Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County
NURSE EPIDEMIOLOGIST
Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.
Job Role Summary
The individual in this position will be responsible for the investigation and implementation of interventions to control and prevent certain infectious diseases in accordance with Indiana Administrative Code. This individual will serve as a resource to the public through community education and as a consultant to other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, public health professionals, school officials and infection prevention partners.
Associated Job Duties
Travel between district health offices, clinics, hospitals, schools, and public health agencies ad necessary.Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.Must comply with HIPAA policies and procedures for the handling of all protected health information (PHI).Update MCPHD's board of directors, other public agencies, and the media on progress of outbreaks or ongoing disease investigations of public health significance.Assist in employee health program by administering the annually required tuberculin skin test and influenza vaccination to MCPHD staff.Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:
Valid Indiana driver's licenseCurrent Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current CPR and Tuberculin Skin Testing certificationAt least 1 year of experience working as an RN with experience using an EMRKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Public Health 10 Essential ServicesKnowledge of Epidemiological principlesBasic nursing skills expectedProficient in Microsoft Office platformCritical thinking, autonomy, and professionalism
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Role Summary
The individual in this position will be responsible for the investigation and implementation of interventions to control and prevent certain infectious diseases in accordance with Indiana Administrative Code. This individual will serve as a resource to the public through community education and as a consultant to other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, public health professionals, school officials and infection prevention partners.
Associated Job Duties
Travel between district health offices, clinics, hospitals, schools, and public health agencies ad necessary.Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.Must comply with HIPAA policies and procedures for the handling of all protected health information (PHI).Update MCPHD's board of directors, other public agencies, and the media on progress of outbreaks or ongoing disease investigations of public health significance.Assist in employee health program by administering the annually required tuberculin skin test and influenza vaccination to MCPHD staff.Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:
Valid Indiana driver's licenseCurrent Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current CPR and Tuberculin Skin Testing certificationAt least 1 year of experience working as an RN with experience using an EMRKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of Public Health 10 Essential ServicesKnowledge of Epidemiological principlesBasic nursing skills expectedProficient in Microsoft Office platformCritical thinking, autonomy, and professionalism
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.