Summary
This position is responsible for promoting public health through activities/services related to: health promotion and education, epidemiological surveillance and disease prevention, immunization, and lab testing/diagnostic and curative care. The position is under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
Provide direct public health/nursing services
- Provide public health services, triage, immunizations, health assessments, treatment, and counseling; ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
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Communicate with other department and county staff, pharmacists, and health care providers to ensure adequate health and nutrition care are being provided.
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Complete testing, screening, monitoring, and medication ordering/recording procedures; complete all documentation.
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Maintain all charts as needed; ensure compliance with county/state/federal mandates/statutes.
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Manage and assist with the implementation and coordination of department programs, processes, and procedures (e.g., WIC services, vendor management coordination, community outreach, disease investigations, court reporting, walk-in clinic, etc.)
- Complete front desk and clerical duties as required; schedule appointments, maintain and update files/records, determine program eligibility, etc.
- Offer additional support as needed dependent upon department
- Please note: WIC Registered Nurses do not participate in immunizations, treatment, medication ordering. Instead, they focus on counseling nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Complete additional support functions; may vary by department
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Coordinate and present Public Health programs to community agencies, groups or schools as needed dependent on department.
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Attend training, workshops, or seminars to further education.
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Participate in staff meetings and interagency planning as required.
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Provide offsite clinics as determined by community and department needs.
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Complete and develop reports as required.
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Maintain medication inventory and medical equipment as needed.
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Assist with research and reporting for program-specific activities.
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Assist other department employees as needed.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
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Excellent verbal and written English language skills, bilingual preferred.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Proficient in basic computer systems and software (e.g., email, timekeeping software, work order inputs)
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Proficient in mathematical functions
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Ability to develop programs through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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Ability to function in unstructured setting in a self-directed manner.
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Ability to maintain accurate records of services provided.
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Ability to make decisions independently and use tact and good judgment in dealing with staff and the public.
- Ability to properly use various nursing tools/equipment.
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Ability to provide nursing services in a clinic setting.
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Knowledge of health record-keeping procedures.
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Knowledge of the methods, principles, techniques and practices of public health nursing, and knowledge of public health nursing skills and practices in clinic program areas.
- Knowledge of perinatal health issues, child growth and development, parenting skills, childhood illnesses and injuries
- Valid Driver's License
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Kansas Registered Nurse license
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Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification
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Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
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Occasional overtime
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Occasional travel
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Regular and Reliable attendance onsite at work location
Salary is Dependent on Qualifications
