Part-Time Public Health Nurse: Immunization & Education

Visit Independence; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The City of Independence seeks a Public Health Nurse to perform duties in population-based public health, including coordinating and promoting immunization clinics, audits, and disease prevention, and teaching health-related classes to all age groups.

Requirements include a BSN with three years of public health experience, MO RN license, CPR/AED, valid driver's license, and ability to communicate clearly; must complete NIMS training within six months.

Qualifications

• BSN and three years of public health nursing experience preferred.
• Missouri RN license required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must complete NIMS level training within first six months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency essential.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate population-based public health activities.
• Promote and run immunization clinics and conduct immunization audits.
• Prevent communicable diseases and provide health education to all age groups.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Public health knowledge

Education

BSN

Job description

The City of Independence seeks a Public Health Nurse to perform duties in population-based public health, including coordinating and promoting immunization clinics, audits, and disease prevention, and teaching health-related classes to all age groups.

Requirements include a BSN with three years of public health experience, MO RN license, CPR/AED, valid driver's license, and ability to communicate clearly; must complete NIMS training within six months.