Registered Nurse II - Temporary

State of Oklahoma•Enid, OK

9d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is hiring a temporary, part-time Public Health Nurse in Enid, Oklahoma. The nurse provides immunization services and supports WIC, STD, family planning, communicable disease investigation, and cervical cancer and breast screenings. The position provides direct or indirect professional nursing services, including assessments, care planning, interventions, evaluation, health education, case management, and administration of prescribed medications and treatments. The work is based at the Enid office, and being present there is an essential function. The schedule is Monday through Friday, for up to 19 hours per week. The hourly rate is up to $32.69, based on education and experience. Work is typically performed in a climate-controlled office with moderate noise. Duties include examinations, and the role may involve exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Job-related travel is required, and use of an N-95 respirator is required.

Requirements

Possess a valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a Registered Nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Have one year of professional nursing experience, unless qualifying through the bachelor's-in-nursing pathway specified in the posting.
Alternatively, possess a bachelor's degree in nursing and a valid permanent Oklahoma Registered Nurse license approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a Registered Nurse license recognized by the eNLC.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; health promotion and disease prevention; nursing management of health care resources; nutrition and diet therapy; and clinical department functions.
Ability to assist in developing, organizing, and implementing nursing care plans; provide education and training; assess patient, family, and community conditions and needs; take appropriate interventions; counsel and teach patients and families; and guide non-licensed personnel to ensure quality care.
Knowledge of available health programs and resources; federal and state health-service regulations; accreditation, certification, and licensure standards; preventive health practices; teaching principles and methods; nursing standards; and nursing policies and procedures.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and provide education and training.
Willingness to complete job-related travel.
Ability to perform examinations for 80% of the time and use an N-95 respirator.

Responsibilities

Assess the health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Evaluate and determine the health resources necessary to meet individual, family, and community health needs.
Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
Educate individuals, families, communities, and health care team members about disease prevention and health promotion.
Supervise other professional or paraprofessional personnel and collaborate with other professionals in managing health care.
Delegate tasks that others can safely perform, consistent with educational preparation and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Support quality health care through measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
Perform specialized nursing functions for which educationally prepared.
Be present at the office as an essential function of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of and support the agency’s mission, vision, values, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and ethical code.
Work effectively in a team environment and participate in and assist peers.