P/T Siouxland District Health Public Health Nurse (RN)- Ida County (2)

Woodbury County•Sioux City, IA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Siouxland District Health Department is hiring a part-time Public Health Nurse to provide health services and education to Ida County residents, with a focus on preventing the spread of disease. Services are delivered during daytime hours Monday through Friday at the department’s Ida County location in Ida Grove, Iowa. The role works across family and community health, acute infectious disease epidemiology and preparedness, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention. The position is approximately 29 hours per week, with flexibility. Starting pay is based on experience. The nurse provides assessment, care coordination, education, clinical services, and communicable-disease investigation to individuals, families, and community groups. Work takes place in clinic, home, and community settings and includes collaboration with healthcare providers, schools, committees, and community partners. The nurse also completes program documentation and reporting, supports public health program and policy development, and maintains professional practice and safety standards.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Iowa.
At least two years of general nursing experience.
Mandatory Child and Adult Abuse Reporter Certificate, or willingness to obtain it.
CPR certification, or willingness to attend training.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to obtain car insurance at the agency-specified liability level.
Knowledge of applicable nursing practice laws and other state and federal laws or regulations related to public health nursing.
Knowledge of health care technology, equipment, supplies, and materials used to provide services.
Ability to apply the nursing process to clients, families, and communities in a public health setting.
Ability to independently draw blood samples and administer injections.
Ability to provide services in unstable and challenging family settings and high-risk neighborhoods.
Critical-thinking skills, including identifying problems, determining solutions, and selecting effective approaches.
Knowledge of community resources and basic health and human services information.
Knowledge of current professional practice and research findings and of public health’s core functions and essential services.
Knowledge of human systems, including wellness, illness, growth and development, nutrition, behavior, psychosocial development, and family and community systems.
Knowledge of prescribed treatments and medical interventions, and ability to monitor and document progress and response and refer clients as appropriate.
Knowledge of chart documentation requirements, medical records, and laws governing health-information release and consent for services.
Knowledge of population-based health indicators, health determinants, health promotion and disease prevention, and factors influencing use of health services.
Knowledge of relevant OSHA standards and health care system structure and function.
Ability to make client referrals based on patient need, program guidelines, and community resources.
Knowledge of epidemiological data analysis and surveillance methods used to manage communicable and infectious diseases.
Knowledge of Iowa nursing practice law and the American Nurses Association Scope of Practice for Public Health Nursing.
Knowledge of current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for vaccinating infants, children, and adults.
Openness to reflective practice, including self-awareness, awareness of self in relation to others, and recognition of the value of supervision.
Ability to assist with data collection, monitoring for completeness and accuracy, data analysis, and funder-required reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maternal and child health, public health, an office or clinic setting, and/or home health is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive individual and family assessments, including health history, physical assessment, growth and developmental monitoring, psychosocial needs, basic needs, resources, supports, and access to health care.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care, adjusting plans based on outcomes and effectiveness.
Use established medical record forms, databases, and documentation practices; collect data and complete programmatic documentation and reports on time.
Coordinate care, referrals, and follow-up for vulnerable individuals and high-risk groups.
Advocate for individuals and populations by informing them about health department and community services and helping them access those services.
Provide age-, development-, disability-, cultural-, and circumstance-appropriate health education, counseling, and anticipatory guidance to individuals, families, and community groups.
Read and interpret laboratory reports and perform related procedures in clinic, home, and community settings.
Participate in internal and external committees, share information about public health services, and help assess community needs and establish or revise public health programs, policies, and procedures.
Recognize and report potential legal or physical hazards.
Educate clients and families about privacy rights related to medical information.
Assist with reviewing, updating, and researching policies and procedures.
Provide reproductive health education, including family planning, community reproductive health services, birth control options, and emergency contraception services.
Administer vaccinations, TB tests, and medications according to administration rights and protocols; explain potential side effects and monitor for adverse reactions.
Monitor vaccine storage and handling to maintain the vaccine cold chain according to established procedures.
Investigate and monitor communicable-disease reports and coordinate with physicians, school personnel, and others regarding disease spread and treatment.
Provide health care services, education, and information in compliance with applicable public health laws.
Use public health surveillance and disease-investigation methods for outreach, screening, and case finding involving communicable and infectious diseases.
Maintain professional practice, growth, and development through continuing education and participation in conferences, professional organizations, workgroups, and committees.
Support ongoing public health learning for colleagues, students, healthcare professionals, and community members.
Follow applicable OSHA standards for bloodborne and airborne pathogens, communicable diseases, and other hazards during routine assignments and public health emergencies.