Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

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10/19/2017

REGISTERED NURSE

MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Program:  Public Health Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week:  40

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Job Summary

Madison County Public Health (MCPH) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Public Health Nursing program.  This position is 40 hours per week and is benefits-eligible.  This position will primarily be located at the main office of MCPH located at 306 Lafayette Street in London. 

Essential Functions

• Administer vaccine to all age ranges (infant to adult)
• Correctly interpret, explain, and apply vaccine schedules
• Provide clinical services in the areas of tuberculosis, Bureau of Children with Medical Handicaps (including occasional home visits if necessary), communicable disease identification, head lice checks, blood pressure screenings, and blood glucose screenings
• Provide health screenings for early identification of health related concerns
• Maintain patient medical records
• Aid in the provision of health screenings (vision, hearing) in schools
• Plan, develop and present health education programs
• Educate patients in a variety of settings and to diverse audiences
• Prepare and revise informational brochures and outreach materials
• Represent MCPH at community functions, meetings, and on committees
• Assist in preparation and implementation of grants
• Assist with community needs assessments and community health improvement plans
• Participate in emergency preparedness exercises

Education and Experience

This job requires a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of Ohio pursuant to section 4723.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.  Candidates with a degree are preferred.  Specialized skills such as typing, computer skills, and strong communication skills both orally and written are required.  Knowledge of program development, promotion, health education, and public health is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job requires proficiency of computers skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Reader, e-mail and the Internet; ability to compile, consolidate and summarize information; English grammar, spelling, written format and punctuation; demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills; work independently in a dependable manner; be knowledgeable of community resources; be able to effusively deal with stress; ability to learn and use a web-based reporting program for completing on-line reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency and organization representatives; perform effective public speaking to groups of varied interests and backgrounds and develop and deliver informative and persuasive presentations, counseling, and brief interventions. The job requires recordkeeping and reporting procedures; basic principles and practices of grant management; collect data/research and analyze statistics, design, implement, and evaluate innovative and evidence-based public health programs.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The demands and conditions described here are representative of those the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, write, listen and read.
• The employee may infrequently be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• The noise level of the office is usually moderate. May occasionally be in environments with light to high noise levels.
• Involves occasional travel by auto to attend meetings with community partners and outreach. Must have current driver’s license valid in the state of Ohio.

Organization Overview

Madison County Public Health (MCPH) protects and promotes the health of citizens and the environment through the efforts of dedicated and skilled employees and application of sound public health principles. Our role is to identify community health problems; diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community; and enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.  MCPH offers a relaxed, positive, and friendly work environment.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to:

Susan Young, RN
Director of Nursing

syoung@madisonpublichealth.org    (subject: Registered Nurse Position)

or

Madison County Public Health
PO Box 467
London, OH 43140

Madison County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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