PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Public Health Nurse Educator develops and implements educational opportunities for Community-Based Care (CBC) Public Health Nurses, other CBC staff, and the public, including planning and teaching new PHN orientation sessions. The role also provides comprehensive nursing services that promote the health and well-being of Marion County residents through preventive, therapeutic, and educational follow-up in homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. The nurse may work with individuals and families on health and wellness through assessment, counseling, and prevention services. Representing CBC, the nurse collaborates with MCPHD departments and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and language communities, adapting care to support continuity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited college.
Current Indiana RN license.
CPR certification.
Strong computer and typing skills, including a typing speed of at least 30 words per minute and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid Indiana driver’s license.
Ability to function independently, set priorities, and remain flexible.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, assessment, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and collaborate diplomatically with colleagues, personnel, the public, community partners, agencies, and government entities.
Ability to communicate effectively in multicultural settings and work with diverse community partners.
Knowledge of Marion County communities and agencies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Access to a personal vehicle and current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of previous nursing experience.
Education and/or public health experience.

Responsibilities

Identify educational needs within CBC and among MCPHD nursing staff.
Develop, plan, and deliver educational sessions for CBC Public Health Nurses and Community Health Workers.
Plan and implement CBC orientation for new employees with the CBC Administrator and CBC Coordinators.
Plan, implement, and complete annual training and orientation for CBC School Screeners with the CBC Administrator and Coordinators.
Collaborate on developing, reviewing, and updating CBC policies and procedures, and train PHNs on new policies and procedures.
Use current nursing research, clinical practices, and evidence-based practice in teaching and service delivery.
Interview clients and families to assess immediate needs, record health histories, develop nursing care plans, make referrals, and maintain continuity of care through home visits and follow-up.
Provide health education and counseling to individuals and groups, and participate in disease prevention guidance and health-practice surveillance.
Provide comprehensive case management and coordinate multidisciplinary services using MCPHD and community resources.
Coordinate nursing services with community agencies, organizations, health care providers, and social services.
Follow MCPHD/CBC nursing-care standards, document clearly and promptly, maintain confidentiality and properly stored client records, and follow HIPAA requirements.
Perform diagnostic procedures and treatment regimens, and administer injections and medications according to physician orders or MCPHD protocols and policies.
Provide assigned Nurse of the Day walk-in services, including blood pressure screening, counseling, education, referrals, vaccinations, TB testing, and medication follow-up.
Administer vaccines safely and accurately in the immunization clinic.
Provide other clinic services, such as refugee services; obtain blood pressure readings and blood draws, collect other data, and perform related procedures.
Collaborate with MCPHD departments and outside agencies on community services and programs, including Heart Alive, communicable disease outbreaks, bioterrorism/biological warfare programs, school services, and health fairs.