Belmont County General Health District

Position Title:

Public Health Nurse

Pay Grade:

$18

Working Title:

Registered Nurse CMH Grant

Agency Unit:

Health Department

Reports to:

Director of Nursing

Employment Status:

Part-Time (21 hours per week)

Hours:

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

weekdays

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the Director of Nursing, implements the Children with Medical Handicaps program according to ODH guidelines; participates in required annual staff trainings; participates in preparedness training and drills and performs other duties as appropriate.

Essential Duties:

85-95% Implement the Children with Medical Handicap program

5% Preparedness activities

10% Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Duties

In the event of an emergency, this position will participate in response activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing, BSN preferred

Key Competencies:

This position is aligned with the Quad Council Competencies for Public Health Nurses (2011). The Quad council is comprised of the following four entities, The Association of Community Health Educators (ACHNE), The Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing (ASTDN), The American Public Health Association – Public Health Nursing Section (APHA) and The American Nurse Association’s Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics (ANA).

• Domain 1: Analytic and Assessment Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 3: Communications Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 4: Cultural Competency Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 6: Public Health Science Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 7: Financial Management and Planning Skills- Tier 1
• Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills- Tier 1

Work Environment:

Physical Requirements:

Equipment Used to Perform Essential Functions:

Approvals:

General office setting in the Health Department, as well as community sites.

Work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as snow/ice, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site or due to travel on the job. Travel to and from WIC or other locations may subject worker to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject worker to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals and animals.

In all settings, employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.

Due to the need for all Health Department personnel to respond to public health emergencies, the employee must be assessed for his/her ability to meet the physical demands of performing the following activities:

• Must be able to be fitted and wear NIOSH 95 mask.
• Engage in the following movements: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and writing and repetitive motions.
• Exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate with others effectively in person and over the phone
• Visual ability must be sufficient enough to read typewritten documents, computer screen and drive a car.

If unable to demonstrate these abilities based upon a standardized, objective assessment performed by external occupational health professionals, all reasonable accommodations will be made, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable Federal and Ohio law.

Computer, Fax, copier, Cell Phone, MARCS Radio, personal vehicle, and other office equipment. Medical equipment and supplies related to duties.

Blood borne Pathogen Risk Code: None___ Low_X__ Medium___ High ___

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 21 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person