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Job Title: Public Health Nurse (PHN)
Specialty: Public Health / Community Health Nursing - communicable disease case management and outreach
Place of Work: Toppenish, WA
Site: Yakama Indian Health Center (YIHC), Portland Area IHS Yakama Service Unit
Location: 401 Buster Road, Toppenish, WA 98948, plus community outreach events within the Yakama Nation Reservation.
Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of 4 optional years
Shift Schedule: Day shift only, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No nights, weekends, or federal holidays.
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks
License: Current, unrestricted RN license - any U.S. state accepted
Certifications: Current BLS
Education: BSN required - bachelor's degree in Nursing from a State-approved professional nursing program
Experience Needed: Minimum 1 year of public health nursing or community outreach experience
Special Skills Needed: Must demonstrate knowledge of communicable disease control and contact tracing protocols; ability to coordinate with public health entities and interdisciplinary teams; valid driver's license and vehicle for field/outreach visits
Responsibilities:
- Conduct case management, outreach, and contact tracing for communicable diseases (e.g., tuberculosis, STIs, measles).
- Perform directly observed therapy (DOT), documenting completion daily on clinic days.
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal public health departments.
- Review and act on lab results, and provide patient counseling and education.
- Administer medications and immunizations, and conduct field visits for community follow-up.
- Develop and deliver public health education sessions.
- Document all activities in the EHR or approved public health systems.
- Drive to outreach and community activities as needed.
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.