Nurse Specialist #1628 - Travel/Adult Immunizations - Health & Social Services Division

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. Under general supervision of the Communicable Disease Program Manager and direct supervision of the Travel/Adult Immunization Manager, to provide preventative health and travel immunizations along with education and outreach to residents, indigent and under-served and/or high-risk populations of Hamilton County. Offers comprehensive Travel Health Consultations services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures related to provision of Public Health Professional Nursing services.
• Knowledge of professional Registered Nurse medical methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of community and county medical, social, and emotional services.
• Knowledge of quality reviews and audit methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialty methods, practices and procedures related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of patient chart documentation, recordkeeping, case management; and specialized medical procedures related to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of immunizations and travel regulations
• Skill utilizing specialized medical equipment utilizing proper universal health and safety precautions.
• Skill managing upset and/or confrontational patients/clients or family members.
• Skill reading, analyzing, and interpreting medical research, reports, tests, and information.
• Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in providing presentations, counseling, educational materials, and instructions related to medical information.
• Skill providing case management to indigent or underserved populations.
• Skill utilizing customer service/public relations techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in basic computer operation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• A Bachelor’s Degree or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• Work may require irregular hours when providing on-call coverage and/or responding to public health threats or emergencies, as determined by the Department Head.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience with adult and/or travel immunizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/client services in a manner that maintains quality care and documentation while ensuring the safety of patients/clients and compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines; may promote and provide Travel Health Consultations; Adult preventative vaccines and Travel immunizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree