Registered Nurse

Monongalia County Health Department; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Monongalia County Health Department is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care in public health settings, including clinics, community outreach, and home visits. You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer vaccines and medications, and coordinate referrals under standing orders and protocols.

The role requires independent nursing judgment in WV, with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, triage walk-in and scheduled patients, and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per provider orders and standing protocols; monitor for and manage adverse reactions.
• Perform clinical procedures including wound care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and screenings.
• Provide case management and disease investigation for public health programs ( e.g., TB, STI, immunizations, chronic disease).
• Educate individuals, families, and groups on disease prevention, medication adherence, and self-management strategies.
• Document care accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) and complete required public health reporting.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, OSHA, and organizational safety protocols; maintain readiness of clinical areas and supplies.
• Coordinate referrals, community resources, and follow-up care; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement, data collection, and performance measurement to enhance clinical outcomes and population health.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including mass vaccination or testing events.
• Provide clinical guidance and precepting to LPN's, medical assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or above.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Job description

• Location 453 Van Voorhis Road,Morgantown, WV, 26505,United States
• Base Pay $63,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

Job Purpose: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse delivers professional nursing care in public health settings including clinics, community outreach sites, and home visits. Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing assessment and triage, development and implementation of patient-centered care plans, administration of medications and immunizations under standing orders, case management for public health programs (e.g., communicable disease, maternal/child health, chronic disease), health education, and coordination of referrals. The RN exercises independent nursing judgement within scope of practice and may provide clinical guidance to LPNs, medical assistants, and students. This position does not include formal supervisory authority. Employee has a solid understanding of clinical processes and works with increasing independence, seeking guidance for complex or unfamiliar situations.

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, triage walk-in and scheduled patients, and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per provider orders and standing protocols; monitor for and manage adverse reactions.
• Perform clinical procedures including wound care, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and screenings.
• Provide case management and disease investigation for public health programs ( e.g., TB, STI, immunizations, chronic disease).
• Educate individuals, families, and groups on disease prevention, medication adherence, and self-management strategies.
• Document care accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) and complete required public health reporting.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, OSHA, and organizational safety protocols; maintain readiness of clinical areas and supplies.
• Coordinate referrals, community resources, and follow-up care; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Participate in quality improvement, data collection, and performance measurement to enhance clinical outcomes and population health.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including mass vaccination or testing events.
• Provide clinical guidance and precepting to LPN's, medical assistants, students, and volunteers as assigned.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or above.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Physical Activity Level:

• This position is considered having moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during patient care and outreach events. Tasks involving bending, stooping, and reaching to assist patients and handle equipment. Manual dexterity is essential for administering injections and operating medical instruments. The role may require lifting or moving patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is needed for reading charts, medication labels, and performing clinical tasks. Hearing ability is required for patient communication and monitoring alarms. With or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must be able to perform these essential functions.
• The employee works in a clinical setting within the health department, including exam rooms, vaccination clinics, and outreach sites. The environment is climate-controlled but may involve exposure to infectious diseases, biohazard materials, and cleaning chemicals. PPE such as gloves, masks, and gowns is required for certain tasks. The role involves frequent interaction with patients, staff, and community members. Occasional travel to off-site clinics or community events may be necessary. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program; current RN license in the state of West Virginia. Preferably at least 1 year experience in public health. Proficiency with EHR systems, scheduling software, and basic office applications. Familiarity with public health reporting and immunization programs.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program; current RN license in the state of West Virginia. Preferably at least 1 year experience in public health. Proficiency with EHR systems, scheduling software, and basic office applications. Familiarity with public health reporting and immunization programs.