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    part time public health nurse - Lafayette, IN , USA, United States - Tippecanoe County, IN

    Tippecanoe County, IN
    Tippecanoe County, IN Lafayette, IN , USA, United States

    5 days ago

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    Description

    POSITION:
    Part Time Public Health Nurse


    DEPARTMENT:
    Health


    SALARY:
    Up To $33.00/hour


    Incumbent serves as Public Health Nurse for the Health Department, responsible for administering vaccines to children and adults and assist Public Health Nurses with various health screenings and education.


    DUTIES:


    Implements free immunization programs according to Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) guidelines, including scheduling clinics, interviewing/educating patients, assessing vaccine history, determining/giving appropriate immunizations, maintaining written client records for entry on computer, and preparing/submitting monthly statistical reports to ISDH as required.

    Monitors/ maintains current vaccine inventory, ordering as needed.


    Conducts various community health clinics, such as providing influenza shots, and screening for blood pressure, blood sugars, hepatitis B, pregnancy, rabies, lead poisoning and lice.

    Promotes community education regarding various health topics by providing oral and printed information to patients and office/clinic visitors.


    Assists in monitoring/maintaining tuberculosis prevention and treatment program, including screening and testing adults and children, maintaining detailed records, administering medications as prescribed by physicians, conducting periodic follow-up tests, coordinating control activities in the community, and notifying medical personnel of new cases.


    Maintains current knowledge of medical practices, public health issues by reading professional publications, attending meetings and periodically attending training seminars as required.

    Performs related duties as assigned.


    JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    Current Indiana Registered Nurse or LPN license required, and experience in public health or related area preferred.

    Certification in CPR, Mantoux. Possession of Nurse's Liability Insurance required.


    Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local public health regulations, Department policies and procedures, and accepted principles and practices of public health nursing.

    Working knowledge of standard immunization practices, procedures and potential complications, with ability to effectively supervise related clinics.

    Ability to effectively examine and screen individuals, assess needs, and provide appropriate information, treatment, assistance and appropriate referrals. Ability to properly use various medical equipment, including stethoscope, thermometer, Bp cuff, scales, and syringes.


    Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, local health care providers, school personnel, community organizations, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.


    Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to properly use standard office equipment, including computer, printer, telephone and typewriter.


    Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision.

    Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare detailed reports, and maintain confidentiality of Department records as required.

    Ability to occasionally work extended, evening and/or weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for meetings/training, sometimes overnight.

    Possession of a valid driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.


    DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
    Incumbent's duties are broad in scope, involving many variables or considerations with interrelationships difficult to ascertain.

    Incumbent performs according to well-established standard practices of the profession and standard department policies and procedures, exercising independent judgment in determining appropriate treatment or referrals for individual cases.


    RESPONSIBILITY:
    Incumbent ensures proper implementation of public health programs according to standardized practice of the nursing profession. Incumbent works with minimum supervision, referring to supervisor unusual and/or unprecedented situations, such as adverse reactions to immunizations. Work is periodically reviewed for attainment of objectives and effect on Department goals/ objectives.


    PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS


    Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, local health care providers, school personnel, community service organizations and the public for the purpose of exchanging and explaining information, coordinating health clinics, and providing health screening, treatment and education.

    Incumbent reports directly to Public Health Nurse/Vital Records Supervisor


    PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:


    Incumbent performs majority of duties in a standard office environment and at various residential sites, such as patient homes and institutions.

    Duties involve standing/walking for long periods, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying supplies/equipment weighing over 25 pounds, reaching, bending at waist, crouching/kneeling, close/far vision, color and depth perception, hearing sounds/ communication, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.

    Incumbent is exposed to normal hazards associated with driving, such as adverse weather conditions, and normal hazards associated with public health nursing, such as communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens, for which universal health precautions must be followed to ensure safety of self and others.

    Incumbent occasionally works extended and/or evening hours, and occasionally travels out of town for meetings/training, sometimes overnight.


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