MISCELLANEOUS TEMP

Position Summary

Works under immediate supervision of a physician or a nurse of higher job classification to perform routine public health nursing duties in the Health Department's generalized or specialized programs.

Pay Grade: 52H

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1. Two (2) years of full-time generalized nursing experience and AD/Diploma from an accredited School of nursing; OR

2. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from an accredited program; AND

3. Licensed as a RN (Registered Nurse) in the state of Tennessee

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides nursing services under joint protocols, which provide expanded role nursing services to patients, assessment of individual medical conditions, adjustment of medications, individual and/or group instructions on diagnosis and home care.

2. Performs specified diagnostic and treatment procedures, under medical direction.

3. Conducts patient follow-up, such as contacting patients by telephone or letter to give appointment to return to clinic for proper medical and nursing services to assure provision of quality care.

4. Participates in peer review, which includes reviewing patient's records to verify that standards of care are being followed by nursing personnel according to the protocol in each of the specialty areas and participating in team management to uphold standards.

5. Develops and implements plans for teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups in various settings for the prevention of disease and maintenance of health.

6. Sets example for new employees, student nurses, student social workers, and participates in the educational process of these individuals to provide an understanding of the public health team in provision of services to the community.

7. Contributes to in-service training programs.

8. Assists the assigned supervisor with daily activities to maintain drug inventory, orders supplies, participates in meetings, and takes appropriate information to staff.

9. Serves as lead nurse as needed in various settings.

10. Works with staff members and with local lay and official groups and agencies to promote an integrated public health service.

11. Participates in immunization's community and special events.

12. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1. Knowledge of public health nursing principles.

2. Ability to monitor, assess, and coordinate care in accordance with protocols.

3. Ability to accurately collect data, document and contribute to sound recommendations.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly, and plan.

6. Ability to engage tactfully with the public and co-workers, exercise good judgement related to patient care, and make evidence-based decisions.

7. Ability to effectively manage time, organize, implement, and maintain a tracking system to ensure clients' needs are met.

8. Proficient knowledge in the use of MS Office (Excel and Word) and related software applications.

Special Requirements

1. Must be available to be on-call and to travel to other County locations.

2. Must be able to participate in community immunizations and special events.

3. Must maintain all required certifications and licenses throughout duration of employment.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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