Part-Time Health Services Nurse-Maternal Child Health-Family Connects

Health Servics Nurse – Maternal Child Health - Family Connects
Public Health Department (Classification 736)
Part-Time/Non-VBenefited (19.5 hours/week) position

This position is open until filled.  

First review of applications will be on October 2, 2026. Any applications received after October 2 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.

Linn County Public Health is recruiting for a Part-Time Nurse who will be serving Linn County newborns and their parents providing quality nursing care in Public Health’s Family Connects Program. Family Connects Nurses care for the infant and the mother in the postpartum transition with home visiting services. Applicant will need to perform a variety of community health nursing duties, participating actively in program planning, representing community health nursing in community groups by providing nursing 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 have the ability to utilize the nursing process in the establishment of 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 the 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 depending on Nurse’s residential location, mileage will be reimbursed. 

• Qualified candidate must possess a license 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.