Part-time Public Health Nurse - Immunization - Health Department

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides nursing and case management services to assigned clients. Provides medical-legal record management, community outreach, education, and positive public relations. This non-merit part-time nurse works in the immunization group, providing vaccines, education, and related services to clients at the 5 immunization clinics and various outreach clinics throughout Salt Lake County, as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Registered Nurse or a Multistate Nursing Compact License.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire. A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Due to the nature of this role, vaccination or proof of vaccination may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides professional nursing services and case management to assigned clients in a clinical, community, and/or infectious disease/epidemiological setting.
• Utilizes established standards of practice, nursing knowledge, and agency policies and procedures.
• Assesses health needs and priorities using appropriate assessment tools.
• Educates and refers clients to appropriate resources.
• Maintains and facilitates a current referral/resource network and patient follow-up and monitoring system.
• Provides timely interventions, prioritizes all work assignments, and produces accurate, professional medical-legal documentation of client interventions.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing records management. (i.e., HIPAA and GRAMA).
• Monitors assigned work areas' medical inventory, equipment, or durable/sellable goods, as assigned.
• Prepares, analyzes, and submits professional plans, guidelines, protocols, and reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Public Health Nursing services/interventions (i.e., immunizations, communicable disease control, epidemiology, home visiting)
• Nursing scope of practice and limitations
• Legal documentation and professional writing
• Effective teaching practices
• Cultural competency
• Community resources
• Federal, State, and local regulations governing record management

Skills and Abilities to:

• Interview, counsel, educate, and conduct health assessments
• Use computer software related to job-specific duties, including electronic medical records
• Perform professional documentation and writing
• Work cooperatively with clients, coworkers, professionals, and the public
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Organize and prioritize assignments and responsibilities, and keep time expectations

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May be required to work in various environments with uncomfortable conditions, e.g., hot, cold, unpleasant-smelling, or dirty.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

• Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.
• Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.
• Are not considered merit employees.
• Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.

Additional Information

This part-time position works 24-25 hours per week during clinic hours. Public Health Center clinic hours are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday depending on clinic location. Outreach clinics include evening and weekend hours and are located at various locations throughout Salt Lake County.