Public Health Nurse

Cuyahoga County Board of Health; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 2 days/week

14 paid holidays

PERS retirement system

Tuition reimbursement

FSA Health and Dependent Care

Free Parking Onsite

Job summary

Cuyahoga County Board of Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse to monitor the healthcare needs of county residents, administer nursing care in clinics, communities, or schools, and educate clients on wellness and disease prevention. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing, an Ohio RN license with CPR, at least one year of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Starting salary ranges from $51,772.50 to $54,878.85 annually, with standard hours Mon–Fri and a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Active Ohio RN license with CPR certification.
• At least one year of related nursing experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurance at appointment.
• Ability to multi-task daily and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor healthcare needs of county residents and deliver nursing care in clinics, communities or schools.
• Educate clients on general wellness and disease prevention.
• Administer screenings and vaccinations where applicable.
• Provide case management and coordinate referrals for services.
• Document interactions and maintain accurate records.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Customer service

Verbal/written communication

Multi-tasking

PC software basics

Data querying/reporting

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Ohio RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Email

Job description

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Position: Public Health Nurse
Reports to: Public Health Nurse Supervisor
Position Type: Full-time, Bargaining
Starting Salary: $51,772.50 - $54,878.85 annually
Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vaccine Policy: All new hires will need to meet vaccination requirements or request an exemption and submit a TB Baseline as outlined in the CCBH Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Valid state of Ohio Registered Nurse license; current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurance at the time of appointment.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to preserve confidentiality of protected student health information and school records.
• Strong customer service, verbal and written communication skills, and effective presentation skills. Good interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence.
• Proficiency with use of PC hardware & basic software (i.e. Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.).
• Proficiency with use of databases. Proficiency with querying and reporting data.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

General PHN Responsibilities

• Monitors the healthcare needs of county residents. Identifies & administers nursing care to children and adults for domestic and international purposes in either a clinic, community, or school setting. Educates clients on general well-being and disease prevention. Assesses the clients' conditions and provides referrals to more appropriate resources as needed.
• Administers screening tests and vaccinations where applicable [including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted infections, blood lead, reproductive health, tuberculosis (TB), physical assessments, etc.] Educates and counsels clients on screening processes and results.
• Provides case management to individuals and families/caregivers to ensure comprehensive service delivery including home visitations, counseling, needs assessment, results interpretations, and referrals for additional services. May develop specific care/resource plans for clients and/or coordinate services on behalf of clients.
• Conducts assessments of clients their environments (e.g. schools, homes, etc.) to ensure safety and suitability for providing healthcare services.
• Leverages existing partnerships with external service providers to access resources for agency programs and clients. Educates providers on agency programs.
• Promotes agency programs where applicable and educates clients about program features & benefits. Coordinates client enrollment into agency programs.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, community, and providers regarding complex and/or high sensitivity healthcare concerns.
• Notifies agency, clients, community, and other stakeholders about confirmed communicable diseases, outbreaks, and other environmental conditions that pose a threat to the public.
• Documents client interactions and maintains accurate records/files. Submits reports as required.
• Participates in public health emergency activities as needed. Coordinates and facilitates services between the agency and the community.
• May communicate with third parties about clients' specific health conditions as permitted and/or required by HIPAA and other state/federal law.
• May serve as a healthcare subject matter expert to ensure that stakeholders comply with state/federal legislation and maintain accurate healthcare policies & procedures.
• May be required to operate agency-owned fleet vehicles at offsite service locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Potential Programmatic Focus Areas include, but not limited to:

Newborn Home Visiting Program Responsibilities

• Provide home visits for children and families.
• Conduct health and developmental screenings.
• Develop and implement health care plans compliant with program guidelines and protocols.
• Coordinate and document referrals to the appropriate resources.

Clinic Services Program Responsibilities

• Provide immunization and reproductive health and wellness services to clients across the lifespan in a variety of clinic and community-based settings.
• Direct patient care duties include: vaccinations, HIV/STI testing, counseling, education and referrals.
• Some extended clinic hours require a 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. shift covered on a staff rotation schedule.

Deadline to Apply: POSTED UNTIL FILLED HIRING INCENTIVES AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

Bilingual Applicants Welcome

All employees hired for a position must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Employees hired for a position that is funded in whole or in part by a designated funding source may be laid off when the funding source is reduced or eliminated.

THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL PROVIDER OF SERVICES AND AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 1964

THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Summary of Benefits offered at CCBH (for employees working at least 40 hours per pay period/Bi-weekly):

• Medical (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
• Dental (full time employees responsible for 10% of premium)
• Vision
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation
• FSA Health and Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holidays (14 paid per year)
• Vacation Time (13 paid days per year for new service PERS members*)
• Sick Time (15 paid days per year*)
• Personal Days (up to 3 paid per year)
• Agency paid Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking Onsite
• Remote work from home available up to two days per week with approval after the completion of a minimum of 60 days of employment.
• Alternate work schedule or changes in work schedule available after initial training period with approval. Core work hours of 10am to 2pm required of all staff

*Benefit is prorated based on start date