Public Health RN - Immunizations & Community Care

Grantcoks; Ulysses (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant County Health Department is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to provide nursing services in clinic and community settings.

Responsibilities include administering immunizations, performing health screenings and nursing procedures, collecting laboratory specimens, providing health education and referrals, supporting communicable disease prevention and investigation, and maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Kansas.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within the timeframe established by the department.
• Knowledge of professional nursing practices, infection prevention, vaccine administration, and public health principles.
• Strong computer, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations and perform health screenings and nursing procedures.
• Collect laboratory specimens and provide health education and referrals.
• Support communicable disease prevention and investigation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners to improve access to public health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Documentation skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Grant County Health Department is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to provide nursing services in clinic and community settings.

Responsibilities include administering immunizations, performing health screenings and nursing procedures, collecting laboratory specimens, providing health education and referrals, supporting communicable disease prevention and investigation, and maintaining accurate and confidential patient records.