Community Health Nurse II

Grays Harbor County • Montesano, WA

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About The Position

This is professional Public Health nursing work involving additional responsibility for planning and implementing specific health care programs. The employee provides direct nursing care to patients and consultation to professional nursing staff, and coordinates staff and program implementation in a specific nursing project or program. Work follows department policies and procedures. Assignments are made by the Department Director as statements of objectives, with considerable latitude in judgment. A supervisor reviews work through conferences and evaluation of program results.

Requirements

• Graduate from a university nursing program approved by the National League for Nursing, with a Public Health nursing specialization, or graduate from a state-accredited school of nursing supplemented by Public Health training.
• Considerable experience in Public Health nursing work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of Public Health nursing and the functions of other health and social agencies.
• Ability to instruct and direct nurses in applying Public Health nursing techniques; provide supervision, leadership, and consultation in a specific program; understand and interpret Public Health laws and regulations; develop cooperative relationships with community organizations and individuals; apply principles of learning and communicate ideas effectively; accept responsibility for continued professional growth and development; and recognize when supervision or consultation is needed and seek it.
• Current State of Washington Registered Nurse's License.
• Current State of Washington driver's license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating special Public Health programs or projects, and supervise assigned staff.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients or nursing expertise as needed.
• Participate in staff conferences to review overall activities and plan programs.
• Maintain records and statistical data and prepare reports to evaluate program services and support program planning.
• Assist in developing project proposals and grant applications.
• Initiate and participate in professional and lay conferences and other meetings to exchange information on health care services.
• Provide liaison and coordination between Public Health nursing staff and other department personnel as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level