Public Health Nurse I or II

Jefferson County Public Health; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical benefits

Dental and vision

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join the Communicable Disease team in Port Townsend, WA. The role combines skilled nursing and administrative duties to support immunization services and harm reduction programs while meeting grant deliverables.

You will work with the Communicable Disease investigators and clinic staff to protect community health, perform disease investigations, maintain records, and educate individuals and groups on health promotion.

Qualifications

• Public Health Nursing certification or BSN required for PHN I/II.
• PHN II requires 2+ years of Public Health nursing experience; advanced degree may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and report communicable diseases and outbreaks.
• Staff immunization clinics and administer vaccines including COVID-19.
• Provide harm reduction education and nursing care navigation.
• Consult with medical providers on complex cases and refer to community resources.
• Maintain confidential health records and ensure grant deliverables.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Vaccination

Data entry

Infection control

Education

PHN I requirements (NLN program or BSN)

PHN II: BSN + 2 yrs PHN exp

Job description

Jefferson County Public Health is a valued and trusted resource, always working for a safer and healthier community. Join our Communicable Disease team! This position offers a unique opportunity to work in the public health setting performing a full range of skilled nursing functions as well as administrative duties in support of special program areas meeting grant deliverables. This individual will work within our team of Communicable Disease investigators and across clinics serving clients seeking Immunizations and Harm Reduction Program services.

Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are listed on the job description and are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigate and report incidences of communicable diseases in Jefferson County; receive lab results and identify reportable cases; perform case investigations and provide findings, contact identification, notification, and counseling services to individuals with communicable diseases or health conditions, including SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19), STIs, and TB.
• Enter case data in WA State DOH database.
• Identify and report outbreaks.
• Staff Immunization clinics and administer vaccinations to children and adults, including COVID-19 vaccinations; order supplies and vaccines for clinics; complete accountability reports; maintain records. May staff off-site clinics, including vaccination clinics.
• Staff Harm Reduction Program clinics and provide related harm reduction strategies including Naloxone training and distribution, nurse care navigation, and referral to community supports.
• Provide consultation to medical providers for difficult and complex cases; serve as an internal consultant or resource person.
• Refer clients to other appropriate community agencies and facilitate linkages.
• Educate and instruct individuals and groups of all ages in health promotion activities.
• Keep confidential patient health records and statistical data.
• Meet grant deliverables in a timely and succinct manner.
• Research infectious disease issues to remain abreast of outbreaks with any changes in treatment or epidemiological practices.
• Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 prevention and evolving guidelines; on guidance and vaccination recommendations; serve as a resource for providers, Schools, and other partners.
• Prepare work flow procedures, forms, instructional materials, surveys and promotional materials.
• Participate in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.

Education and/or Experience:

PHN I:Public Health Nursing Certification from an NLN accredited program and/or a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.

PHN II: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from a college or university accredited by the National League of Nursing; and a minimum of two (2) years Public Health nursing experience in a Public Health agency. An appropriate advanced nursing degree or extensive clinical nursing practice in a variety of settings may be substituted for the two (2) years of Public Health Nursing experience.

Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

PHN I Grade 33, starting pay typically $35.47/hr. Full hourly range $35.47-$43.62, DOE.

PHN II Grade 35, starting pay typically $38.20/hr. Full hourly range $38.20-$46.98, DOE.

• UFCW, 32 hrs/wk with benefits.
• Full medical benefits, including dental and vision.
• Retirement provided through Washington State DRS.
• Plus 12 days of vacation, 11 paid holidays, sick leave, and bereavement leave.

Position will be open until filled. First review September 21, 2026. ADA/EOE