Public Health Nurse: Immunizations & Community Care

Tulsa Health Department; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Tulsa Health Department seeks dedicated public health nurses to provide services to the community in Tulsa County. The role focuses on preventive health activities, immunizations, and counseling during clinic visits.

Primary duties include patient interviews, records maintenance, lab procedures, and coordination with community programs. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred; a nursing license and computer proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Two years of experience as a professional nurse preferred.
• Knowledge of public health nursing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical history and assist with form completion.
• Review eligibility criteria and funding resources for services.
• Document visits and prepare follow-up correspondence.
• Administer immunizations per Physician Approved Protocols.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and communities.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Data entry

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Tulsa Health Department seeks dedicated public health nurses to provide services to the community in Tulsa County. The role focuses on preventive health activities, immunizations, and counseling during clinic visits.

Primary duties include patient interviews, records maintenance, lab procedures, and coordination with community programs. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred; a nursing license and computer proficiency are required.