Public Health Nurse - Community Impact & Immunizations

Tulsa Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Tulsa Health Department is actively seeking dedicated public health nurses to improve health outcomes for Tulsa County residents. You will provide nursing services, conduct immunizations, health screenings, and participate in community outreach across diverse settings.

Qualifications include nursing licensure in Oklahoma or via eNLC, at least an associate degree with two years of experience preferred, and strong communication with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; associate degree required.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma RN license or eNLC-recognized license.
• Two years of professional nursing experience preferred, with public health exposure.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical history and assist form completion.
• Review admission paperwork to determine funding resources for services.
• Immunize and provide clinical care per Physician Approved Protocols.
• Perform health screenings and collect lab specimens per guidelines.
• Provide health education and counseling to diverse populations.
• Maintain clinic records and coordinate follow-up and referrals.

Skills

Public health nursing

Counseling & health education

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Outlook / Word / Excel

Bilingual Spanish/English

RN license (OK / eNLC)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Associate degree in nursing required

RN license (OK / eNLC)

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The Tulsa Health Department is actively seeking dedicated public health nurses to improve health outcomes for Tulsa County residents. You will provide nursing services, conduct immunizations, health screenings, and participate in community outreach across diverse settings.

Qualifications include nursing licensure in Oklahoma or via eNLC, at least an associate degree with two years of experience preferred, and strong communication with diverse populations.