Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)

Definition

This full-time, grant-funded nurse will work in the Tuberculosis (TB) program at Columbus Public Health and will provide nursing assessments for patients being screened and/or treated for active TB disease and latent TB infection.

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Duties include: *

• Coordination of care.

• Directly observed therapy (DOT).

• Medication administration.

• Laboratory specimen collection.

• Development and implementation of a plan of care and preparation of associated care documentation.

• Patient education.

• Delegation and monitoring of tasks delegated to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, disease intervention specialists, and outreach workers.

Preferred experience and training:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Proficient in English and fluent in one of the following: Nepali, Somali, or Arabic.

• Proficient in multi-cultural interpersonal and health communication, mentoring, or community engagement.

• Basic computer skills* with Microsoft Office products and Next Gen electronic health records.*

• Ability to work with diverse groups and form networks and coalitions.

• Background in tuberculosis or refugee health.

Under general supervision, is responsible for rendering general professional public health nursing in homes, clinics, and other community settings; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Provides health guidance and instruction and demonstrates nursing techniques to patients, families, and caregivers;

Provides nursing consultation and patient health evaluation to social workers, foster parents, and child placement facilities;

Aids in the prevention and control of communicable diseases through education and epidemiological investigations and performs case follow-up;

Participates in immunization programs; participates in quality improvement assessment and feedback activities to raise immunization coverage levels; facilitates provider education programs to maximize office-based immunizations;

Participates in clinics, provides nursing services in community programs, and visits homes to provide nursing care and treatment under medical direction and/or nursing supervision;

Takes patient history, collects specimens, performs physical examinations, and provides treatment, counseling, and education;

Participates in or provides staff in-service education and community education;

Maintains records, prepares reports, and participates in audits, process improvement, and quality assurance programs;

Supervises the care given by other staff such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Outreach Workers;

Participates in agency committees;

Coordinates agency services and community resources for patient care; coordinates home health care, hospice, and maternal/child health referrals with hospitals and other medical institutions; coordinates inter-disciplinary case conferences;

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 provide nursing services for patients requiring specialized treatment such as pediatric, pre-natal, and communicable disease control;

May inventory and order vaccines and dispense medication and/or vaccines under standing orders of a physician;

May assist with writing clinical nursing public health policies and procedures;

May precept new staff, nursing students, and other students from allied professional health areas;

May be required to 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 a Disaster Recover/Business Resumption Team, Incident Response Team, or similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations, as per the applicable bargaining unit contract.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio license as a Registered Nurse or a valid Temporary Permit to practice nursing issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Some positions may require additional specialized training.

Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 21-1639-V2
Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino
Columbus Public Health Department
240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: (614) 645-6046
Email: [email protected]
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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer_*

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City’s Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City’s human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

Location: 77 N. Front Street,Suite 330, Columbus, OH 43215

Job Type: Full-time