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Yamhill County Health and Human has one full-time position for a Maternal Child Health Nurse. The nurse will work within one or more of Yamhill County Public Health's nurse home visit programs including Babies First!, CaCoon, and/or Family Connects Oregon to assess families and ensure they have what they need to create a safe and healthy environment during early childhood. In addition, the nurses will assess infant growth and development and ensure they have resources and referrals to ongoing care.

National Health Service Corp (NHSC) and Oregon Office of Rural Health approved site-loan repayment opportunities available.

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for current plan year. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $50 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• 200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a public health nursing certificate
• An unencumbered RN license.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a registered nurse.
  • Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
• Must have a National Provider Number (NPI) number or be able to get one upon employment.

Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree, experience in public health, and/or Spanish language skills.

May be subject to successful completion of a background check.

Must have an unencumbered Oregon license as a registered professional nurse at the time of appointment.

The Candidate:

As a successful candidate for this position, you should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be organized and detail oriented in your work, and have the ability to work effectively both alone as well as in a team environment. It is also expected that you will have excellent customer services skills as you will be expected to interact with co-workers and the public in a courteous, professional manner. As a multi-cultural county and workplace, it is required that you are able to interact and work with people of all backgrounds and life circumstances with respect and dignity.

In addition to your training and knowledge in Nursing, you will be expected to be proficient in computer use, including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Oregon is required as you may be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver's license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at or via email at

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at or via email at

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Job Description: Responsible for organizing and providing nursing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel based upon their licensure, preparation and job descriptions. Contributes to the meeting of the mission and goals of the facility and Essentia, and meets the requirements of the Joint Commission if applicable and/or other federal, state, and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responsible for the coordination of lactation education and support within the nursing division. NICU RN's in Fargo, ND and Duluth, MN are required to perform transport via helicopter and Ambulance.

Education Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing

This position will work the following:

• 48-72 hours per pay period
• Every Third Weekend
• Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 7:30PM
• Overnight Shift: 7:00PM - 7:30AM
• Block 66A

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current nursing licensure in Minnesota

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within one year

• Preferred: At least one year of Labor and Delivery Experience

Sign On Incentives: $10,000/ADN and $5,000/BSN for all eligible RNs with work commit.  

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Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.  

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.  

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.  

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Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-000.

Job Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital

Shift Rotation: FTE Flex Day/Night (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: 7:00am - 7:30pm/7:00pm - 7:30am /

Hours Per Pay Period: 48-72

Compensation Range: $41.72 - $ 0.19 / hour

Union: VA Hospital MNA RNs (VAHOSPRN)

FTE: 0.9

Weekends: Every Third Weekend

• Level I - Provides care management services to children with low and medium acuities. Care Manager will provide the required one or two services each month based on acuity and need. One of these contacts is to be in-person with the member.
• Level II - Provides care management services to low, medium, and high acuity members. Care Manager will provide a minimum of two services each month, one of which is to be in person with the member.
  • Engage children, youth, and families with outreach and enrollment activities for successful enrollment into a children's health home
  • Gather and complete assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and acuity, identifying both strengths and areas of need
  • Work w/children, youth, families, and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of Care
  • Identify and engage additional providers (e.g. natural supports, parent advocates, primary care physicians) with youth and families for the execution and continuation of the Plan of Care
  • Convene and conduct Interdisciplinary team meetings to review Plan of Care; identifying progress, continued needs, and confirming ongoing eligibility
  • Document progress and arrange for transitions between systems, placements, and higher levels of care following changes in eligibility and acuity.
  • Use NY State and Health Home information systems to input required Health Home documentation
  • Comply with Medicaid and program billing regulations
  • Complete all required and recommended trainings

• Level 1 - Requires an Associate's degree in Social Work or a related field, with 2 to 5 years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
• Level 2 - Requires a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, and two years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
• You have a valid driver's license and automobile that is insured following New York State Requirements
• You will work with individuals of different backgrounds, age, ethnicities, life positions, and socio-economic statuses.

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

Start Early is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country. Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more inclusive early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy, and research through partnerships across the country. We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, excellence, learning, and communication. Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do! The Manager of Child Health & Wellness provides support and guidance in developing and maintaining the content, structure, and delivery of health, nutrition, mental health, environmental safety, and nutrition services. In addition, this individual monitors Early/Head Start network agencies to ensure all requirements in health, mental health, safety, and nutrition services are met according to Head Start Standards. The Manager of Child Health & Wellness provides technical assistance, training, and support to two EHSN programs to support the timely and effective delivery and documentation of health and wellness services to children. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Child Health and Wellness you will: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Data Monitoring: Monitors health, dental, nutrition, mental health, and environmental safety services, ensuring the delivery of quality services. Assists the Health and Wellness Assistant Director in triaging high-risk medical concerns and guiding staff at various programs in adhering to public health guidelines and policies. Assists programs in identifying resources, training needs, and building organizational monitoring capacity. Ensures programs have access to medical and dental homes, nutritionists, and mental health consultants. Supports program planning, resource identification, training assessment, and progress monitoring for recipient and partner programs. Develops improvement plans for areas not meeting health and wellness requirements. Implement Systems: Ensures implementation of health, mental health, nutrition, and environmental safety systems to provide high-quality child development and mental health services in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. Collaborates with the Early/Head Start Network Health and Wellness team to: Monitor and improve database systems, including policy modifications. Coordinate services for children with Early Child Development. Ensure developmentally appropriate activities are conducted. Conduct site visits to monitor health and wellness checklists. Ensures outdoor learning environments are safe and well-maintained. Coordinates nutrition services by identifying and scheduling visits with Nutrition Consultants, ensuring at least eight to ten hours of service per year if assigned to directly operated home visiting sites. Communication: Maintains effective communication, accountability, and opportunities for system improvements across programs. T/TA: Conducts training for health services staff across program options on health, mental health, nutrition, and safety standards, fostering safe and supportive environments. Resource and Referrals: Ensures consultants (nurse, mental health, dietitian) provide necessary services to children, families, and staff as needed or requested, especially in directly operated home visiting sites. Risk Management: Maintains up-to-date tracking systems in ChildPlus for medical, dental, nutrition, mental health, and safety documentation, ensuring timely service delivery. Identifies data irregularities, anticipates potential inaccuracies, and provides technical support for data correction and staff training. Reporting: Prepares statistical analyses and reports on health, dental, nutrition, mental health, and safety data to meet regulatory standards and measure outcomes. Collaboration: Works with agencies to establish partnerships supporting children’s medical, dental, nutrition, and safety needs; provides support in health service delivery. Collaborates with Head Start Network Managers to ensure emergency procedures are current and practiced. Supports other projects related to data analysis, compliance, evaluation, record-keeping, and planning. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION: Education: Master’s Degree in public health or related field, or equivalent experience. Experience: Minimum 3 years in public health; experience supporting health, mental health, nutrition, and safety in low-income early childhood settings. Training/Competencies: Knowledge of HSPPS, early childhood practices, health principles, data systems, and compliance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work on multiple tasks and travel as needed. Salary: $77,400 - $90,000 annually, based on skills, experience, and needs. Benefits include: Health plans, wellness programs, professional development, 401k, paid volunteer days, parental leave, and more. Start Early is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Start Early is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country. Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more inclusive early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country. We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication. Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do! The Manager of Child Health & Wellness provides support and guidance in developing and maintaining the content, structure, and delivery of health, nutrition, mental health, environmental safety and nutrition services. In addition, this individual monitors Early/Head Start network agencies to ensure all requirements in health, mental health, safety, and nutrition services are met according to Head Start Standard. The Manager of Child Health & Wellness provides technical assistance, training and support to two EHSN programs to support the timely and effective delivery and documentation of health-and wellness services to children. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Child Health and Wellness you will: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Data Monitoring: Monitors health, dental nutrition, mental health, and environmental safety services and ensures and delivery of quality services. Assists the Health and Wellness Assistant Director in the triage high-risk medical concerns: assist staff at the Sub-Recipient, Community Partner, and Directly Operated Programs in abiding by all public health guidelines and recipient policies and procedures. Assists all programs with identifying resources, assisting with training needs, building organizational monitoring capacity. Assure programs by identifying medical and dental home resources, Nutritionists, and Mental Health Consultants. Serves as program support to two recipient programs recipient and programs by assisting in program planning, identifying resources, assessing training needs, and monitoring program progress. Develops improvement plans for compliance adherence for areas that are not meeting health and wellness requirements. Implement Systems: Ensures the implementation of health, mental health, nutrition and environmental safety systems to ensure consistent, high quality child development and mental health services at all Head Start and Early Head Start programs in accordance with all Head Start Performance Standards. Collaborates with Early/Head Start Network Health and Wellness team to: Monitor and improve the database system(s), including the modification of recipient policies and procedures. Coordinate the provision of services for children, together with Early Child Development. Ensure developmentally appropriate activities are being carried out in the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs. Conduct regular scheduled site visits to monitor and inspect health and wellness checklists for all programs. Assures that all Head Start and Early Head Start facility outdoor learning environments are well maintained and have no safety issues. In collaboration with the HB Supervisor or Director, identifies Nutrition Consultant to support the program's nutrition services and coordinate the schedule of the nutrition visits ensuring at a minimum of eight to ten hours of service per year, if assigned to the directly operated home visiting site. Communication: Maintains a system of communication, accountability, and engage in opportunities for supporting the improvement of existing sub recipient, directly operated and Partner health and wellness systems. T/TA: Conducts recipient training for health services staff from all program options. Deliver training on health, mental health, nutrition and environmental safety standards for healthy practices and routines, providing safe and supportive environments for the program’s children. Resource and Referrals: In collaboration with the HB Supervisor or Director, ensures consultants (nurse, Mental Health, and dietitian) provide services to children, families, and staff as needed or requested, if assigned to the directly operated home visiting site. Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date medical, dental, nutrition, mental health and environmental safety tracking systems in the ChildPlus database to ensure completion and timely submission of documentation to ensure children receive services in a timely and appropriate manner. Identifies irregularities in the data, anticipates areas where there is potential for inaccuracies, and provides technical support to Early/Head Start Network and other staff, as needed, to correct errors in the database and build their skills and knowledge of data management. Reporting: Assists in the preparation of statistical analysis of health, dental, nutrition, mental health and environmental health and safety data, to comply with regulatory standards and measure outcomes. Works with the health and wellness team to prepare reports, records, and correspondence related to health services. Collaborates with Sub-Recipient, Partner and Directly Operated agencies to ensure outside health professionals are established and partnerships support children and families to receive all necessary medical, dental, nutrition and environmental safety services; provides support in the content, structure, and delivery of health services to the children, families, and staff. Works closely with the Early/Head Start Network Health and Wellness Managers in ensuring emergency procedures pertaining to health and safety emergencies, disasters, fire, OSHA, licensing, and program requirements are monitored, updated, and practiced throughout the program year. Supports Early/Head Start Network with other projects related to data analysis, compliance monitoring, program evaluation, record-keeping and reporting, planning, communication, and project management. Perform other job-related duties as requested. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION: Education: Master’s Degree in public health services or related field and or equivalent experience. Related Experience: Minimum 3 years of public health experience. Experience working with families of children ages 0-5 in low-income communities supporting health, mental health, nutrition and environmental safety goals. Training, and experience in health sciences. Training or Competency: Working knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and other federal, state, and local requirements regarding health and safety in early care and education. Knowledge of early childhood programs and practices. Understand the general principles of health and wellness, including nutritional services, environmental safety and mental health promotion, prevention, early identification, and intervention. Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with general knowledge of policy and procedure compliance. Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with potential agencies with a high level of professionalism. Ability to keep abreast of new developments in the Head Start industry to ensure that all verbal and written communications align with changing needs. Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced work environment while prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines Share culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate science-informed health and wellness education materials with children, families, and staff. Must be able to travel to recipient sites. Grade: 16 As of the time of this posting, this is the expected base annual salary range. The base annual salary will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, as well as business needs and limitations. Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity, and Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more. Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Provide continuous labor support and monitor mother-baby status
• Execute emergency interventions when complications arise
• Document care plans and assessments in Cerner EMR
• Assist physicians and midwives during deliveries
• Deliver high-quality postpartum and newborn care

• 2+ years recent L&D RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN certifications
• Familiarity with Cerner charting

• Provide continuous labor support and monitor mother-baby status
• Execute emergency interventions when complications arise
• Document care plans and assessments in Cerner EMR
• Assist physicians and midwives during deliveries
• Deliver high-quality postpartum and newborn care

• 2+ years recent L&D RN experience
• BLS, ACLS, Fetal Monitoring, AWHONN certifications
• Familiarity with Cerner charting

PROGRAM MANAGER, MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH Job Number: 00136732 Job Posting : Apr 10, 2025, 1:39:18 PM Closing Date : Apr 24, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Collective Bargaining Unit : NONE Posting Salary : $118,932 TO $134,538 Organization : Health and Hospital Systems Job Title: Program Manager, Maternal Child Health Department: Ambulatory and Community Health Network Shift: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM GRANT FUNDED POSITION END DATE 06/30/2025 Job Summary Under general direction, the Program Manager, Maternal Child Health plans, develops and implements policies and procedures for the Maternal Child Health Programs. Supervises program activities, coordinates services, and assures regulatory compliance. General Administrative Responsibilities Collective Bargaining Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings Discipline Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements Supervision Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements Management Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements Typical Duties Manages the activities of Maternal Child Health Programs through the support of development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and protocols which regulate the delivery of services to client base; coordinates distribution of services between inter-departmental programs or outside agencies, acts as liaison/consultant to minimize duplication of services. Guides program staff engaged in providing education and resource services by training staff, assigning work and reviewing staff progress, conducting performance evaluations and administering correct action and coaching. Provides program services when necessary. Evaluates operational performance by reviewing provision of service and client satisfaction against staffing levels, work methods and procedures; supports implementation changes to ensure effective operations and compliance with requisite policies and regulations. Works with Director of MCH and grants management team to assist with program reviews and financial audits by explaining expenditures and providing other information requested by the auditors. Performs periodic client file audits to ensure compliance with State and Federal program requirements. Evaluates and tracks trends for patients receiving care outside Cook County Network to provide actionable recommendations, identify areas for outreach to bring members to receive ambulatory or specialty care at Cook County Health. Identifies and creates ongoing schedule of education and training needed relevant to optimizing services. Collaborates with Front Desk to establish routine evaluations and reporting to identify and implement performance improvement processes for patient retention and enrollment. Maintains excellent relationships and effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure efficient implementation and achievement of established goals. Timely reports programmatic data toward Maternal Child Health initiatives and management of staff integral to programs. Participates and promotes relevant best practice and evidence-based program data at collaborative partnership meetings toward positive influence on mission driven policy initiatives. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, community health, public health, or business Three (3) years of experience working in healthcare, health care grant management, patient education, patient access, referrals, managed care or process improvement Must be able to work evenings and on the weekends, as needed Prior Program Management experience Preferred Qualifications Prior Community Health Center experience Prior Maternal Child Health experience Bilingual Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge of managed care plans, patient access strategies, scheduling practices and open access models. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups Training, knowledge and/or experience with Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Demonstrates good computer and typing skills Ability to establish working relationships with staff and the public Ability to learn electronic medical record and data systems. Ability to write narrative reports, correspondence Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions. VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must : Meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?” Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable. OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr