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The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

Public Health Nurse

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403

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Public Health Nurse

Job Tracking ID :512409-894222 Job Level :Mid Career (2+ years) Level of Education :BA/BS Date Updated :July 14, 2025 Years of Experience :2 - 5 Years Starting Date :ASAP Job Type :Full Time - Limited Duration The Public Health Nurse will lead medical services for the PublicHealth Department, including medical triage, care management,education, provider support, vaccination, and monitoring healthindicators like environmental illnesses, immunization rates,mortality, and communicable diseases to develop interventions.Additional responsibilities include patient referrals, home visits,individual and group counseling, health promotion, illness prevention,health assessments, and policy development. This role collaborateswith government agencies, health administrators, and other TribalHealth workers. The Public Health Nurse will also supervise new staff,such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nurse’s Aides, and PublicHealth Administrative Assistants. Notice:

This position is part of the Public Health Modernization Grant -this is a full-time limited duration grant-funded position. Fundingis through 6/30/2027 but may continue from that point depending onfurther extension or state funding of the program. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates in the development and delivery of programs andactivities for individuals, families and population groups thatpromote health and prevent disease, in settings including, but notlimited to homes, community organizations, businesses, schools, andcommunity events. Participates in the assessment and monitoring of population healthusing systematic, evidence-based processes to solve community health problems. Ensures the delivery of communicable disease services includingscreening, case investigations, referral for treatment, and contacttracing in alignment with Oregon Health Authority recommendedinvestigative and treatment guidelines. Provides preventative and intervention education and counselingwhile using appropriate and professional methods of communication toindividuals, families and community groups that are adapted to theirunique needs, lifestyles, physical abilities, sexual orientations,cultural and socio-economic situations, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. Works closely with the primary care providers teams to coordinatecare, ensure consistent communication concerning patient healthstatus, care plans, and outcomes of interventions. Supervises subsequently hired Public Health Department personnel. Maintains confidentiality in accordance of the CTCLUSI EmployeeHandbook, policies and HIPAA. Develops Policies and Procedures Manual in accordance with thePublic Health Association Board Accreditation standards for thePublic Health Department and annually review and update said manual. Represents CTCLUSI with a respected and viable presence atcommunity events and while in attendance at conferences, meeting,courses and events outside of the CTCLUSI boundaries. Actively participates in the monitoring of the high-risk eldercare list via monthly meeting and ensure appropriate individuals arerepresented through advocacy and communication with allparties/entities vital to the safety and care of the elder population. Provides home visits per policy as ordered by primary careproviders and accordance with documented care plans. Participates in the planning of health education campaigns anddisease prevention activities that involve improving access amongcommunity members to clinical care services. Performs public health emergency response and preparedness dutiesas assigned and consistent with job classification and training provided. When assigned case management, assesses, implements and evaluatespatient status using the standard of nursing care and appropriatedelegation of tasks to Community Health Representatives. Assists Public Health and Medical teams with immunizationmanagement and coordination, providing immunizations to communitymembers of all ages upon request, by appointment, or duringimmunization clinics. Delivers targeted, culturally-appropriate information to helpindividuals, groups and entities understand local environmentalpublic health policies, regulations, and Tribal, state and county codes. Assists in the design, production and dissemination of collateralmarketing materials (letters, brochures, Tribal newsletters, andflyers) in accordance with CTCLUSI policies. Adheres to ethical principles and CTCLUSI’s policies in thecollection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and information. Uses quality improvement (QI) and performance management (PM)processes and/or techniques to improve the effectiveness of therespective public health program. This includes, but is not limitedto: creating, implementing and evaluating performance standards andidentifying, implementing and assessing program quality improvement processes. Provides monthly reports to appropriate departments, managementteam and government entities as needed and requested. Participates in the quarterly Northwest Portland Area IndianHealth Board (NPAIHB) Public Health Modernization Community ofPractice Gatherings. Educates the public about health issues and empower them to aid inthe prevention of spreading diseases. Develops and provides the community with health materials (i.e.,posters, infographics, pamphlets, monthly newsletter articles),while communicating effectively and with compassion, to educate thetarget audience, and make sure that they fully understand theinformation provided. Works as part of the health team to coordinate activities andinterventions of other Tribal, State and Federal health and socialservice agencies to assist Tribal members and their families. Interacts with Tribal members and the general public in acourteous, professional, and efficient manner. Complete other duties as directed by management. LEVEL OF AUTHORITY & RESTRICTIONS: This is a supervisory position. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use of hands to handle, feel oroperate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and theability to adjust focus. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT Moderate noise level with frequent interruptions and distractions. May require local and out of town/overnight travel. May be required to attend Tribal youth camps and other activities. JOB LOCATION Experience and Skills:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 25 years of age per Tribal Vehicle Use Policy. Registered nurse with BSN Degree and training in Public orCommunity Health Nursing required. Valid driver’s license, adequate transportation, and eligibilityto operate GSA vehicles required. Experience and/or knowledge of history, culture and health needsof Native American communities is preferred. Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire a Food Handler’s card.Re-certification must be maintained as required thereafter. Must have or obtain within 90 days of hire First Aid and CPRcertification (or as soon as the training is available if there isno training scheduled in the 90-day window). Re-certification mustbe maintained as required thereafter. Advanced user in Microsoft Office Package (Access, Excel, Word,Publisher, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom). Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be highly organized and motivated and be able to managecomplex projects and carry out all responsibilities of the jobrequirements with minimal day-to-day supervision. Must be able to travel, as requested. Must possess ability to work with a wide variety of people and theability to communicate effectively and relate to Tribal members. Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English. This is a

safetysensitive

position and will besubject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal historybackground check, which will include fingerprinting. Must be eligible for employment in U.S. Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process. If you are having difficulties with the application process, please click here #J-18808-Ljbffr