Community Health Nurse 2

State of Nevada•Pahrump, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Community Health Nurse (CHN) 2, located in Pahrump, NV. CHNs provide professional nursing care to clients in the community setting. Incumbents provide reproductive health services for men and women, identify and treat communicable disease, conduct health screenings, and analyze and interpret test results. Community Health Nurses conduct infant and child health screenings and counseling, perform physical and developmental screenings and administer immunizations. Incumbents consult and collaborate with organizations and agencies in the community to encourage health, wellness and disease prevention through a variety of settings. The successful candidate will also participate in community emergency preparedness, attend Board of health and Local Emergency Preparedness Meetings as a community partner. Community Health Nurses provide professional nursing services requiring licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and/or Registered Nurse in clinics, homes, schools and other community settings. Services include community-focused individual and group education for health promotion and risk identification and reduction, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and other gynecological conditions according to established protocols and delivery of individualized preventive health care.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one year of which was in a public health setting; OR one year of experience as a Community Health Nurse 1 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education, licensure and experience as described above.
Working knowledge of: nursing principles and therapeutic interventions utilized in community health nursing; uses and effects of medications used in community health nursing; documentation process; operation and use of standard medical equipment; nutrition and personal hygiene as applied to patient care; human growth and development; health education and training techniques; clinic staffing requirements; community health service programs and resources.
General knowledge of: applicable regulatory standards; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
Ability to: interview patients to elicit information concerning health and medical history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess and treat in accordance with policy and protocol illness and health conditions within authorized scope of practice; respond and resolve patient care issues within established and accepted nursing practice; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimum direction.

Responsibilities

Provide reproductive health services; initiate a medical record; obtain health information including specimens and samples as required; educate and counsel clients regarding reproductive health choices and preventive health measures; dispense birth control supplies and contraceptives according to established procedures.
Identify and treat communicable and sexually transmitted diseases; conduct health screenings and collect laboratory specimens according to protocol; analyze and interpret test results; dispense and monitor treatment regimen; conduct epidemiological investigations and case management of clients and contacts; comply with safety and health standards; complete administrative forms, documentation and reporting requirements; educate and counsel clients on reducing risk behaviors to prevent infection.
Conduct infant and child health assessments and counseling; obtain medical history; conduct physical and developmental assessments including the Denver Developmental Screening Test to evaluate child’s gross motor, language, fine motor-adaptive and personal-social skills; teach and counsel parents in parenting skills; make referrals to area specialists and programs; counsel clients on program requirements; and follow up with clients as required regarding health status and treatment results.
Administer immunizations, determining type and correct dosage required; counsel and educate patient or guardian regarding potential side-effects and appropriate comfort measures after vaccination; document client’s immunization record.
Perform adult health assessments and identify both physical and emotional health problems; provide treatment within established protocols and/or refer client to appropriate medical specialist or program.
Consult and collaborate with organizations and agencies in the community to encourage health, wellness and disease prevention; participate in health fairs and special clinics; conduct home visits as necessary; network with community groups, senior services and schools regarding health-related issues; respond to medical and health questions by answering general questions and referring callers to appropriate services.
Perform administrative duties including compiling narrative reports and statistics; submit required paperwork and documents for budgets; maintain accurate medical records and inventory of supplies; provide work direction to county employees, volunteers and student nurses as assigned.
Incumbents perform the full range of duties described above either in conjunction with other nurses in an urban clinic or independently in a small rural clinic.
Incumbents may provide work direction to other professional nurses and support staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.