Spanish-speaking Public Health Nurse-Immunizations

Salary : $34.61 - $38.21 Hourly

Location : Bozeman, MT

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00628

Department : Health

Opening Date : 12 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is located in the Gallatin City-County Health Department and performs duties that support the vision, mission and goals of the Department. This position is responsible for providing a variety of professional and administrative nursing services within the health department to promote and maintain individual, group, and community health. Coordinates participation in community health activities and provides support for presentations on health topics. Administers immunizations to clients. Contact with the public in health care situations involves exposure to illness and disease. This position provides services in Spanish to individuals with limited English proficiency. This position reports to the Director of Health Provision. This position is grant funded.

Each duty checked below makes up at least 20% of the job, and all other functions are included in Other Duties as Assigned. All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated.

1. IMMUNIZATIONS

Administers immunizations to clients of varying ages, from newborn to the elderly.

Determines vaccines required and establishes appropriate schedule. Assesses contraindications, precautions, and risks.

Provides individualized instruction to patient or parent.

Keeps accurate records of immunizations.

Promotes immunizations through public education and social media when needed.

2. CHILDCARE HEALTH CONSULTATION

Provides consultation and support to daycare providers according to the requirements of the granting agencies. This may include providing in-service to new providers, offering resources or responding to telephone queries, depending on the goals of the written annual plan.

Collaborates with Environmental Health Services and State licensing personnel to inspect child daycare establishments in accordance with Administrative Rules of Montana.

Inspects daycare immunization records, ensures correction of deficiencies.

Provides documentation for insertion into immunization quarterly reports.

3. COMMUNITY HEALTH

Enhances community health through participation in a wide variety of local and countywide activities that promote partnerships, collaboration and education associated with effective public health resources and services.

Provides nursing consultation to school personnel regarding issues related to student health, immunizations, and communicable diseases.

Collaborates with other organizations and agencies to provide comprehensive health services to individual clients, as well to develop population-based services.

In collaboration with the Director, participates on community boards and committees as a health care professional.

4. Other Duties as Assigned

Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor. This includes coordinating special projects and events, system and grant research and analysis, representing the profession and the County at meetings, conferences, and special events, attending continuing education and training as required and accounting of time electronically at the end of the workweek.

If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to an actual or threatened disaster such as an earthquake, fire, riot, flood, etc., County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and for a subsequent period of assessment and recovery.

QUALIFICATIONS

This work requires knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing including : communicable disease follow up and interventions, vaccine preventable disease and related inoculations, educational methods for individuals, groups and the public in general, public health laws and rules, community resources, record keeping, and basic computer skills. Also required is the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to prioritize tasks according to deadlines, work independently and follow instructions; ability to multitask and seek appropriate guidance when needed; and use of a variety of medical equipment and tools. Because this is a generalist position, the incumbent must have knowledge of all of the Department's programs in order to provide assistance as needed. Must possess self-initiative but be able to work as part of a team. Position also requires customer service standards with a high-level of skill in dealing with the public, sometimes under stressful situations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in nursing from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing, licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Montana. Experience as a registered nurse in public health preferred. Fluency in Spanish language required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Licenses and Certifications : Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver's license, provide own transportation to conduct out of office job duties (mileage reimbursement provided under the County policy), and to be insurable under the County's liability policies.

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.

TO APPLY : Be prepared to attach the following required documents listed below when you submit your application :

• Cover Letter

Resume'

3 References

Gallatin County does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Supplemental Medical Coverage and voluntary Life Insurance Coverage are offered through Mutual of Omaha..

Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options : the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Nationwide and Empower.

Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.40 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.20 hours per month and are eligible to use leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Bilingual Pay - Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

Salary : $35 - $38