Public Health Nurse II

Lake County General Health District•Mentor, OH

About The Position

This position will serve as a member of the team to address departmental priorities and develop and strengthen neighborhood connections with the most vulnerable populations. Provide professional public health nursing services to the community and provide nursing surge capacity in an emergency. This position will primarily involve working with complex medical help programs and the associated billing with the program. The RN Public Health Nurse position is funded through the Board of Health and may be supported by other grants with Lake County General Health District. This position may be at risk for limited occupational exposure to blood borne or communicable disease. Additional exposures may include but are not limited to: radiation, asbestos, mold, tobacco smoke, rabies, chemical substances, pesticides and unidentified odors.

Requirements

Possession of a valid permanent/temporary Ohio license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Registered Nursing
Possession of a valid current Ohio Driver’s License issued by the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles. (Possession of a valid Ohio Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment.)

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzes and applies data to the community’s present and projected health needs by proposing and planning specific programs
Assists Director in determining the scope of programs, and in the development of long range plans for Health Promotion
Plans and implements effective health education/promotion programs
Develops a written annual work plan for the program or project
Establishes and monitors time-limited and measurable objectives and outcomes
Identifies target population, supportive methods and activities to be used, time lines and an evaluation process
Identifies the media which is most appropriate for dissemination of specific health information
Prepares and presents educational sessions or events as needed
Requests program/materials purchase through the Director
Evaluates and redesigns programs or projects based on outcomes
Prepares periodic reports on activities and achieved outcome
Communicates and collaborates with community members and other agencies for programming
Utilizes resources to avoid duplication of services/programs
Participates in quality improvement activities
Must have knowledge of State of Ohio nursing licensing requirements
Maintains compliance with grant guidelines, if applicable
Prepares and submits to supervisor a monthly and annual report of program activities and progress
Attends various meetings that are scheduled by Unit, Division or Health District
Maintains a system of record keeping for files, materials and purchases
Attends grant meetings and maintains knowledge in the field
Receives and screens community requests for information and assistance
Identifies and implements public health laws, regulations and policies
Actively participates in research activities in practice
All health district employees have an emergency response role and may be expected to respond to threats to the public’s health in accordance with the Lake County General Health District Emergency Response Plan
Performs other duties as assigned consistent with position