Registered Nurse

Summary This position is responsible for promoting public health through activities/services related to: health promotion and education, epidemiological surveillance and disease prevention, immunization, and lab testing/diagnostic and curative care.
The position is under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work 80% Provide direct public health/nursing services Provide public health services, triage, immunizations, health assessments, treatment, and counseling; ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Communicate with other department and county staff, pharmacists, and health care providers to ensure adequate health and nutrition care are being provided.
Complete testing, screening, monitoring, and medication ordering/recording procedures; complete all documentation.
Maintain all charts as needed; ensure compliance with county/state/federal mandates/statutes.
Manage and assist with the implementation and coordination of department programs, processes, and procedures (e.
g.
, WIC services, vendor management coordination, community outreach, disease investigations, court reporting, walk-in clinic, etc.
) Complete front desk and clerical duties as required; schedule appointments, maintain and update files/records, determine program eligibility, etc.
Offer additional support as needed dependent upon department Please note: WIC Registered Nurses do not participate in immunizations, treatment, medication ordering.
Instead, they focus on counseling nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
20% Complete additional support functions; may vary by department Coordinate and present Public Health programs to community agencies, groups or schools as needed dependent on department.
Attend training, workshops, or seminars to further education.
Participate in staff meetings and interagency planning as required.
Provide offsite clinics as determined by community and department needs.
Complete and develop reports as required.
Maintain medication inventory and medical equipment as needed.
Assist with research and reporting for program-specific activities.
Assist other department employees as needed.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Excellent verbal and written English language skills, bilingual preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Proficient in basic computer systems and software (e.
g.
, email, timekeeping software, work order inputs) Proficient in mathematical functions Ability to develop programs through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Ability to function in unstructured setting in a self-directed manner.
Ability to maintain accurate records of services provided.
Ability to make decisions independently and use tact and good judgment in dealing with staff and the public.
Ability to properly use various nursing tools/equipment.
Ability to provide nursing services in a clinic setting.
Knowledge of health record-keeping procedures.
Knowledge of the methods, principles, techniques and practices of public health nursing, and knowledge of public health nursing skills and practices in clinic program areas.
Knowledge of perinatal health issues, child growth and development, parenting skills, childhood illnesses and injuries Valid Driver's License Kansas Registered Nurse license Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications Occasional overtime Occasional travel Regular and Reliable attendance onsite at work location This position is responsible for promoting public health through activities/services related to: health promotion and education, epidemiological surveillance and disease prevention, immunization, and lab testing/diagnostic and curative care.
The position is under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse.