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City of Youngstown, OH

Public Health Nurse

City of Youngstown, OH, Youngstown, Ohio, United States, 44503


Salary:

$52,932.46 Annually

Location :

26. S. Phelps St Youngstown, OH

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

#2144

Department:

Health Department

Opening Date:

12/02/2024

Closing Date:

12/23/2024 4:00 PM Eastern

As an employee in this classification, a public health nurse will perform a full range of public health nursing duties in an assigned area of a health district and/or perform a full range of nursing duties in a specialized area of nursing services. This classification works under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing. Examples of Duties

Works in clinics and conferences and prepares patients for examination.

Performs diagnostic test and interprets doctor's orders, gives prescribed treatments, makes necessary referrals to physicians or agencies, and collects specimens for diagnostic test.

Demonstrates and teaches therapeutic nursing care to family members and instructs families of health.

Assist families in carrying out their physician's recommendations and in making necessary adjustments in order to follow medical orders and rehabilitation measures. plans and exchanges information with doctors and other health workers for more effective care of individual patients and interprets the needs of particular families to other health workers.

Assists in epidemiological investigations.

Gives prenatal and postnatal instruction to mothers in homes and clinics plus demonstrates baby care and gives advice on disease prevention, immunizations, and nutrition.

Studies home environment to identify physical, social, emotional and financial conditions detrimental to physical and emotional health.

Maintains records of nursing services to families ,schools, clinics and conferences and makes detailed reports. Plans, directs and implements a consulting and complaint handing program to insure that nursing homes, rest homes and homes for the aging in Youngstown are complying with the Nursing and Rest Home Laws and Rules of the Ohio Department of Health (Public Health Council) as adopted under the authority of the Ohio Revised Code (section 3721.04).

Makes quarterly inspections of nursing homes within the City of Youngstown.

Enforces city ordinances relating to operation of nursing and similar homes.

Performs other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN certification required. Registered Nurse, RN with Associate Degree preferred. Registered to practice nursing in the State of Ohio, or eligibility for and prompt completion of registration after appointment. Knowledge of the principles and objectives of public health nursing. Knowledge of relevant social and economic forces that affect health; knowledge of family and inter-group relations. Basic knowledge of health department organization and practice, and of the nature and use of other community health resources. Ability to interpret laws and regulations bearing on public health nursing programs. Ability to carry out instructions and to exercise independent judgement in applying public nursing principles. Valid Ohio drives license and fully insured vehicle for carrying out the job responsibilities.

Applicants must meet the above required qualifications to be considered. EXAMINATION INFORMATION: TYPE:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Applicant's grade will be determined based on Education and Experience found in the application and resume. NOTE:

Each applicant is required to submit a detailed resume of his/her education and experience at the time of filing application.

NOTE:

THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OR RESUME. LACK OF HONESTY WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE ELIGIBILITY LIST. BONUS POINTS

WILL BE ADDED TO PASSING SCORES (70%) ON THE FOLLOWING BASIS: 20% - MILITARY

(DD-214 showing 180 days of active duty service and proof of honorable discharge required)

15% -

Reserve Component

- upon completion of entry-level training.

15% - PROOF OF CITY RESIDENCY

(Submit four (4) different proofs of residency from one (1) year ago and four (4) different current proofs of residency - total of 8)

Proof of Residency must be scanned and emailed to

civilservice@youngstownohio.gov

NOTE:

ALL COPIES OF DIPLOMAS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND RESUMES MUST BE UPLOADED AT THE TIME OF FILING. Original college transcripts are required as verification of educational attainments. If you are a veteran and wish to claim the military preference credit, please upload a PDF COPY of FORM DD-214 showing proof of honorable discharge.

***** As provided for in Youngstown City Ordinance ORD-11-244 and in accordance with the City of Youngstown Charter, Section 52 (E) any candidate who is a bona fide resident of the City of Youngstown for at least one year immediately prior to an entry level examination and remains a resident citizen of the City of Youngstown throughout the selection process, as determined by the Civil Service Commission, at the time of filing his or her application for examination, shall, if a passing grade is attained, have a credit of fifteen percent (15%) added to his or her raw score. The Applicant must show proof of residency by providing the following: Driver's License, Bank Statements, Utility Bills, Mortgage Release/Lease, and/or Insurance Statements. In order to be considered applicants must submit four (4) different proofs of residency from one (1) year ago and four (4) current proofs of residency (Total of 8)

The City of Youngstown offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including the following: a comprehensive health plan including Mediacal Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision and Life Insurance. City benefits also include paid vaction, holidays, and sick leave. All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and eligible for Ohio Deferred Comp. For addidtional information regarding benefits, contact the Risk Management at 330.742.8969