What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse - CDC position at KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TN?
Job description
We are actively seeking a skilled “*_Public Health Nurse - CDC_*” to contribute to our team at the Knox County Health Department.
We offer tuition reimbursement and a competitive compensation package that includes a generous paid sick and vacation leave policy, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employer paid basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance plans. Knox County also boasts a very rich retirement plan with a 6% match to start and is proud to offer paid maternity/paternity leave. This position may qualify you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
As an employer of choice in the region, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and healthy work environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion and fosters growth, workplace wellness, and professional development.
Essential functions the position will be responsible for include the following:
- Provide education and counseling related to sexually transmitted infections such as Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, HIV, HPV and HSV
- Perform physical assessments per nursing protocol; thorough understanding of “normal” and deviations from “normal”
- Collect lab specimens per nursing protocol including but not limited to: blood, urine, compartment swabs
- Provide STI medications and/or immunizations as covered by Public Health Nursing Protocol or by physician order
- Ensure standards of Public Health Nursing practice are met with each patient
- Assess barriers to care for each patient including factors that may influence medication adherence
- Navigate referral process for continuation of care in HCV, HIV, HARM, Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health services, etc.
Minimum Training & Qualifications
Training and qualifications for the position include the following:
- Graduate of accredited Nursing Program
- Current and unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of two (2) years’ related experience
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered to qualify for the position
Specialized Knowledge
- Must be trained and certified in cardio-pulminary resuscitation (CPR) at hire and maintain certification post-hire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.33 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Infectious Disease
- Public Health
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Commute:
- Knoxville, TN 37917 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Knoxville, TN 37917: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27
