Fire and Rescue Senior Public Health Nurse (Civil Service)

City of Dallas•The Villages, FL

10d•$32 - $40

About The Position

The Fire and Rescue Senior Public Health Nurse serves as a lead nurse providing health care services to Dallas residents or City employees. The position performs senior-level nursing and laboratory procedures, supports fire and rescue health needs, and helps coordinate efficient and accurate services across clinics and community settings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, nursing, healthcare administration, public health, biology, or a health care-related field.
Five years of general nursing and public health, disease prevention, health education, and community wellness initiatives.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
Knowledge of general and public health nursing principles and procedures.
Knowledge of the functions of health and social agencies.
Knowledge of physical, nutritional, and developmental risks in individuals.
Knowledge of methods for responding to individuals and families from various socioeconomic groups.
Ability to apply nursing principles in a fire and rescue capacity.
Ability to teach and instruct nurses in public health nursing principles or specialized fields of study.
Ability to understand and carry out technical, detailed instructions.
Ability to perform health screening tests such as vision, hearing, and child development screenings.
Ability to make oral presentations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Perform senior-level nursing and laboratory procedures, maintain laboratory quality-control standards, provide onsite laboratory or health care assistance, and provide specific health guidelines for fire and rescue.
Lead, instruct, and train public health nurses and other department staff on basic nursing procedures and changes in preventive health policies.
Transcribe and coordinate distribution of laboratory and X-ray results to clinic sites while adhering to privacy and safety policies.
Manage and coordinate patron flow and work with health care providers, day care centers, and homeless shelters to support effective health care services.
Inventory, order, and distribute supplies and vaccines, and establish permanent health records for patients seen in clinics.
Participate in meetings and conferences related to public health issues to respond to community and client needs.
Prepare monthly activity reports for a manager or other agencies.
Communicate with community agencies, health fair coordinators, and the business community regarding requests for immunization services and provide education to employees and others.
Provide case management and coordinate services among health care providers to ensure patients' needs are met.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.