Public Health Nurse (Vacancy) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/newprint/4716646) Apply  Public Health Nurse (Vacancy) Salary $35.52 - $48.86 Hourly Location Varies by position Job Type Full-time Job Number 24-1639-V7 Department 50 Columbus Public Health Division Health Opening Date 11/04/2024 Closing Date 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Definition The Public Health Nurse in the Vaccine Preventable Disease Program works to reduce the morbidity and mortality of vaccine preventable diseases in the community. This position will administer vaccines and provide vaccine education in the immunization clinic and at outreach locations during regular or alternate work hours. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: + Immunizations experience preferred but not required. 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 an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations. 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 driver’s license. Some positions may require additional specialized training. Test/Job Contact Information Recruitment #: 24-1639-V7 Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular) Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact: Krystie Weist Columbus Department of Public Health 240 Parsons Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43215 P: (614) 645-5589 E: kaweist@columbus.gov 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. 01 Have you included all of your relevant work experience (previous and current)? Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for completing the application. + Yes + No 02 Have you reviewed the Minimum Qualifications for the job that you are applying to ensure that you meet specified requirements? + Yes + No 03 Have you attached the documents that provide proof of your license, education (post high school), and/or professional or state certification as you have referenced in your applicant profile? Such documents may include a photocopy or scan of your driver's license, bachelor's/master's degree or transcript of completed coursework. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Columbus Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215 Phone (614) 645-8301 Website https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email