Public Health Nurse - Immunizations & Community Care

Knox County; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County Government in Tennessee is seeking a Public Health Nurse for the Preventive Health Clinic. You will administer immunizations, perform patient assessments, educate patients, and assist physicians during visits.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in nursing with one year of facility experience and an active Tennessee RN license. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for home visits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Active Tennessee RN license.
• May be required to maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s license depending on work assignment.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses need for and administers immunizations for all ages per PHN protocol.
• Conducts client physical assessments per PHN protocol noting normal and deviations from normal.
• Provide client education and counseling, identify resources, and refer as indicated.
• Issue or administers medications to patients per PHN protocol or as prescribed by provider.
• Monitor clinic medication supply, and storage conditions as directed.
• Checks lab reports for abnormalities and informs appropriate medical professional in charge; files lab reports appropriately, clinic process.
• Reviews lab results and follows up accordingly per clinic process.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as indicated per PHN protocol.
• Obtains lab specimens through venipuncture, urine collection, and compartment swabs, and/or other methods as directed.
• Process and package lab specimens for shipping per Tennessee Department of Health lab manual.
• Assist physician or Nurse Practitioner as required with patient visits.
• Instruct patients regarding special tests ordered by providers; distribute pamphlets detailing medical tests and procedures.
• Performs nursing field visits as necessary, may include home visiting.
• Prepare, maintain, and restock exam space and equipment per infection control guidelines and standard nursing practice.

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Knox County Government in Tennessee is seeking a Public Health Nurse for the Preventive Health Clinic. You will administer immunizations, perform patient assessments, educate patients, and assist physicians during visits.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in nursing with one year of facility experience and an active Tennessee RN license. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for home visits.