Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)

Public Health Nurse (Vacancy) Print ( Apply  Public Health Nurse (Vacancy) Salary $35.52 - $48.86 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Funding Limitation Job Number 24-1639-V6 Department 50 Columbus Public Health Division Health Opening Date 09/11/2024 Closing Date 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description Benefits Questions Definition This grant-funded position provides nursing services to Franklin County residents confirmed with or thought to have tuberculosis (TB). The registered nurse (RN) TB case managers serve on a multi-disciplinary team responsible for coordinating medical care and social services. Duties include physical assessment and documentation of objective and subjective findings, medication administration, treatment monitoring, directly observed therapy (DOT), laboratory specimen collection, implementation of care plan, and ongoing evaluation of patient status in an outpatient setting. Starting Pay Range: $35.52 to $39.48 per hour Preferred Experience and Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, proficient in English, and fluent in at least one of the following: Spanish, Nepali, Haitian Creole, French, Somali, or Arabic. Proficient in multi-cultural interpersonal and health communication, mentoring or community engagement, basic computer skills, Microsoft Office products, and NextGen or EPIC electronic health records. The ability to work with diverse ethnic and cultural groups. Background experience in tuberculosis or refugee health is preferred but not required . Under general supervision, is responsible for rendering general professional public health nursing in homes, clinics, and other community settings; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) Provides health guidance and instruction and demonstrates nursing techniques to patients, families, and caregivers; Provides nursing consultation and patient health evaluation to social workers, foster parents, and child placement facilities; Aids in the prevention and control of communicable diseases through education and epidemiological investigations and performs case follow-up; Participates in immunization programs; participates in quality improvement assessment and feedback activities to raise immunization coverage levels; facilitates provider education programs to maximize office-based immunizations; Participates in clinics, provides nursing services in community programs, and visits homes to provide nursing care and treatment under medical direction and/or nursing supervision; Takes patient history, collects specimens, performs physical examinations, and provides treatment, counseling, and education; Participates in or provides staff in-service education and community education; Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in audits, process improvement, and quality assurance programs; Supervises the care given by other staff such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Outreach Workers; Participates in agency committees; Coordinates agency services and community resources for patient care; coordinates home health care, hospice, and maternal/child health referrals with hospitals and other medical institutions; coordinates inter-disciplinary case conferences; Assists in the assessment of the health of the community; promotes the wellness of the individual, family, and community; participates in community activities and public relations, as needed; May provide nursing services for patients requiring specialized treatment such as pediatric, pre-natal, and communicable disease control; May inventory and order vaccines and dispense medication and/or vaccines under standing orders of a physician; May assist with writing clinical nursing public health policies and procedures; May precept new staff, nursing students, and other students from allied professional health areas; May be required to play an active role in providing basic health care needs in the event of a public health emergency; May be assigned to serve as a member of a Disaster Recover/Business Resumption Team, Incident Response Team, or similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations, as per the applicable bargaining unit contract. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid State of Ohio license as a Registered Nurse or a valid Temporary Permit to practice nursing issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Some positions may require additional specialized training. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 24-1639-V6 Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Krystie Weist Columbus Public Health 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645-5589 E: The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following: Medical Dental Vision Short-term Disability Life Insurance Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information. 01 Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application. Yes No 02 Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements? Yes No 03 Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework. Yes No Required Question Agency City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2024-11-02