Public Health Nurse: Community Impact & Immunizations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Pension

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Nursing education loan repayment

Job summary

Tulsa Health Department seeks dedicated RNs/ADs and BSNs to provide essential public health nursing services in Tulsa County. Start salaries reflect experience and Spanish bilingual capabilities. The role emphasizes immunizations, screenings, and community outreach to improve community health outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, charting, education, and coordination with funding sources while complying with HIPAA and clinic protocols. Travel to community sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred but an Associate degree is required.
• Experience as a professional nurse is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing.
• Ability to interact with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical history and complete forms.
• Review admission paperwork and determine funding resources.
• Maintain clinic records and prepare follow-up correspondence.
• Administer immunizations and conduct health screenings.
• Provide health education and community outreach.

Skills

Public health nursing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tulsa Health Department seeks dedicated RNs/ADs and BSNs to provide essential public health nursing services in Tulsa County. Start salaries reflect experience and Spanish bilingual capabilities. The role emphasizes immunizations, screenings, and community outreach to improve community health outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, charting, education, and coordination with funding sources while complying with HIPAA and clinic protocols. Travel to community sites may be required.