Public Health Nurse

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

About The Position

The Tooele County Health Department is a family-friendly organization committed to providing excellent benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance, including a Monday through Friday schedule with no holiday work and rare weekend hours. The Public Health Nurse provides specialized public health nursing services focused on prevention, early detection, and population health initiatives that address social determinants of health in Tooele County. This role requires the application of specialized nursing knowledge and clinical judgment within the current scope of practice, grounded in the principles of biological, physical, social sciences, and psychology to support community health through evidence-based public health practices. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Community Health Division . SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides direction to team members on assigned specialized projects and programs. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Serves as lead worker over specific program areas. Assists in and manages the operation of all assigned public health programs, including programs dealing with immunizations, clinical preventive services, Medicaid case management , adolescent health, abstinence education, family planning, and community health. Assists in and manages the operation of a variety of clinics in Tooele County, including immunization clinics, cancer screening clinics, child health clinics, and other specialized clinics as assigned. Identifies and refers to programs/agencies for preschool and school-age children, including children with special needs; assists with nutritional programs; investigates and provides appropriate services in cases of communicable diseases; participates in hypertension screening and follows up on referrals received from other health professionals . Establishes and maintains electronic medical/health records and other related records and reports. Contacts clients as needed to obtain information, educate, and counsel. Performs skilled nursing procedures as necessary in a safe, competent, and efficient manner. Attends professional meetings, workshops, and conferences. Be available for recall 24/7 for community emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must maintain a Registered Nurse License in good standing in the State of Utah and a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Associate Degree Registered Nurse with two (2) years of nursing experience.
Working knowledge of modern nursing practices and procedures
Working knowledge of psychology and sociology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies, and the public
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds and climb stairs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to use telephone, computer, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, and display materials.

Responsibilities

Serves as lead worker over specific program areas.
Assists in and manages the operation of all assigned public health programs, including programs dealing with immunizations, clinical preventive services, Medicaid case management , adolescent health, abstinence education, family planning, and community health.
Assists in and manages the operation of a variety of clinics in Tooele County, including immunization clinics, cancer screening clinics, child health clinics, and other specialized clinics as assigned.
Identifies and refers to programs/agencies for preschool and school-age children, including children with special needs; assists with nutritional programs; investigates and provides appropriate services in cases of communicable diseases; participates in hypertension screening and follows up on referrals received from other health professionals .
Establishes and maintains electronic medical/health records and other related records and reports.
Contacts clients as needed to obtain information, educate, and counsel.
Performs skilled nursing procedures as necessary in a safe, competent, and efficient manner.
Attends professional meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Be available for recall 24/7 for community emergencies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.