What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Middlesex County?
Overview
Middlesex County is looking to hire a Graduate Public Health Nurse who supports the Tuberculosis Control Program within a large health department. Looking for an individual who is seeking a BSN, has a track record of strong clinical work, and proven case management skills.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include home visits, direct observation therapy, blood drawing, collecting specimens, case management, injections and under direction, teaches, counsels, conducts epidemiological investigations, and provides public health nursing services in homes, clinics, and schools to individuals and families in the community for a public health agency; uses knowledge from nursing, social and public health sciences to promote and protect the health of populations through the performance of core public health functions and the delivery of essential public health services; does related work as required.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of electronic health records, word and excel.
- Experience within clinical work.
- Case management skills.
- Must possess valid NJ Professional Registered Nurse license, CPR certification.