Public Health Nurse

This position is primarily responsible for managing the pediatric and adolescent immunization program, educating parents, patients and community partners on vaccine-preventable diseases, administering vaccines under federal (VFC/317) and state guidelines, and coordinating off-site community clinics. This position is also responsible for managing CMH client cases. This position will provide vital clinical preventive services and cross-program support (including Adult Travel, Tuberculosis Control, and Reproductive Health Nursing activities include but are not limited to systematic analysis of health data; health case management; health education and advocacy; coalition building; and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. This position will strive to build healthy communities through promotion of healthy environments; achieve health equity and social justice; improve quality of life and increase access to care. This position may be involved with special health projects in the community including, but not limited to, the Community Health Assessment, nursing interventions, and goal setting with a client and family.

1. Provides nursing care, clinical interventions, health screenings, case management, and program services which include, but are not limited to the following programs:

o Adult Immunizations
o Shots for Tots
o Tuberculosis (TB)
o Children with Medical Handicaps (CMH)
o Reproductive Health
o Travel Health Consultation
2. Prepares and maintains client records through the entry of accurate and appropriate patient information into the electronic health records systems.
3. Coordinates with community partners, public officials, and other agencies to promote population health, build coalitions, and conduct outreach.
4. Ensures that the clinical operations are fully stocked with supplies and vaccinations. Maintains vaccine inventory. Monitors refrigerator temperatures to vaccine quality assurance. Conducts vaccination clinics off-site.
Position Description
5. Cleans clinic area once patients are seen.
6. Charts the vaccinations in the charting system; completes follow-ups as needed; sends reminder postcards.
7. Compiles information and writes reports as needed.
8. Audits charts to ensure that the best nursing practices are being adhered to.
9. Performs outreach functions, attends interagency meetings as assigned, and works collaboratively with all community agencies.
10. Perform initial client assessment by acquiring health and family histories, conduct routine medical tests, and make appropriate referrals.
11. Counsel clients and provide health education in areas of parenting, child development, health and medical problems and services, and life cycle tasks for the purpose of improving or enhancing the personal health of the client(s).
12. Adheres to all Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, rules and/or guidelines including HIPAA regulations as well as all grant requirements, where applicable.
13. Evaluates outcomes of public health nursing interventions; works with others (clients and other professionals) to make changes as necessary.
14. Mentors students as public health leaders to strengthen the public health nursing workforce.
15. Promotes evidence-based practice, maintains best practices, and determines and maintains essential Public Health Nurse Competencies.
16. Manages a caseload for the CMH program. Complex Medical Help
17. Maintains operational flexibility and active cross-training to provide routine backup clinical coverage across multiple service areas such as but not limited to, covering other nursing areas such as Adult Travel Immunizations, TB etc.
18. Trains in and covers other nursing competencies, programs, and units to maintain nursing competencies, ensure coverage, and respond to emergency and disaster situations.
19. Adheres to PHAB and Quad Council Coalition nursing core competencies including, but not limited to: 1A1, 1A4, 1A7, 1A10, 1A11, 2A4a, 2A8, 3A2, 3A6, 4A3, 5A1a, 6A1, 6A3, and 8A1.
20. Participates in quality improvement efforts and achieving PHAB accreditation requirements. This position will be responsible for using quality improvement (QI) processes and/or techniques to improve the effectiveness of the assigned public health program.
21. Attends and participates in conferences, seminars, trainings, or related education classes as assigned.

• ADN and 2 years of nursing experience
• Registered Nursing license in the state of Ohio
• Ability to utilize electronic medical software
• Ability to utilize MS Word and MS Excel
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of modern medical procedures and protocols
• Ability to work evenings & weekends during busy season
• Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Lucas County Commissioners Risk Management.