Public Health Nurse

General Description To provide comprehensive public health nursing services to individuals, families, and the community, with a primary focus on immunization, communicable disease prevention and control, sexually transmitted disease services, and maternal/infant health. The position promotes community health through education, disease prevention, screening, treatment, case management, home visits, and coordination with healthcare providers and community resources. Minimum Qualifications ( Education and Experience) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing AND Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience as a practicing RN AND Must have a current RN license from the State of Utah. Must have current CPR certification or be able to obtain. Substitution: Associates Degree in nursing with four (4) additional years of experience required in place of Bachelor's Degree. Minimum Qualifications (Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Must: - Have considerable knowledge of public health nursing. - Have common public and community health care resources. - Understand social and economic factors influencing individual and community health. - Understand differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment. - Properly handle contaminated items. - Understand causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmental illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food/water-borne illnesses. - Be skilled in computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desk top publishing, and email use. - Have good written, verbal, and public communication skills. - Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the community. - Be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well in team situations, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently on a day-to-day basis. Special Qualifications - Spanish speaking preferred. - Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver License at the time of employment. - Must be able to provide own transportation. - Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to perform strenuous activities requiring flexibility, stamina, and overall general good health. - Must have a flexible schedule, available for scheduled work in the evening and/or weekends as job requires. - Must be able to pass a full criminal background check and drug screening test. **Summary of Duties ** Immunization Program - Prepares and administers immunizations appropriately. - Educates parents/caregivers about immunizations including after-care, contraindications, health benefits, and recommended immunization schedules. - Monitors immunization status in community. - Provides consultation to community regarding immunizations as needed. Communicable Disease Control Program - Provides the community with the needed resources and information on communicable disease prevention. - Conducts investigations as needed on communicable diseases and TB. - Assists TB patients with medication compliance including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT). STD program - Screens, tests, treats and refers clients as needed for sexually transmitted diseases. Other Duties - Home visitations with mothers and infants. - Vaccine inventory/ordering - Attend staff meetings and conferences as appropriate. - Complete other duties, as assigned.