Community Health Nurse

About the Position

Lane County Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Family & Child Health (FCH) team, delivering the nationally recognized Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) program. In this role you’ll work one‑on‑one with first‑time parents, beginning in early pregnancy through a child’s second birthday, supporting healthier pregnancies, stronger parent‑child relationships, and long‑term family stability. Family & Child Health envisions a community where all families are healthy, safe, and supported.

Our programs are grounded in equity, trauma‑informed care, and a deep respect for the diverse experiences of the families we serve. As an NFP nurse, you’ll partner with families to reduce toxic stress, build resilience, and connect to resources that support long‑term success.

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• Provide nursing case management and conduct perinatal, child health, and mental health assessments.
• Deliver evidence‑based health education and parenting support.
• Build trusted relationships with families to support their individual goals.
• Work independently in the field while managing your own caseload.
• Serve families throughout Lane County in both rural and urban communities, with a county vehicle available for work‑related travel.
• Complete documentation and case management remotely as needed.
• Participate in orientation and receive flexible scheduling options, including a Monday–Friday or four‑day workweek.

• Passion for supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood.
• Understanding of perinatal mental health and early childhood development.
• Background in labor & delivery, pediatrics, home health, or mental health.
• Ability to work autonomously while building strong, trusting relationships.
• Comfort working in family homes across diverse communities.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and applying an equity lens in care.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• State of Oregon Nursing License; NPI (with Oregon address by time of hire).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Valid photo .
• Successful completion of a criminal offender information record check and drug screening test.
• Agreement to verify license and certification status through the screening process.

40 hours per week; either Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

This is an AFSCME Nurses represented position.

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.