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First District Health Unit is accepting applications for a Public Health Nurse in our Bottineau office. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefit package, including fully-paid health insurance! The Public Health Nurse works to improve the health and safety of the entire community, by assessing the public health needs, coordinating and implementing public health programs, and collaborating with community partners. The wage is $53,703/year ($27.54/hr). This is an in-person position in the Bottineau office. See the full job description below for details and apply now! Applications will be accepted until January 20th or until the position is filled.
Job Summary: Work to improve the health and safety of entire communities of people, educating them on health issues and increasing access to care. Assess public health needs of the community; coordinate and implement public health programs; and collaborate with community partners to maximize resources.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Coordinate all aspects of immunization program in the county:
- Administer vaccines and educate clients/guardians on required and recommended vaccinations, precautions, contraindications, and possible adverse reactions.
- Have a working knowledge of recommended child/adult immunization schedules and catch-up immunization schedules.
- Answer questions in a professional and respectful manner.
- Promote adherence to the CDC vaccination schedule.
- Manage vaccine inventory including ordering, monitoring, rotating, and removing
- expired supplies. Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Facilitate vaccination reminder/recalls.
- Ensure proper transfer of vaccines when applicable including documentation.
- Provide nursing services in the office such as: blood pressure screenings, senior education, head lice checks, fluoride varnish, orthodontic screening and other services.
- Implement High Priority Infant program involving clinic or home visits to provide guidance to families of infants during first year of life.
- Educate the public to help reduce injuries and deaths.
- Provide health education to schools as requested. Train school personnel as needed.
- Conduct vision screenings with targeted students.
- Provide tuberculosis treatment, follow up and case management.
- Engage in health promotion activities such as tobacco, alcohol and opioid prevention strategies.
- Educate the community on the importance of preventing chronic infectious diseases.
- Participate in community coalitions and organizations as needed.
- Participate in ongoing trainings and professional development to stay current with best practices and emerging trends regarding immunizations and public health issues.
- Collect fees for services.
- Oversee Administrative Assistant
- Complete required clinical and billing documentation accurately and timely in the electronic medical records.
- Submit end-of-month documentation as well as quarterly reporting data.
- Provide community with information on environmental health services and proctor food safety tests.
- Assist non-English-speaking clients by overcoming barriers to healthcare access, utilizing interpreters when necessary.
- Assists with ordering emergency first aid and nursing supplies, and maintaining inventory.
- Verify oxygen tank levels and order refills as needed.
- Verify refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
- Assist in emergency planning and disaster response as needed.
- Mentor and precept nursing students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and to maintain constructive
- relationships in dealing with them.
- Knowledge of the growth and development of infants, children and adolescents.
- Excellent physical assessment skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive issues in a mature, confidential manner with integrity and tact.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and make nursing care decisions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and follow HIPAA regulations.
- Ability to use electronic health record, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of community organizations that provide assistance to members of their community.
Requirements:
- Current, unencumbered North Dakota Registered Nurse license. BSN preferred but not required.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
- Must be eligible for Professional Liability Insurance.
- Must be certified in CPR.
- Must have a current driver’s license.
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel within the county and neighboring counties.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours if needed.
- Must provide current immunization record prior to employment.
- Must have ACIP vaccines recommended for healthcare workers within 6 months of
- employment, including annual influenza vaccinations.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and walking.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time with or without assistance.
- Be able to pack, haul and transport supplies.
- Ability to read small print.