Public Health Nurse - MCH

Chisago County•North Branch, MN

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs public health services to the general public, assessing client needs, referring clients to resources, documenting treatments and maintaining related paperwork, collecting and providing data for reporting requirements, and related work. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Family Health Supervisor.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the application of nursing practices and public health nursing theory.
Ability to apply principles of public health to communities, families, and individuals and to provide nursing care to clients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, agency staff members, other agency professional representatives and the public.
Ability to apply previously acquired knowledge and skills to new situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and make independent decisions.
Ability to assess nursing needs and to develop and carry out nursing care plans.
Knowledge of family home visiting and electronic documentation systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a wide variety of computer programs and systems.
Must be able to maintain positive working relationship with County Attorney, County Administration, Department Administrative team, and other county and community committees, State offices of the State of Minnesota for miscellaneous programs.
Demonstrates adherence to and knowledge of HIPAA and Data Practices in work assignment.
Current Minnesota Registered Nurse License
Certification as PHN
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (PHN) preferred, or Registered Nurse with 1 year experience in related field, or 2-year RN working towards a BSN.

Responsibilities

Performs professional public health nursing services focusing on prevention including family planning, child health, adult health, sexually transmitted disease, preparedness, communicable disease, breast and cervical cancer control program, refugee health, tuberculosis, immunizations, and primary care.
May provide emergency preparedness services, infectious disease control, immunizations and other services.
Provides tuberculosis control, other communicable disease investigation, vaccination clinics, deals with emerging public health issues.
Conduct risk assessment, perform screening tests, administer treatment per protocol.
Provides health education and home visits.
Assesses reproductive goals, performs screening tests.
Provides health assessments and education centered on pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.
Provides nutrition and breastfeeding support.
Refer clients to internal/external resources.
Determines whether client should be referred to an internal/external resource.
Recommends to the client an internal/external resource that will provide appropriate services.
Provides case management services as needed.
Use electronic health records to document data related to client assessment, care plan development, implementation and evaluation, and interventions.
Provide written reports on care to health care provider as needed.
Write discharge summary based on assessment, visits and documentation.
Provide data to complete grant requirements on Chisago County PH grants received by Family Health Program.
Provide data to other community partners as needed.
Complete minor parent form and have available to Chisago County Human Services.
Travel to client’s home to provide family health care services.
Travel to clinics, inspections, or meeting sites to provide services or attend meetings.
Deliver and/or pick up supplies, equipment, etc. to and from home settings, schools, community service organizations, etc.
Complete Family admission database to obtain social/physical history and physical assessment, including immunization status.
Complete all MCH forms per program area.
Identify situations that are potentially life-threatening.
All documentation is in an EHR.
Take and record client's general physical measurements such as height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, and OFC (head circumference).
Perform routine assessments and screenings related to infant/child growth and development, women who are pregnant or postpartum and newborns.
Obtain specimens as needed, blood sample via finger stick for lead or hemoglobin testing, and pregnancy testing.
Utilize electronic health record system for care plan development including goals related to knowledge, behavior and status for each identified problem area.
Formulate care plan with the client.
Modify care plan in response to changes in clients/families’ status.
Determine appropriate interventions to address potential and actual problems.
Coordinate delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with client and others, as appropriate, to achieve goals outlined in the care plan using strength-based goals.
Make appropriate agency and community referrals.
Perform emergency/necessary life-saving measures such as CPR or first aid.
Assess and evaluate for changes in client/family and change care plan accordingly.
Make recommendations to other service providers or professional staff for changes in client’s care plan.
Review and maintain safety in the home and of infant and children.
Conduct or attend meetings, seminars, and special functions.
Staff cases with supervisor and/or MCH Team.
Follow policies and procedures of the department.
Participate in public health activities such as the county fair, health fairs, education classes at schools, special projects, and other community events.
Participate in reflective practice supervision as required.
Attend classes, courses, seminars, workshops and participate in on-the-job training.
Share information with appropriate staff regarding the training received.
Read publications and current information regarding practices and the nursing and public health nursing profession.
Other Duties as assigned.