Community Health Nurse I/II/CM
About The Position
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is seeking to fill a vacancy for the classification of Community Health Nurse I/II Case Manager in the Public Health & Preventive Care Division. This position is funded by a grant, and its continuation depends on grant funding and SNHD's business requirements. The role involves performing public/community health nursing services in clinics, homes, and the community, and providing client-centered counseling, education, and information concerning illnesses. This is a special assignment class within the Community Health Nurse classification series, sharing similarities with case management. A Community Health Nurse II in a field position, accredited as a Nurse Case Manager, may be advanced to the Case Manager position, but will return to the Community Health Nurse II classification if they leave the field role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or equivalent registered nursing education, training, and experience.
- Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse that includes a minimum of one (1) year of community health nursing experience, preferable within the last five (5) years.
- Community Health Nursing is defined as a nursing assignment in a community-based program such as those in school nursing, jails/prisons, industrial settings, home visits, case management, or community outreach programs associated with hospitals. Private physicians’ offices and hospital settings are not considered a part of community health unless there is an outreach aspect which the candidate has been assigned to for a minimum of one year.
- Possession of a valid and appropriate Nevada Registered Nurse License.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate BLS/CPR certification within six (6) months of employment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Nevada Driver license within six (6) months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Maternal Child Health experience preferred.
- Previous Home visiting experience preferred.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential.
Responsibilities
- Perform public/community health nursing services in clinics, homes and in the community.
- Provide community and client centered counseling, education and information concerning illnesses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
