Public Health Nurse (Complex Medical Help)

Coshocton County•Coshocton, OH

2d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs comprehensive public health clinical nursing services. Assignments will include a variety of programs including but not limited to reproductive health, infectious disease, prenatal, child health, lead, immunizations, Complex Medical Help (CMH), and Project Dawn. Participates in community health fairs, off-site clinics, and outreach events. The primary program this nurse will be assigned to work in is the Complex Medical Help (CMH) program.

Requirements

Must possess a current Registered Nurse License issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
1-2 years’ experience in public health preferred.
Skills necessary in teaching, public speaking, public relations, writing and communication.
Must be able to work collaboratively and cooperatively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Must have a current CPR certification.
Must have access to reliable transportation/Valid Ohio Driver’s License/Proof of auto insurance/insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage caseload of clients
Help identify children with special health care needs who may qualify for the program.
Help families locate a CMH provider
Help families fill out forms for CMH
Make referrals to doctors, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers and other services.
Explain the CMH program, the letter of approval and CMH paperwork
Help the family understand their child’s medical plan of treatment
Helps families understand and work their medical insurance plan
Help families find and use the services they need for their child
Visit families and/or children in the home, school, health department, and other places agreed on by the family to perform annual assessment
Attend CMH program updates
Perform comprehensive public health clinical nursing services.
Assignments will include variety of programs including but not limited to reproductive health, infectious disease, prenatal, child health, lead, immunizations, CMH, naloxone, and COVID response.
Provides health education to individuals and families and make referrals to other health and social service agencies.
Responsible for clinic preparation and follow-up with individuals and families.
Maintains clinical records and detailed documentation.
Will travel to and from clinic locations as necessary.
Performs communicable disease investigations and education.
Assists the nursing administration in the planning and development of nursing programs according to needs of the community.
Schedules appointments and assists front office staff when needed,
Identifies and addresses the educational needs of the patient/family including but not limited to disease processes and treatment, health promotion/maintenance, injury/illness prevention and growth and development.
Maintains confidentiality or work-related issues, client records and county information; complies with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, (U.S.C. & 552a) as amended, and HIPPA policies and procedures.
Complies quarterly and year end CMH reports, submit to Director of Nursing for Board of Health review
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Health Commissioner