medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, remote work, hybrid
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*NOTE* Your application must include your first and last name as they appear on your social security card.
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Why work at SRHD?
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Public Health Nurse Position - New Graduates Welcome! Are you a new or recent BSN graduate looking for an exciting and rewarding career in Public Health? Looking for a low-stress nursing position with competitive wages? Enjoy having your holidays off? If so, you might be a perfect fit for our Public Health Nurse 2 position at the Spokane Regional Health District! This is a dedicated dayshift position, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm, and starts at $35.79/hr.
Who we are:
The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.
What we do:
Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best: Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance. We consider it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity!
Why you should work with us:
Our Disease Prevention and Response team works hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, low-stress position, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!
What you can expect from us:
There are many perks to working at the Spokane Regional Health District! In addition to being able to directly improve the health and well-being of your local community, below is a brief summary of our benefits:
- 37.5-hour work week
- PTO and Holiday Pay
- Pension plan options
- 13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day.
- Paid Vacation (3.75 hours per month).
- Paid Sick Leave (3.75 hours per month).
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive medical benefits
- Career growth and development planning
- And much more...
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What you'll be doing
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The Public Health Nurse provides professional public health nursing to targeted populations served by the Tuberculosis (TB) Program. Requires extensive interaction with diverse populations, medical providers, WA DOH TB Program, and other community-based agencies. Ability to use independent judgment in providing nursing care to TB clients served by the SRHD TB Program. Ability to work as part of a care team with direction from the SRHD TB Program Coordinator and the SRHD Health Officer. Ability to train and educate medical providers in the community to support TB screening and case management of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Some Essential Functions Include:
- Collaborate with patient's PCP and other medical providers to ensure that TB management activities will not interfere with the management of other medical conditions.
- Report all TB disease cases and case contacts using the Washington Disease Reporting System (WDRS) per WA Department of Health TB Program protocols.
- Provide Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) to assigned TB disease cases to ensure medication adherence and monitor for tolerance.
- Perform independent clinical nursing skills and assessments from the time of initial case reporting and throughout the duration of TB management to ensure safe care; findings and test results will be reported to the SRHD Health Officer once received to ensure safe care.
For a complete detailed job description, click here
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What we need from you
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Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree involving major studies in nursing (BSN), including studies in public health nursing.
Required Experience:
- Experience with medication administration via IV, IM or PO
- Current knowledge of infection control practices
*NOTE* appropriate classwork will meet the minimum experience requirements for this position. Required Licensure/Certification:
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse license
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license/insurance or the ability to access multiple sites in a timely manner.
Preferred Experience:
- Three years' experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, disease investigation, or a medical field.
- Communicable disease prevention and investigation, with knowledge and/or experience with Tuberculosis infection, disease, and treatment and recent clinical experience in the inpatient setting, caring for respiratory patients or patients with communicable disease.
- Some demonstrated experience in emergency response and planning is desirable, preferably in public health.
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Check out our website below
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If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD, visit our website at https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd
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Spokane Regional Health District
$35.79 - $46.64 Hourly
Nov 20, 2025