Public Health Registered Nurse - Family Planning

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

9h•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
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
Post-job offer physical and/or drug screen
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