City of Columbus
Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)
City of Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)
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Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)
Salary
$35.52 - $48.86 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-1639-V7
Department
50 Columbus Public Health
Division
Health
Opening Date
11/04/2024
Closing Date
11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition
The Public Health Nurse in the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program works to reduce the morbidity and mortality of vaccine preventable diseases in the community. This position will administer vaccines and provide vaccine education in the immunization clinic and at outreach locations during regular or alternate work hours.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Immunizations experience 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 an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
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 driver’s license.
Some positions may require additional specialized training.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 24-1639-V7
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Krystie Weist
Columbus Department of Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-5589
E: kaweist@columbus.gov
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
https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission
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Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)
Salary
$35.52 - $48.86 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-1639-V7
Department
50 Columbus Public Health
Division
Health
Opening Date
11/04/2024
Closing Date
11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition
The Public Health Nurse in the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program works to reduce the morbidity and mortality of vaccine preventable diseases in the community. This position will administer vaccines and provide vaccine education in the immunization clinic and at outreach locations during regular or alternate work hours.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Immunizations experience 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 an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
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 driver’s license.
Some positions may require additional specialized training.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 24-1639-V7
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Krystie Weist
Columbus Department of Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-5589
E: kaweist@columbus.gov
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
https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email