Public Health Registered Nurse - Family Planning

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • $35 - $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Registered Nurse provides comprehensive Immunization and Family Planning services within the Public Health clinics under the direction of the Public Health Nursing Supervisor and Public Health Nursing Manager. This position delivers nursing care that promotes disease prevention, reproductive health, and overall community well-being. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical knowledge of immunization practices and family planning services, excellent patient education and communication skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care. This role supports health equity by increasing access to preventive services, fostering positive patient experiences, and collaborating with community partners and the healthcare team to improve population health outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree
• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona. An active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is acceptable, as well.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Pre-employment background checks.
• Post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided.
• Some positions within this classification may require a current Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Clearance Card in order to work with vulnerable adults and children at the time of application.
• The DPS Clearance Card may be required as a condition of continued employment.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year experience in a clinical setting
• Experience working with low-income, multi-cultural populations
• Experience working with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Administers general nursing care to patients in an assigned area including but not limited to hospitals, clinics, mobile units, program events and homes;
• Administers medications, including but not limited to reproductive/sexual health treatments, STI/HIV treatments, and vaccinations/immunizations following physician or nurse practitioner orders or standing order;
• Observes, records and reports patients’ reactions, responses, and general condition;
• Conducts utilization reviews and/or clinical quality assurance/improvement and prepares related reports;
• Confers with physicians, managers, or department heads regarding Quality Assurance/Utilization Management (QA/UM) problems and recommends alternative solutions;
• Ensures the competency of proper standards of nursing per division and department policies, procedures and standing orders;
• Acts as a preceptor and teaches nursing practices and orients new personnel;
• Assumes responsibilities for all clinical activities within nursing scope of practice if needed, including phlebotomy and laboratory procedures;
• Participates in programs to community health, such as outreach programs, child health conferences, school health programs, group instructions for parents/guardians, clinical services programs, home care services, etc.;
• Participates in emergency preparedness exercises and core members of the clinical response team;
• Plans for and participates in field research related to public health nursing.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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