Public Health Nurse

Hancock County Sheriff's Office - Indiana; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hancock County Health Department in Indiana is seeking a Public Health Nurse to work with the public, including infants, children, and adults, to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent disease. The nurse will perform clinical procedures, document results, and schedule appointments.

You will administer vaccines, conduct screenings, lead community health activities, and collaborate with schools and partners. The role requires an Indiana RN license, flexibility for extended hours or weekends, and

Formación

• Must hold a valid Indiana RN license.
• Experience in public health or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of immunization practices and HIPAA regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and administers child, adult, and travel vaccinations and other clinical procedures under orders and direction.
• Performs injections, draws labs, checks vitals, documents tests and referrals.
• Schedules appointments and answers telephone.
• Administers and interprets tuberculosis skin test.
• Investigates communicable diseases and reports to Indiana Department of Health.
• Maintains vaccination and testing records; leads case management with home visits.
• Collaborates with schools and community partners on health screenings and education.
• Provides emergency preparedness education and participates in community events.
• Testsifies in court as necessary and performs related duties.

Conocimientos

Public health

Vaccination administration

Clinical procedures

Patient communication

Educación

Indiana Registered Nurse license

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Public Health Nurse

Employer: Hancock County Health Department

Job Status: Full-Time (35 Hours/Week) FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: M-F 8A-4P; some extended hours and/or weekends may be required.

Job Category: PAT (Professional, Administrative, Technological)

Date Written/ Updated: May 2024

Position Summary

As a Public Health Nurse, incumbent will work directly with members of the public, including infants, children, and adults, to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent or mitigate disease. Incumbent will also operate in a clinical setting, performing clinical procedures, preparing documents, and schedule appointments.

Position Responsibilities

• Works as representative of County Health Officer under standing orders and clinical direction to plan and administer child, adult, and travel vaccinations, injections, and other clinical procedures.
• Performs clinical procedures including but not limited to administering injections and/or medication, drawing labs, taking vital signs, performing weight checks and screening individuals for diseases and illnesses, and documents all tests, screenings, and referrals.
• Schedules appointments and answers telephone.
• Administers and interprets tuberculosis skin test.
• Communicable disease investigation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations while completing investigations in NBS, interviewing patients, and reporting cases to Indiana Department of Health.
• Maintain and assist with records for vaccine administration and other testing as needed.
• Lead Case management with home visits and education as appropriate.
• Assists or plans community events
• Manages the care of individuals using established protocols, ensuring compliance with all applicable County Health Department policies and procedures, Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) standards related to Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Prenatal Healthcare, Family Planning/Women's Health, HIPAA regulations, and all other federal and state laws relating to privacy, confidentiality, and service delivery.
• Maintains partnerships with county school nurses.
• Supporting schools in performing health screenings, such as vision, hearing, and oral health
• Collaborating and enhancing of current vaccination efforts to ensure childhood vaccine requirements and seasonal vaccine needs are addressed.
• Help support schools with evidence-based education on nutrition and physical activity.
• Collaboration with school and community partners to help support school needs.
• Providing emergency preparedness education and supplies to school.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Incumbent must possess a valid and up-to-date Indiana Registered Nurse license. Experience working in public health, or a related field is preferred. Must have working knowledge of standard immunization practices, procedures, and potential complications, with the ability to effectively supervise related clinics. Must stay current on ail Codes and Ordinances relating to any aspect of duties assigned, and attend trainings, seminars, and workshops to stay current on public health issues. Incumbent must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License, have demonstrated a safe driving record, and access to reliable personal transportation. Must be able to work extended evening, and/or weekend hours as necessary, and occasionally travel out of town for meetings and trainings, sometimes overnight. Incumbent is in frequent contact with members of the public, which may expose the incumbent to difficult/agitated persons. Must have a working knowledge of standard English grammar and spelling, with the ability to communicate in both writing and verbal settings.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to sit, stand, and walk at will. This position requires fine motor skills, typing, and writing. Bending, stooping, and kneeling periodically. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Must be able to hear sounds/communications and speak clearly.

Compensation

Pay for any given position is subject to the annual budgetary process and, as such, may be subject to increase, reduction, status quo maintenance or be eliminated for any time period.

Other

Incumbent must have ability to meet all department hiring requirements, including passage of a criminal background check. Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The job description for the position of Chronic Disease Public Health Nurse for the Health Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.