Public Health Nurse II

4 weeks ago

Chicago IL United States VetJobs Full time
Job Description

Mission: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient, and healthy Chicago.

Under supervision, the class works with patients seeking mental health, physical health, and/or social care resources, providing professional nursing care to individuals, groups, and families to improve the overall health of communities, or functions as a nursing team leader across locations where the city provides healthcare services and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments using standardized screening tools focused on primary care screening and monitoring (e.g. taking vitals, clinical triage, blood draws for WIC hemoglobin, capillary blood test for lead, review of childhood vax status, blood pressure checks, pregnancy tests), referrals coordination, immunizations and preventative care, post-partum care (e.g. lactation support), disease surveillance, and chronic disease management.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans, referral processes, and other protocols that address both the primary and mental health care needs of patients.
  • Serve as a clinical liaison to support cross-CDPH program needs and support within the health department and city departments.
  • Develop and deliver health educational programs and interventions to increase awareness for the patients as part of their treatment / care plan.
  • Establish and engage in partnerships with community organizations and local stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, documenting assessments and interventions.
  • Works with a caseload of clients in a community setting, making home visits to collect data, complete assessments and ensure clients follow prescribed treatment plans.
  • Assesses the community's needs as they relate to the health status of clients and develops nursing care plans to address identified health.
  • Works with community health providers to plan and implement community health problems and establish standards for client care.
  • Coordinates client services with departmental and community health and social service agencies.
  • Educates and instructs individuals, families and others in health education, disease prevention, nutrition, childcare and related health topics.
  • Collects comprehensive medical, psychosocial, and environmental histories, laboratory results and related data on clients and their families.
  • Develops and implements nursing care plans for patients.
  • Administers prescribed medications including injection medications according to departmental protocols.
  • Assists team members in developing appropriate primary care plans and reviews plans for appropriate nursing intervention.
  • Observes team members providing client care and instructs them on appropriate nursing practices.
  • Ensures clients' and community case files are complete and current.
  • Organizes and conducts interdisciplinary case conferences.
  • May assign nursing activities to team members.
  • Participates in the collection of data for epidemiological studies.
  • Assists in the development of standards for client care and staff development of paraprofessional employees.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or an approved foreign credential evaluation, plus one year of professional nursing experience

Licensure, Certification, or other Qualifications
  • Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  • Applicants must possess a valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license at the time of employment.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
  • Previous experience working with diverse populations.
  • Previous experience providing nursing care that addresses mental health and physical health needs of patients.
  • Bi-lingual proficiency.

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