Public Health Nurse (Vacancy)

City of Columbus • Varies by position, OH

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Public Health Nurse delivers direct patient care as a registered nurse in the Sexual Health and Wellness Center, in compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing standards. Duties include patient triage and intake, medication administration, specimen collection, and accurate electronic health record documentation. The position also performs related duties as required.

The role may involve providing nursing services in clinics, community programs, and patients’ homes; supporting communicable disease prevention and immunization efforts; coordinating patient care and community resources; maintaining records and participating in quality assurance activities; and supervising or precepting other staff and students. The nurse may also provide specialized treatment, assist with public health policy and procedure development, and participate in public health emergency response, including work at remote locations and operations on a 24/7 basis.

Requirements

• Possess a valid State of Ohio Registered Nurse license or a valid Temporary Permit to practice nursing issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Some positions may require additional specialized training.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working in a high-volume outpatient clinic.
• Bilingual Spanish skills.
• Strong and proficient experience using Epic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Sexual Health and Wellness Center in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing standards.
• Perform patient triage and intake, administer medication, collect specimens, and document care in electronic health records.
• Provide health guidance and instruction, demonstrate nursing techniques, and offer nursing consultation and patient health evaluations.
• Support communicable disease prevention and control through education, epidemiological investigations, and case follow-up.
• Participate in immunization programs, quality improvement activities, and provider education programs.
• Provide nursing services in clinics, community programs, and patients’ homes under medical direction and/or nursing supervision.
• Take patient histories, collect specimens, perform physical examinations, and provide treatment, counseling, and education.
• Participate in staff in-service education and community education.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and participate in audits, process improvement, and quality assurance programs.
• Supervise care provided by staff such as Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Outreach Workers.
• Coordinate agency services and community resources for patient care, including referrals and interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Assist in assessing community health and promote the wellness of individuals, families, and the community.
• Participate in agency committees, community activities, and public relations as needed.
• Provide nursing services for patients requiring specialized treatment, which may include pediatric, prenatal, and communicable disease care.
• Inventory and order vaccines and dispense medication and/or vaccines under physician standing orders, as applicable.
• Assist with writing clinical nursing public health policies and procedures, as applicable.
• Precept new staff, nursing students, and students from allied professional health areas, as applicable.
• Provide basic health care during a public health emergency and serve on an Incident Command System or similar response team when assigned; response work may involve 24/7 operations at remote locations.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed