Registered Professional Nurse (Public Health)

Wayne County Public Health is hiring a Registered Professional Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from a school of nursing approved by State Education Department from a course approved by such department qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assesses patient nursing care needs and prepares and carries out a nursing care plan;
• Supervises sub-professional nursing personnel;
• Is responsible for the care of patients and their quarters, including making beds, changing linen, keeping order, lifting and moving patients, giving baths and rubs, and caring for personal effects;
• Is responsible for observing symptoms and carrying out diagnostic procedures ordered by the physician;
• Prepares and applies dressings, gives medication and nursing and therapeutic treatment as prescribed by physicians;
• Instructs patient or members of patients family in regard to patient’s diet, health habits, the carrying out of treatments at home and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the physician;
• Performs related services for patients in the prevention of illness and the attainment of maximum health;
• Makes contact with appropriate social services or health agencies as necessary to assure patient needed services or follow-up care;
• Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports.

Pay: $31.23 - $37.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $38