Part-Time Public Health Nurse - Family Connects Program

Public Health Nurse – Maternal Child Health - Family Connects Program

Public Health Department (Classification 777) SEIU Represented Part-Time (19.5 hours/week) position

Position is part-time, unbenefited. Current salary range $33.90 – $53.00 hourly total compensation depending on qualifications.

Position Open Until Filled. First review of applications will be on May 12, 2026. Any applications received after May 12 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

This position will serve Lincoln County residents on the central coast as the part-time Nurse providing quality nursing care in Public Health's Family Connects Program. Family Connect Nurses care for the infant and the mother in the postpartum transition with home visiting services. The applicant will perform community health nursing duties, participate actively in program planning, represent community health nursing in community groups by providing expertise and support.

Also must have the ability to provide highly skilled professional nursing in a designated area or specialty such as community health and home visiting and utilize the nursing process in establishing care for our clients.

• Assess, plan, evaluate and implement general community health nursing service in assigned area of responsibility or special program.
• Make home, office or telehealth visits, giving direct patient care within the scope of standing orders, explaining basic concepts of prevention of disease and promotion of mental and physical health; teaching and demonstrating to patients and families nursing care, and assisting families in understanding health needs and methods of meeting needs.
• Plan and exchange information with physicians and other health workers for more effective care of their individual patient; take responsibility for development of community organization and planning for health services with community groups.
• Maintain records for nursing services to families and clinics, and make reports as required.
• Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
• Use of personal operating vehicle to and from home visits may be required; mileage will be reimbursed.

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing plus two years of current community health nursing experience or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• Experience in Labor and Delivery or Nursery/NICU Nursing preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work/coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.