Franklin County Public Health
Public Health Nurse I/II (Immunization and School Health)
Franklin County Public Health, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
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As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.
Franklin County Public Health provides:
Schedules to support a work/life balance.Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program and flexible spending account.Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.And much more!Now Hiring: Public Health Nurse I or II (Immunization and School Health)
Under direction of the Immunization and School Health Nurse Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) I or II is responsible for implementing and providing programmatic oversight for personal, clinical, family focused and/or population-based health services. The PHN works directly with at risk populations, carries out health promotion programs at all levels of prevention, basic data collection and analysis, field work, program planning, outreach activities, programmatic support and other organizational tasks as assigned. The PHN provides high-quality, equitable preventative services, such as immunizations, assessment of Social Determinants of Health, and referral to resources based upon assessment findings. This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.
Duties Include:
Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families or populations within the Immunizations and School Health program.Safely and accurately administer vaccinations during routine, community based, outreach or any additional immunization clinic types. Have a working knowledge of recommended Childhood/Adult Immunization Vaccination Schedules and Childhood/Adult Catch-Up Immunization schedules. May assume role as vaccinator, triage, charge or administrative (front desk) nurse at any clinic.Educate client/parent/legal guardian on required and recommended age- appropriate vaccinations. Answers questions in a professional and respectful fashion. Promotes adherence to the CDC vaccination schedules.Completes required clinical and billing documentation accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EclinicalWorks).Supports the completion of Get Vaccinated Ohio grant deliverables through multiple activities including completing vaccination reminder/recall, being trained to deliver health care provider immunization trainings, and assisting the GVO grant coordinator in providing quality improvement training to health care providers.Assists in inventory management and ordering process of vaccines, medical and emergency first aid supplies. Monitors and rotates vaccine and supplies that are close to expiring. Ensures that vaccine and supplies that have expired is removed from inventory timely and is documented appropriately.Demonstrate competency and ability to maintain, manage and troubleshoot all immunization clinic and vaccine storage equipment. This includes ensuring that all preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs are scheduled and completed per the equipment maintenance schedule. Completes temperature monitoring of all vaccine storage units per ODH requirements.Ensures the safe and proper transfer of vaccines to and from other medical or public health vaccine providers as needed. Completes required transfer documentation per requirements.Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Requirements and Preferences:
Public Health Nurse I
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited College of Nursing.Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse licenseOhio Driver's LicenseBLS CPR CertificationBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited College of Nursing preferredPublic health or related nursing experience preferred.Immunizations experience preferredPublic Health Nurse II
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited College of Nursing2 years' experience in nursing including public health, case management, primary care, or related discipline.Documented knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse licenseOhio Driver's LicenseBLS CPR CertificationImmunizations experience preferredHiring Salary:
$27.96/hour - $32.85/hour for Public Health Nurse I$29.79/hour - $35.00/hour for Public Health Nurse IIThis is a non-exempt position.Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ with:
ResumeCover letterCompleted FCPH application (located: http://www.myfcph.org/careers)
Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (10/08/2024); External applicants (Until Filled)
No phone calls please.
Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.
FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at victoriabradley@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.
As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.
Franklin County Public Health provides:
Schedules to support a work/life balance.Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program and flexible spending account.Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.And much more!Now Hiring: Public Health Nurse I or II (Immunization and School Health)
Under direction of the Immunization and School Health Nurse Supervisor, the Public Health Nurse (PHN) I or II is responsible for implementing and providing programmatic oversight for personal, clinical, family focused and/or population-based health services. The PHN works directly with at risk populations, carries out health promotion programs at all levels of prevention, basic data collection and analysis, field work, program planning, outreach activities, programmatic support and other organizational tasks as assigned. The PHN provides high-quality, equitable preventative services, such as immunizations, assessment of Social Determinants of Health, and referral to resources based upon assessment findings. This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.
Duties Include:
Provides public health nursing services to individuals, families or populations within the Immunizations and School Health program.Safely and accurately administer vaccinations during routine, community based, outreach or any additional immunization clinic types. Have a working knowledge of recommended Childhood/Adult Immunization Vaccination Schedules and Childhood/Adult Catch-Up Immunization schedules. May assume role as vaccinator, triage, charge or administrative (front desk) nurse at any clinic.Educate client/parent/legal guardian on required and recommended age- appropriate vaccinations. Answers questions in a professional and respectful fashion. Promotes adherence to the CDC vaccination schedules.Completes required clinical and billing documentation accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EclinicalWorks).Supports the completion of Get Vaccinated Ohio grant deliverables through multiple activities including completing vaccination reminder/recall, being trained to deliver health care provider immunization trainings, and assisting the GVO grant coordinator in providing quality improvement training to health care providers.Assists in inventory management and ordering process of vaccines, medical and emergency first aid supplies. Monitors and rotates vaccine and supplies that are close to expiring. Ensures that vaccine and supplies that have expired is removed from inventory timely and is documented appropriately.Demonstrate competency and ability to maintain, manage and troubleshoot all immunization clinic and vaccine storage equipment. This includes ensuring that all preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs are scheduled and completed per the equipment maintenance schedule. Completes temperature monitoring of all vaccine storage units per ODH requirements.Ensures the safe and proper transfer of vaccines to and from other medical or public health vaccine providers as needed. Completes required transfer documentation per requirements.Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Requirements and Preferences:
Public Health Nurse I
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited College of Nursing.Knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse licenseOhio Driver's LicenseBLS CPR CertificationBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited College of Nursing preferredPublic health or related nursing experience preferred.Immunizations experience preferredPublic Health Nurse II
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited College of Nursing2 years' experience in nursing including public health, case management, primary care, or related discipline.Documented knowledge and proficiency using an Electronic Health Record system.Current and unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse licenseOhio Driver's LicenseBLS CPR CertificationImmunizations experience preferredHiring Salary:
$27.96/hour - $32.85/hour for Public Health Nurse I$29.79/hour - $35.00/hour for Public Health Nurse IIThis is a non-exempt position.Interested applicants should apply at https://franklincounty.bamboohr.com/jobs/ with:
ResumeCover letterCompleted FCPH application (located: http://www.myfcph.org/careers)
Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (10/08/2024); External applicants (Until Filled)
No phone calls please.
Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at www.MyFCPH.org.
FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at victoriabradley@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.