COUNTY OF KANKAKEE - Genetics Program
Public Health Nurse
COUNTY OF KANKAKEE - Genetics Program, Kankakee, Illinois, United States, 60901
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DUTIES:\ -Implements required procedures used in application of laws, policies, and IDPH/CDC regulations pertaining to communicable disease, foodborne illness, and VFC surveillance.\ -Performs investigation and surveillance activities of all reportable diseases, and foodborne illness.\ -Responsible for preparation, implementation, and closure of clinic(s) for services (i.e. flu, immunization, STD, TB)\ -Serves as resource and liaison to local healthcare providers, schools, general public and staff on issues pertinent to communicable, reportable and vaccine preventable disease, VFC program; foodborne illnesses; preparedness, travel medicine.\ -Administers medications and immunizations per standing/doctors orders\ -Complies with all VFC rules and regulations regarding vaccine ordering, storage, and handling.\ -Following IDPH guidelines, MD standing or written orders, authorizes laboratory and radiologic screenings appropriately\ -Educates on proper collection, handling, and mailing of mail out specimens for CD/TB/STD to state or other facilities per IDPH guidelines.\ -Maintains organized, accurate, confidential client files\ -Maintains inventory of vaccine(s), medication(s) and supplies needed for clinical services\ -Keeps abreast of changes/trends in the prevention and control of communicable, reportable, vaccine preventable, and chronic diseases\ -Enters all applicable data for surveillance purposes into IDPH/CDC software and uses software to create applicable statistical reports.\ -Performs appropriate emergency response duties as required\ -Performs other duties as assigned
DUTIES:\ -Implements required procedures used in application of laws, policies, and IDPH/CDC regulations pertaining to communicable disease, foodborne illness, and VFC surveillance.\ -Performs investigation and surveillance activities of all reportable diseases, and foodborne illness.\ -Responsible for preparation, implementation, and closure of clinic(s) for services (i.e. flu, immunization, STD, TB)\ -Serves as resource and liaison to local healthcare providers, schools, general public and staff on issues pertinent to communicable, reportable and vaccine preventable disease, VFC program; foodborne illnesses; preparedness, travel medicine.\ -Administers medications and immunizations per standing/doctors orders\ -Complies with all VFC rules and regulations regarding vaccine ordering, storage, and handling.\ -Following IDPH guidelines, MD standing or written orders, authorizes laboratory and radiologic screenings appropriately\ -Educates on proper collection, handling, and mailing of mail out specimens for CD/TB/STD to state or other facilities per IDPH guidelines.\ -Maintains organized, accurate, confidential client files\ -Maintains inventory of vaccine(s), medication(s) and supplies needed for clinical services\ -Keeps abreast of changes/trends in the prevention and control of communicable, reportable, vaccine preventable, and chronic diseases\ -Enters all applicable data for surveillance purposes into IDPH/CDC software and uses software to create applicable statistical reports.\ -Performs appropriate emergency response duties as required\ -Performs other duties as assigned