Public Health Nurse - Echo Cliffs

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Coppermine, Arizona

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent will provide quality comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families, communities and schools supported by evidence based practice. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) will be responsible to assist with development and coordination of services with a multi-disciplinary care team. To positively impact services to high-risk groups to contain communicable disease outbreaks including; foodborne illnesses, immunization preventable illnesses, TB, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Coronavirus. The role of the PHN includes home visits in the areas of Maternal/Child/Health, prenatal to Geriatric nursing; chronic patients with varying health conditions; school health to provide immunization updates. Under the direction of the PHN Director the PHN will provide program support by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive community health nursing program to meet the care needs of the patients and clients in the assigned area.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
A valid, current, full and unrestricted Professional Nursing License to practice nursing in any state of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
Must have a current and valid state driver’s license with no restrictions maintained throughout employment
Two (2) years of acute care hospital nursing experience
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: Positive working relationships with others, Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints, Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively
Ability to work independently in community-based setting
Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and ability to apply Nursing concepts and principles.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite applications
Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and related tasks; provides nursing services and education to patient’s one-to-one, group, or in a community setting. Independently makes home visits, elicits or explains medical information, provides basic care and education to patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses and/or injuries. Responsible for obtaining and recording patient information as assigned by PHN policies (i.e., vital signs, blood sugar, pain assessment, medication information, etc.).
Coordinate and participate in the planning and delivery of health care services through collaboration with various resources to include TCRHCC providers, case management, various Tribal, State, and County agencies. Communicates utilizing a variety of tools to effectively convey ideas, updates regarding program goals and objectives to appropriate entities. Develops and maintains knowledge of regulatory agencies within the geographic service area.
Coordinates and leads multi-disciplinary care team in the planning and implementation of care for high risk group (Food Borne Illnesses, TB, STI, Vaccine Preventable disease, and vaccinations for homebound patients). Collaborates and coordinates care activities with existing Navajo Nation Tribal programs (TB Technician, Social Hygiene Technician, Community Health Representatives, Community Health Educators).
Conducts and coordinates epidemiological surveys and investigation with appropriate personnel, surveillance of index case and contacts. Participates in Epi-response/emergency preparedness in the community in collaboration with all local, Tribal, State, County, and National Emergency Preparedness Programs.
Provides/coordinates nursing assessment in home setting for newborns, infants and children; prenatal, postpartum, and other gynecological and obstetrical conditions; comprehensive plan of care for adults and elderly clients based upon community health needs and resources. Identifies and prioritizes care to clients with high-risk conditions and refers to appropriate resources.
Manages and supports immunization programs, ensuring compliance with current guidelines and increasing community vaccination
Participates in community health assessments, identifies priority health needs, and contributes to program planning and evaluation.
Participates in quality assurance activities including evaluation of PHN program activities and improving quality patient-care outcomes. In-depth knowledge of public health principles, including population-based services, evidence-based practice, prevention and community assessment.
Patient/Client documentation reflects appropriate Nursing process in the “S.O.A.P” format submitted in timely manner. Responsible for documenting patient care encounters. Adheres to confidentiality TCRHCC policies, and HIPAA/Hitech regulations. Documents actions and activities by completing required forms, reports, logs, and patient records.
The PHN will assist the PHN Director to develop short and long term program goals and objectives based upon the community needs assessment, and National Healthy People initiatives.
Keeps vehicle and equipment operating by following operating instructions; daily observations and documentation, troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Ensure proper PPE is always worn while on duty including but not limited to, face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for most current updates)
Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.
Performs other related duties as assigned.