Public Health Nurse - part-time

City of Independence • Independence, MO

117d • $24 - $32

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse performs population-based public health work, with primary responsibilities involving immunization clinics, immunization audits, communicable disease prevention, and teaching health-related classes to people of all ages. The position works 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in a normal office or clinical environment. Work may take place in a variety of settings and may occasionally involve exposure to infections or contagious diseases, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. Working conditions are typically quiet.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Missouri R.N. or L.P.N. license.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to speak effectively and respond to questions using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to perform clinic operations, including standing and sitting, using hands to prepare and administer vaccines, and transporting supplies.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in public health preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on, coordinate, and promote immunization clinics.
• Perform immunization audits.
• Support communicable disease prevention.
• Teach health-related classes to all age groups.
• Perform clinic operations, including preparing and administering vaccines and transporting supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time