Public Health Nurse

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement plans

11 paid holidays

Leave accrual

Job summary

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse to deliver community health services in clinics, homes and the community. You will counsel on illnesses, coordinate health programs with outside agencies and maintain patient records with confidentiality.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in nursing and Nevada RN license; CPR and lab certifications; experience with immunizations, tests and emergency response are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing; Nevada RN license required.
• CPR certification within 1 month of date of employment.
• Office laboratory certification within 3 months of date of employment.
• Complete ICs 100, 200 and 700 within six months of date of date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide health counseling on prevention of communicable diseases and coordinate programs.
• Administer pre-examination tests and educate patients before/after tests.
• Assess patient response to treatment and medications.
• Advise on medical and social services available.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records.
• Keep abreast of trends in disease prevention and treatment.
• Submit medical/statistical reports on time.
• Coordinate work teams and improve departmental policies.
• Assist in emergencies and administer first aid.
• Provide immunizations and administer prescribed medications.

Skills

Nursing practice

Medical records

Infection control

Immunizations

Counseling patients

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Health & Human Services, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, perform public/community health nursing services in clinics, homes and in the community; and to provide community and client centered counseling, education and information concerning illnesses.

The City pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums. Social Security is not withheld from your paycheck, resulting in an additional 12.4% in take-home pay. Benefits also include eleven paid holidays, along with sick and annual leave accrual.

Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans:

• Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $37.7228 - 52.8120 hourly / $78,463.32 - 109,848.96 annually
• Employee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $45.5083 - 63.7116 hourly / $94,657.16 - 132,520.18 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (Nevada PERS) click on this link: New Member Information

In addition to an outstanding retirement plan, this position is afforded the excellent benefits set forth in the Carson City Employees Association labor contract: CCEA Labor Contract

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Provide health related counseling on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; introduce general health related information and instruction to individuals, families and community groups.
• Administer a variety of pre-examination tests including skin tests, blood tests, and other tests used in determining communicable disease; provide information and education to patients before and after tests as necessary.
• Assess and evaluate patient's response to treatment and medication.
• Advise patients on available and appropriate medical and social services available.
• Keep accurate patient records; maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the areas of disease prevention and treatment, chronic diseases.
• Compile and submit necessary medical/statistical reports and data in a timely fashion.
• Apply basic time management and patient care coordination skills to effectively provide nursing and health care services.
• Assist in research and investigation of communicable diseases when requested.
• Assist with medical emergencies; administer first aid for minor injuries and health problems.
• Keep accurate patient records regarding immunizations and prescribed dosages of medications; maintain and update files as necessary to include: changes, weight, and medical history.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing; AND two (2) years of nursing experience - preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• A valid driver’s license.
• Nevada State Registered Nursing License.
• CPR certification within one (1) month of date of employment.
• Office laboratory certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
• Complete ICs 100, 200 and 700 within six (6) months of date of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of nursing practice.
• Principles and procedures of medical record keeping.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding health care.
• Universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Medical Terminology.
• Principles and procedures of medical record keeping.
• Principles and procedures of medical report preparation.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics, including statistics and financial analysis techniques.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Skill in

• Performing general physical examinations and systematically assessing the health status of persons and families.
• Interviewing patients prior to examinations in order to assess and determine their medical history, background and health status.
• Educating patients on a variety of health care related issues.
• Preparing, performing, and reviewing laboratory tests.
• Providing responsible health and nursing care, including health education.
• Properly preparing and administering immunizations and prescribed medications.
• Responding to emergency situations which may include a bioterrorism event.
• Administer first aid.
• Counseling patients on a variety of health care related issues.
• Operating standard medical testing equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining confidentiality and security of medical records.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, family members, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Under General Supervision – Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to exposure to potentially hazardous medications and bodily fluids.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.

2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

3. This is a grant-funded position; therefore, the employee is required to know and abide by the rules of the grant under which they function. This position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed and approved.

4. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

5. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.

6. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.

7. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.

8. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer..