Public Health Nurse

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Public Health Nurses work directly within our communities to educate people and give them the tools they need to improve health outcomes for themselves, their family and their community. Public Health Nurses utilize the nursing process of assessment, plan development, implementation and evaluation when providing direct nursing care, health education, and disease prevention practices.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of agency programs. Meet objectives and deliver prescribed outcomes within a variety of public health and grant programs.
• Provide primary and secondary care to clients in our Native American community that will include: immunizations, monitoring of chronic diseases, screening clients, home visits, discharge planning, assessment and referral, and client and community education.
• Provide client case management utilizing a strengths-based, reflective approach.
• Initiates nursing measures to prevent complications or to minimize the disabling effects of disease or injury.
• Advocates for the needs of the community to address health disparities.
• Promote and implement policies that improve public health.
• Work medical provider order to perform diagnostic tests to individuals and families. Obtains laboratory specimens when ordered. Gives preventive immunizations or treatments under medical supervision.
• Shares in procedures designed to prevent and control the spread of communicable disease. Applies measures for prevention and control as required by local health regulations and the FDL Medical Director.
• Interprets local health regulations and emphasizes individual and group responsibility for reporting of any signs of communicable disease, secures prompt medical examination of individual who are suspected to having been exposed to communicable disease.
• Using nursing process, plans for coordinated nursing service for individuals and families under their care. Maintains necessary records for analysis and planning of service and for the establishment of priorities for care.
• Teaches basic principles of healthful living in relation to the changing needs of individuals in all age groups. Adapts and applies information from related fields, such as nutrition, safety education, psychiatry and dentistry.
• Develops, organizes, and delivers public health presentations, classes, and other outreach activities.
• Collaborates with other dedicated professionals, such as social workers, medical providers, nutrition consultants, and behavioral health professionals to address individual or family health concerns and to promote and protect health and well-being of patients.
• Participates in Public Health Emergency Preparedness, including planning, exercising, responding, recovery, and post-incident evaluation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Public Health Accreditation efforts.
• Appropriate/Professional work attire required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required.

· Current unrestricted Minnesota RN License required and must be maintained throughout employment.

· Public Health Nurse (PHN) Certification is required or must be obtained within 45-days of employment and maintained throughout employment.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

· Lactation Counselor Certification is preferred.

· One-year public health nursing experience is preferred.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of staff/client information is required.

· Knowledge of and ability to apply Public Health nursing principles and practices is required.

· Ability to assemble, maintain records, and present data in report form is required.

· Ability to work with patients and families is required.

· Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to create, implement, and adapt to new methods is required.

· Ability to assess and use critical thinking skills and exercise independent nursing judgement in all situations, including, but not limited to, crisis or emergency situations is required.

· Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, Access, Excel and Microsoft Outlook is required.

· Knowledge of Native American communities, culture, customs, and beliefs is preferred.

· Experience working with Native Americans clients, communities and is able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity is preferred.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.

· Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.

· Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

· Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.

· Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.

· Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.

· Some travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Normal physical requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.87 - $33.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $34