Public Health Nurse (Grade 16)

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing service of considerable difficulty in public health programs in the field, clinic and office; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Provides services in specialty public health programs as assigned; develops and provides health education to individuals, families and community groups; aids clients in gaining or maintaining healthy choices; utilizes the 10 Essential Public Health Services tool to increase health of the community; participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement activities within assigned programs; applies principles of epidemiology for assessment and mitigation of public health hazards; maintains appropriate confidentiality of all information encountered in performance of duties; refers patients/clients to other community agencies for assistance as needed; prepares educational materials and assists in planning and developing health and educational programs; plans for and participates in field research related to public health; researches, prepares and submits routine, recurring and special program reports to management; assists community members and public health entities in assessing, planning and providing needed health services; provides clinical intervention, home visits, case management, care coordination, referral and follow-up to individuals and families; provides education to the community and individuals in specialized programs such as: HIV, AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), family planning, and adolescent health; administers medications, including immunizations, following clinic protocol; may supervise other nursing and community/public health professional, paraprofessional and clerical staff; maintains patient data, files and correspondence according to protocol; regular and reliable attendance is required; ability to provide phlebotomy services; performs other duties as assigned.

Must possess a current valid unrestricted State of Arizona Registered Nurse license and fingerprint clearance card. (Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for separation); Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; Requires successful completion of a background check. Preferred Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited college or university with at least one course in community or public health nursing and one year experience as a registered nurse.
 

Special Notice Items:  Department of Labor Regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens, TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccine, Individual safety training and equipment will be provided.  

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; public health nursing principles and practices; health sciences including health maintenance, promotion and prevention; principles of health education and counseling; principles of epidemiology; community assessment and resources.

Skill in: Nursing assessment and diagnosis of physical and psycho social health needs; community principles of health education; monitoring and evaluating client progress; applying public health nursing principles; exercising initiative and judgment in selecting proper nursing intervention; responding appropriately to emergency situations; preparing complete and accurate reports and records; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Ability to: Research and write detailed reports; read, to write and synthesize data and reports; use modern office equipment and computers; communicate effectively verbally and written; planning and organizing work; lift at least 20 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; Working at a computer monitor for extended periods requires; The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens, TB, body fluids, Hepatitis B.