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Public Health Nurse
 
 
About the Organization
Name: Whatcom County Human Resources
Department: Health Department
Industry: Local Government
Description: Whatcom County has over 950 regular employees and is one of the largest employers in the Bellingham community. Whatcom County is located in the northern corner of Washington State beautifully positioned between the San Juan Islands and the Cascade mountains. Please see the Health Department website for more details: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/health/index.jsp
 
About the Position
Internal Ref.:
Job Type: Full-Time
Related Areas: Community Health
Epidemiology
Public Health - General
Openings: 4
Location: Bellingham, WA (United States) | Map It!
   
Description: The Public Health Nurse provides health services and assessments for individuals, families, groups and the community; makes appropriate nursing diagnosis; exercises independent judgment in analyzing problems or situations; plans and implements nursing interventions and evaluates outcomes of interventions. Provides individual and group health promotion and disease prevention activities. Assists management and other staff, as directed. Complies with legal standards and requirements.
   
Compensation: Starting Salary $23.11 - $25.47/hour, with full benefits package.
Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing OR a Master of Science Degree in Nursing with theoretical and clinical work in public health and other equivalent coursework AND requires a current, valid Washington State license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Public health experience and Spanish language fluency are desirable.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Other: Positions are open until filled with first review of resumes on January 14, 2008.

Posting available until Monday, January 14, 2008
 
For more information, contact:
Name: Bonnie Levan
Office Coordinator
Address: 311 Grand Ave., Suite 107 Bellijngham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-676-6802
Fax: 360-738-2521
E-mail: hr@co.whatcom.wa.us
Web: http://www.whatcomcounty.us/as/hr/jobs/open.htm
How to Apply: Submit your resume and letter of interest to Human Resources, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 107, Bellingham, WA 98225, or email to: hr@co.whatcom.wa.us.