What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHN position at CHI St Joseph's Health?
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is responsible for the delivery of patient care and grant programming within the scope of professional nursing standard. The PHN uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation as a systemic approach to the direct and indirect care to clients and families.
Benefits:
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
Responsibilities
- Deliver public health and case management services to clients using initiative, judgment, and independent decision making within the scope of professional nursing standards.
- Complete grant workplan activities based on the grant requirements
- Utilize policies and procedures when performing assigned activities
- Chart according to grant and community health guidelines
- Direct and guide the activities of other health personnel
- Attend required trainings/meetings
- Link the client with appropriate providers and resources throughout the continuum of health and human services and care settings.
- Provide culturally sensitive, evidence-based health education to clients and families
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Registered Nurse (RN) License issued by the state of Minnesota
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, basic computer skills
Preferred:
- 1-3 years public health experience
- PHN certificate or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Pay Range
$39.95 - $53.28 /hour
Salary : $40 - $53