates must meet one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing; OR An Associate's Degree or Diploma in nursing, college-level coursework in the social sciences, and additional nursing training within a public health curriculum including completion of a Public Health Nursing Certificate program (or equivalent);
AND
Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in community or public health nursing or related settings.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon or ability to obtain the license within 30 days of appointment. Please be advised that this position requires to pass a criminal background check post offer. Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link:
Driver's License & Records Policy-Vehicles
.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses.
Please note:
Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated
separately
from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
Selection Process Apply today!
In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review:
Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Depending on the number of applications received, we may conduct additional screening based on the preferred qualifications. Panel Interview(s):
Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial screening process as soon as possible. Reference Checks:
We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate, generally 3-4 professional references. Conditional Offer:
The final candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving record check as pre-employment conditions. Please note:
candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link:
Veterans' Preference Points
.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources , or e-mail:
at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com?
Visit
home/ApplicationGuide
for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at .
* Washington County is a drug-free workplace *