Leadership for Healthy People and Communities

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12/04/2017

Part-Time Public Health Nurse 2

Allen County Public Health

Service Area: Nursing Services

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Salary: Pay Range 23 (Starts at $19.02/hour; salary commensurate with experience) 

            28 hours/week                         

Under general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Public Health nurse provides public health nursing services to individuals, families, and population groups. Identifies health problems, educates individuals about health issues, links individuals to needed personal health services to assure the provision of healthcare when otherwise unavailable. Will involve case management and home visits.

Sample Job Responsibilities:

• Provides general nursing services such as administration of immunizations, tuberculosis screening/follow-up , lead screening, phone triage, physical and psycho-social assessment, dispensing birth control pills and emergency contraception as ordered; telephoning prescriptions/refills; educating and referring patients and families in order to support nursing services programs
• Receives and investigates reports of communicable disease, instructs on and/or reinforces physician/nurse practitioner recommendations/orders to ensure patient compliance
• Provides case management services through home visits to families of children with special health care needs to link them to a network of providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred and two (2) years of experience in a clinical/nursing role in public health or related agency preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Valid and unrestricted State of Ohio license as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and proof of auto liability insurance coverage.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overtime, night or weekend hours may be required
• Travel within and outside the district sometimes required

BENEFITS: Paid holidays, vacation, public retirement system

Applicants interested in the position may submit a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources, Allen County Public Health
PO Box 1503
Lima, OH 45802

or jobs@allenhealthdept.org.

Deadline for applications is Thursday, December 21, 2017 or until the position is filled.

Allen County Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSTED: 12/1/2017

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