Bilingual Spanish/English Public Health Nurse II - Maternal, Child & Family

Washington County, OR
$47.96 - $58.28 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Beaverton
Aug 09, 2025
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is hiring a Spanish Bilingual Home Visiting Public Health Nurse II to join the Maternal, Child, and Family (MCF) Branch. To learn more about our branch, please visit: Maternal, Child, and Family About the Opportunity This position provides public health nurse home visits to families in the Family Connects Program who are receiving a home visit(s) shortly after birth. In this position, you would typically provide two home visits in a day with time to prepare and document before and after these visits. You will provide multiple assessments to both birthing parent and baby to assess health needs, resources, and ways to support. Before the visit, you will communicate with the client to confirm the appointment, preview records, and gather supplies needed. The activities done during a home visit include weighing and measuring the baby, taking blood pressure of mom, assessing postpartum depression, support, and resource needs, assessing interpersonal violence, conducting safety assessments, reviewing needs for ongoing home visiting support, making any referrals or plans for follow up visits, etc. You will then document your visits in the electronic medical record for both mom and baby, enter data into the preferred data system, follow up on referrals, supply needs, and provide case management. Regular meetings occur weekly for the Family Connects Team and monthly for the whole Maternal, Child & Family teams. Most nurses are currently working four 10-hour work schedule, Monday - Thursday. This position must have the CPR certification and will be required to complete training specific to the Family Connects program. Due to the responsibilities of this role, this position is not eligible for remote work. Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate is passionate about working with new parents and their babies. They are comfortable working independently serving diverse families throughout the county. They have experience working in a home setting and caring for postpartum and parenting families. They also have familiarity with community resources, preferably that are available in the Washington County. Bilingual Positions: Designated bilingual positions require the incumbents to possess Spanish bilingual skills, including precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test(s) in a selected language, positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offer in an amount of 5% of the base pay rate, or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater. Pay periods are every two weeks. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 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 license within 30 days of appointment. Please be advised that this position requires to pass a criminal background check post offer. Must pass Spanish bilingual fluency assessments. 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 Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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, driving record check, and both oral and written Spanish bilingual proficiency tests 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 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov 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 Yeji_Seo@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.GovernmentJobs.com/home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. 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