What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Maternal Child Health position at Sweetwater County?
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITIONS IN THIS CLASS: Performs nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of ill and disabled persons. Teaches and counsels patients and families. Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes. Documents all care given to clients. Teaches individuals and groups health promotion and disease prevention. Works with all agency staff and State Bioterrorism team for planning, training, and implementation of all-hazard plans. Responsible for the delivery of Public Health services and programs to the community.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE:
Essential Duties:
- Performs nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of individuals, families and groups, or to the population as a whole.
- Accurately prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Triages calls from clients and handles routine concerns and emergencies.
- Communicates with Physician and follows through on orders as appropriate.
- Provides formal assessments, documentation, and progress notes.
- Reviews client labs and consult reports.
- Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes; teaches individuals and groups health promotion and disease prevention.
- Provides care of patients through assessing, implementing and evaluating processes to assure appropriate patient care and outcomes.
- Determines priorities and responsibilities, using core functions and the essential services of Public Health.
Other Duties: Performs related duties as assigned.
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