Public Health Nurse

United Indian Health Services, Inc

Posted: Feb. 20, 2020

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 Assists in the day-to-day operations of the CHCS program by providing community health nursing services in the Del Norte County service area. May assist in the Humboldt County area when needed.

 Visits homes to determine client and family needs, develops plan to meet needs, and provides needed community nursing services.

 Instructs family in care and rehabilitation of client, and in maintenance of health and prevention of disease for family members.

 Gives treatments to client following designated Health Care Provider’s instructions.

 Assists community members and health field personnel to assess, plan for, and provide needed health and related services.

 Investigates and intervenes in outbreaks of communicable disease within the community.

 Refers clients with social and emotional problems to other UIHS departments and appropriate community agencies for assistance.

 Teaches home nursing, maternal and childcare, and other subjects related to individual and community welfare.

 Participates in programs to safeguard health of children, including child health conferences, school health, and group instruction for parents, immunization, and injury prevention programs.

 Participates in the American Indian Infant Health Initiative (AIIHI) program and activities.

 Works in collaboration to provide a quality immunization program for UIHS clients.
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 Assists in preparation of special studies and in research programs.

 Assists in the applications for grant/funding and assists with the completion of required reports needed by grant/funding agency.

 Will work with the Community Health Representatives (CHRs) to develop, implement, and evaluation care plans for clients.

 Provides on-going feedback to the health care provider regarding patient response to care plans. Collaborates with the health care provider on determining changes in therapy if current therapy is deemed ineffective/inappropriate for the patient.

 Participates in case management activities as assigned.

 Documents care and communicate appropriately with other UIHS staff.

 Records client responses to illness and treatment in the electronic health record and other appropriate records of care. Documents all client related activity according to section policy and procedure.

 Attends department meetings and other assigned meetings.

 Assists with the development of quality improvement activities and assists with completing required reports and program reviews. Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.

 Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and accreditation preparation. Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.

 Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.

 Assists in development of department policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will assist the Public Health Nurse Manager (PHNM) with the supervision of the Community Health Representatives (CHRs) and may provide supervision during the absence of the PHNM.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Education & Experience requirements and for an application, please go to the UIHS employment link: http://unitedindianhealthservices.org/job/public-health-nurse-registered-nurse-470-cc/