What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at City of Racine?
JOB
The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for a talented Public Health Nurse. We also offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, generous time off and flexible schedule. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today! POSITIONThe Public Health Nurse provides skilled public health nursing services under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their designee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIESAssess individual holistic needs, including psychological, social, environmental, nutritional, family, and personal through health clinics and home visitation.Assist individuals in maintaining / improving their health through health promotion and disease prevention services including women’s pelvic and men’s genital examinations.Utilize Medical Director Standing Orders indicating treatment and coordination of client care.Perform skilled nursing interventions including surveillance, investigation, case finding, creating / maintaining community partnerships, implement policies/procedures/plans.Conduct outreach/referral/follow-up, case management, health education, counseling, consultation, screening and advocacy.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of sexually transmitted infections.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of childhood / adult vaccine schedules, education, administration, and maintenance of vaccine records.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of communicable diseases and lead poisoning.Maintain patient records utilizing software applications, computer systems, and/or written notes according to program and best practice standards.Use critical thinking skills to coordinate appropriate care plans, and to direct critical interventions and / or referrals.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing applicable to the areas of assessment, promotion and maintenance of the health of at-risk individuals, families, and the community.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of standard, health assessment practices, protocols and equipment.Coordinate epidemiological event responses, including foodborne illness outbreaks, to determine causes and corrective actions.Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.Manage assigned grants and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant applications.Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community emergency intervention.Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.ASSOCIATED DUTIESPerform other duties as assigned or required.Act as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event..
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding, walking, sitting, and stooping.Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing.ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONSOffice and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments.EQUIPMENTEffective utilization and maintenance of computer workstations, associated equipment and software / database applications, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment.This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
The City of Racine Health Department is recruiting for a talented Public Health Nurse. We also offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, pension program, HSA, generous time off and flexible schedule. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today! POSITIONThe Public Health Nurse provides skilled public health nursing services under the direction of the Public Health Administrator and / or their designee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIESAssess individual holistic needs, including psychological, social, environmental, nutritional, family, and personal through health clinics and home visitation.Assist individuals in maintaining / improving their health through health promotion and disease prevention services including women’s pelvic and men’s genital examinations.Utilize Medical Director Standing Orders indicating treatment and coordination of client care.Perform skilled nursing interventions including surveillance, investigation, case finding, creating / maintaining community partnerships, implement policies/procedures/plans.Conduct outreach/referral/follow-up, case management, health education, counseling, consultation, screening and advocacy.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of sexually transmitted infections.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of childhood / adult vaccine schedules, education, administration, and maintenance of vaccine records.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of communicable diseases and lead poisoning.Maintain patient records utilizing software applications, computer systems, and/or written notes according to program and best practice standards.Use critical thinking skills to coordinate appropriate care plans, and to direct critical interventions and / or referrals.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing applicable to the areas of assessment, promotion and maintenance of the health of at-risk individuals, families, and the community.Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of standard, health assessment practices, protocols and equipment.Coordinate epidemiological event responses, including foodborne illness outbreaks, to determine causes and corrective actions.Provide input at case management encounters, departmental meetings, conferences, evaluations, planning committees, and outreach activities.Participate in peer review activities and evaluation of program effectiveness.Manage assigned grants and / or contracts, ensure that objectives and deliverables are met, and reports are completed on time / resubmit grant applications.Collaborate effectively with agency administration to provide services for community emergency intervention.Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.ASSOCIATED DUTIESPerform other duties as assigned or required.Act as a first responder in a natural disaster or any public health, chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological event..
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding, walking, sitting, and stooping.Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing.ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONSOffice and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments.EQUIPMENTEffective utilization and maintenance of computer workstations, associated equipment and software / database applications, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment.This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer
