Part-time Public Health Nurse - Immunization - Health Department

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This part-time, non-merit nurse position works in the immunization group, providing vaccines, education, and related services to clients at 5 immunization clinics and various outreach clinics throughout Salt Lake County. The role involves providing nursing and case management services, medical-legal record management, community outreach, education, and public relations.

Requirements

Professional licensure in the State of Utah as a Registered Nurse or a Multistate Nursing Compact License.
Pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back program.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah.
Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
Vaccination or proof of vaccination may be required.
Knowledge of Public Health Nursing services/interventions (i.e., immunizations, communicable disease control, epidemiology, home visiting).
Knowledge of Nursing scope of practice and limitations.
Knowledge of Legal documentation and professional writing.
Knowledge of Effective teaching practices.
Knowledge of Cultural competency.
Knowledge of Community resources.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations governing record management.
Ability to Interview, counsel, educate, and conduct health assessments.
Ability to Use computer software related to job-specific duties, including electronic medical records.
Ability to Perform professional documentation and writing.
Ability to Work cooperatively with clients, coworkers, professionals, and the public.
Ability to Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to Organize and prioritize assignments and responsibilities, and keep time expectations.

Nice To Haves

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing services and case management to assigned clients in a clinical, community, and/or infectious disease/epidemiological setting.
Utilizes established standards of practice, nursing knowledge, and agency policies and procedures.
Assesses health needs and priorities using appropriate assessment tools.
Educates and refers clients to appropriate resources.
Maintains and facilitates a current referral/resource network and patient follow-up and monitoring system.
Provides timely interventions, prioritizes all work assignments, and produces accurate, professional medical-legal documentation of client interventions.
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing records management (i.e., HIPAA and GRAMA).
Monitors assigned work areas' medical inventory, equipment, or durable/sellable goods, as assigned.
Prepares, analyzes, and submits professional plans, guidelines, protocols, and reports.
Provides vaccines, education, and related services to clients at immunization clinics and outreach clinics.