Public Health Nurse

Rocky Boy Health Center • Box Elder, MT

1d

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse delivers comprehensive community-based nursing services to individuals and families on the Rocky Boy Reservation. Services include health education, disease prevention, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, communicable disease follow-up, and home visits. The nurse works independently and collaboratively with healthcare providers and department leadership to address community health needs and improve health outcomes.

The role requires at least 200 encounters per quarter. The nurse also supports public health program administration and reporting, maintains accurate records for quality assurance and compliance, and leads or contributes to at least one quality assurance project per calendar year. Employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug test, and successful applicants are subject to a 60-business-day probationary period.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Montana.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited program.
• Previous clinical nursing experience, preferably in a community health or public health setting.
• Valid Montana driver’s license and ability to make home visits.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience working with tribal communities or in rural health settings.
• Knowledge of public health principles, including communicable disease control, maternal-child health, and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, health counseling, and education to individuals and families on the Rocky Boy Reservation in accordance with Rocky Boy Health Board policies and procedures, including maternal and child health, chronic and communicable disease control, referral follow-up, disease prevention, and health promotion.
• Conduct independent home visits to assess individual and family health needs and risks; develop care plans; provide instruction; and demonstrate health practices. Complete a minimum of 200 encounters per quarter.
• Assist in organizing and implementing health education classes for patients and the community.
• Participate in in-service education programs and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the department supervisor on program planning and implementation, and keep the supervisor informed of progress, challenges, and significant developments.
• Consult with physicians and implement delegated medical orders and standing orders, as appropriate.
• Identify community health trends, symptoms, and needs, and develop and implement appropriate interventions at the individual, family, or community level.
• Support the department supervisor with the administration and reporting requirements of public health nursing grants and programs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for quality assurance and compliance; participate in quality assurance activities; and lead or contribute to at least one QA project per calendar year.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as delegated to support the mission and goals of the Rocky Boy Health Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree