Public Health Nurse: Community Care & Prevention

TULSA HEALTH DEPARTMENT; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Retirement Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401A/457 Plans

Job summary

Tulsa Health Department is seeking dedicated public health nurses to deliver essential nursing services to the Tulsa community. You will conduct patient interviews, review medical histories, and administer immunizations according to protocols.

Prepare clinic records, educate patients, and participate in community outreach and health promotion activities. A nursing degree and licensure, with bilingual Spanish/English abilities preferred, are required for on-site roles in Tulsa, OK.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; Associate degree in nursing required.
• Two years of experience as a professional nurse preferred.
• Knowledge of public health nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history and assists with form completion.
• Reviews immunization records and administers vaccines per protocols.
• Documents clinic visits and follow-up actions; maintains records.
• Provides health education and outreach at community sites and events.
• Performs screening and basic testing as part of public health services.

Skills

Public health nursing

Nursing practice

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Tulsa Health Department is seeking dedicated public health nurses to deliver essential nursing services to the Tulsa community. You will conduct patient interviews, review medical histories, and administer immunizations according to protocols.

Prepare clinic records, educate patients, and participate in community outreach and health promotion activities. A nursing degree and licensure, with bilingual Spanish/English abilities preferred, are required for on-site roles in Tulsa, OK.