What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse - TB position at County of Delaware?
The Public Health Nurse – TB responsible for providing professional nursing services in clinics, homes and communities to ensure effective health promotion and disease prevention services, and other public health department duties as assigned.
- Accurately document all drugs and vaccines administered, as well as the results
- Provide health education for TB patients
- Provide health education and materials at the request of county residents or clients and provide on-site education to health and health-related groups
- Provide accurate documentation of each interaction/visit with clients, or of the inability to complete a home, clinic or tele-visit
- Provide referrals to other county departments and/or agencies for services
- Attend continuing education programs and downlinks, staff meetings, program meetings, and meetings with other organizations and epidemiology team for outbreaks
- Conduct questions and answers on test specimens of blood and urine slides on a quarterly basis and participate in periodic chart reviews
- Serve as preceptor for graduate and undergraduate university students
- Participate in special educational outreach projects, such as health fairs, lead screenings, and vaccine events
- Some occasional evening and weekend hours required for special outreach events
- Other duties and tasks as required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN)
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Must have experience treating patients with TB
- Community or Public Health experience
- Current CPR / First Aid certification
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check
- Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of persons
- Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
- Ability to follow protocol, procedures, and established guidelines
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs
- A strong work ethic and ability to manage a demanding and changing workload
- Strong relationship-building skills
*The selected candidate will be required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including PA State Police Criminal History Record Check; PA Child Abuse History; and FBI Criminal History Background Check including finger printing prior to employment.
**Delaware County requires all DCHD employees be up to date for their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate’s start date if hired.
Salary : $70,005
