Public Health Nurse Specialist

Join our team as a Public Health Nurse Specialist (New Hope) in Yakima, WA!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).

• $39.69-$48.62/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

• $7,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:

  • At Hire: $2,100.00

  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00

  • At 12 months: $2,100.00

  • Bonus will be prorated based on Full-Time Equivalency (FTE).

• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

• Provides comprehensive specialized care and support to patients living with HIV/AIDS by monitoring and assessing patients’ health, administering medications, and managing symptoms related to HIV/AIDS.

• Provides emotional support and counseling to patients, addressing their fears, concerns, and challenges related to living with HIV/AIDS.

• Maintains wellness activities for patients including immunizations, screening exams, and follow-up lab work. Offers guidance on safe practices, including safe sex and needle exchange programs to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

• Develops care plans with the patient in collaboration with the provider, based on medical conditions, health goals, and behaviors. Collaborates with other healthcare providers in developing plan of care. Coordinates and plans interagency referrals related to patient care as directed by the provider.

• Provides assessment, education, and evaluation of patients’ readiness to begin Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Provides ongoing long-term management for patients receiving HAART therapy.

• Administers medication to patients as directed by the provider, protocol, and standing orders. Identifies the purpose, side effects, and onset of action for each class of drug being given to the patient. Correctly explains the medication to the patient/guardian and obtains consent. Regularly monitors patients' viral loads, CD4 counts, and overall health to track progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

• Follow strict infection control protocols to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDs within the clinic setting.

• Maintains appropriate ongoing assessment, interventions, education, and referrals as identified in the care plan.

• Maintains regular contact and works collaboratively with other services and professionals involved in delivering services to the client to ensure coordinated service delivery.

• Provides HIV counseling and coordination of testing for high-risk individuals.

• Completes chart notes per standards in EPIC and Provide systems. Updates client data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems to document health assessment and health history. Records care plans and education provided. Documents assessments, actions, and medications in medical records.

• Provides education to a wide variety of audiences, including community members and healthcare professionals regarding HIV, including transmission and risk reduction.…