What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse position at Wayne County NY?
Wayne County Public Health is hiring a Public Health Nurse.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university; and
B. License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Counsels and guides individuals, families, and communities towards self-help and recognition and solutions of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems
- Teaches classes, addresses groups and participates in community planning related to population health
- Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys and studies related to community and population health matters
- Compiles, utilizes, and reports data for planning, implementing, and evaluation of assigned program(s)
- Manages assigned program(s) to comply with regulatory requirements and guidelines
- Participates in immunization and Article 28 clinic activities
- Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in quality improvement activities to include quality assurance, process improvement, and performance management for assigned program(s) and the department.
- Assists in the assessment of the health of the community; promotes the wellness of the individual, family, and community; participates in community activities and public relations, as needed
- May play an active role in providing basic health care needs in the event of a public health emergency
- May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Response Team/ Disaster Recovery or similar public health response team which may include the development, implementation, and oversight of a 24/7 emergency response operation at remote locations
- May participate in the Performance Management Quality Improvement Committee, which includes quality improvement and quality assurance activities.
Pay: $31.23 - $37.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $38