Public Health Nurse: Flexible Hours + Great Benefits

Woodbury County; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health insurance

Dental

Life & LTD Insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

2 Personal Days

Job summary

Woodbury County is seeking a part-time Public Health Nurse to join the Ida County health team. The role focuses on assessing, planning and coordinating care for vulnerable populations, educating communities and administering vaccines in clinic, home and community settings.

You'll contribute to disease prevention and health promotion, with flexible hours about 29 per week and a starting rate based on experience, plus IPERS and paid time off. Reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa.
• Minimum of two years of general nursing experience; maternal/child health or public health encouraged.
• CPR certification required or willingness to attend training.
• Child and Adult Abuse Reporter certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain agency liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments across health history, growth, psychosocial needs and access to care.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Provide care coordination, referrals and follow-up for vulnerable populations.
• Educate clients and families on health and preventive services.
• Administer vaccinations and screen for communicable diseases.
• Read lab results and document in medical records.

Skills

Public health nursing

Blood draws

Injections administration

Care coordination

Community health education

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse in Iowa

Job description

Woodbury County is seeking a part-time Public Health Nurse to join the Ida County health team. The role focuses on assessing, planning and coordinating care for vulnerable populations, educating communities and administering vaccines in clinic, home and community settings.

You'll contribute to disease prevention and health promotion, with flexible hours about 29 per week and a starting rate based on experience, plus IPERS and paid time off. Reliable transportation is required.