JOB Under general supervision performs public health nursing duties through participation in community outreach and public health clinical services. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
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Assists with monitoring health status to identify and solve community health problems.
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Conducts client interviews, assessments and screenings.
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Administers immunizations.
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Identifies and investigates health problems and health hazards in the community.
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Informs, educates, and empowers people about health issues.
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Conducts individual and group educational encounters.
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Participates in community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.
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Maintains compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations.
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Links consumers to needed personal health services and coordinates the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
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Administers medications and treatments as indicated.
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Participates in continuous quality improvement and innovative solutions to health problems.
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Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:-
Supervision is received from Program Manager or designee.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:-
Functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and students.
KEY COMPENTENCIES (TIER 1 LEVEL):
This position is aligned with the current Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals published by The Council on Linkages between Academia and Public Health Practice. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the "Essential and Marginal Function Analysis" statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements
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Work is preformed indoors but may be completed outdoors during outreach activities and requires frequent travel from one location to another to preform essential duties.
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Position requires frequent use of computers, phones, copies and fax machines.
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Position requires frequent interaction with employees, outside agencies and the public.
