Public Health Nurse

Rocky Boy Health Center; Box Elder (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Boy Health Center in Montana seeks a Public Health Nurse to deliver community-based nursing services on the Rocky Boy Reservation. The role includes health education, disease prevention, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and home visits.

You will work with healthcare providers and leadership to address community health needs and improve outcomes. You will operate both independently and as part of a team, conducting home visits, developing care plans, and leading health

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in Montana.
• ASN from an accredited program; BSN preferred.
• Clinical nursing experience, preferably in community/public health.
• Valid MT driver's license and ability to make home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, health counseling, and education to individuals and families.
• Perform independent home visits to assess health needs and risks.
• Develop care plans and provide instruction on health practices.
• Organize and implement health education classes for the community.
• Participate in in-service education and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with supervisor on program planning and reporting.
• Coordinate with physicians on orders and standing orders.
• Identify health trends and implement community-level interventions.
• Assist in grants administration and ensure compliance reporting.
• Lead or contribute to QA projects and maintain records.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Home visits

Community health education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Public Health Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive community-based nursing services to individuals and families on the Rocky Boy Reservation. This includes health education, disease prevention, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, communicable disease follow-up, and home visits. The nurse works independently and collaboratively with healthcare providers and department leadership to address community health needs and improve health outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides nursing care, health counseling, and education to individuals and families of the Rocky Boy Reservation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Rocky Boy Health Board. Services include maternal and child health, chronic and communicable disease control, and follow-up on referrals, with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Conducts independent home visits to assess individual and family health needs and risks. Develops care plans, provides instruction, and demonstrates health practices in various settings. A minimum of 200 encounters per quarter is required.
• Assists in organizing and implementing health education classes for patients and the community.
• Participates in in-service education programs and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with the department supervisor on program planning and implementation. Keeps the supervisor informed of progress, challenges, and significant developments.
• Consults with physicians and implements delegated medical orders and standing orders, as appropriate.
• Identifies health trends, symptoms, and needs within the community, and develops and implements appropriate interventions at the individual, family, or community level.
• Supports the department supervisor with the administration and reporting requirements of public health nursing grants and programs.
• Maintains accurate records and reports for quality assurance and compliance purposes. Participates in quality assurance activities and is responsible for leading or contributing to at least one QA project per calendar year.
• Undertakes additional responsibilities as delegated to support the mission and goals of the Rocky Boy Health Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Montana
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited program
• Previous clinical nursing experience, preferably in a community health or public health setting
• Valid Montana driver’s license and ability to make home visits

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience working with tribal communities or in rural health settings
• Knowledge of public health principles, including communicable disease control, maternal-child health, and chronic disease management

Please note that all communication will be via e-mail.

Disclaimer This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered. Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position. This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60 business day probationary period.