Registered Nurse 2- 4

Oklahoma City-County Health Department • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This evolving position is located in the Operations Division within the Oklahoma City-County Health Department. The employee works under the supervision of a Clinic Supervisor and the general direction of an Administrator. The employee may work in one of the various satellite clinics that may be established within the Oklahoma City/County area. The employee provides professional nursing services, including health assessments and health education to clients in clinic settings, specialized clinics, public meetings, and home visits. This position functions at the Program Management level (Tier 2) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. An emphasis on Data Analytics and Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Public Health Sciences Skills, and Community Partnership Skills is important in this role. As a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team, the employee is required to complete all necessary emergency responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team. Employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor.

Requirements

• BSN, ADN or Diploma in Nursing
• Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse License required
• Valid Oklahoma Driver License required
• Level 2 – None to one year experience required
• Level 3 – one year of experience required
• Level 4 – two years of experience required
• Ability to use a personal computer
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with persons both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to follow safe working practices and procedures
• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, guidelines and orders
• Willingness to assume responsibility for work product
• The employee must have an operating vehicle available for use when field duties are required

Nice To Haves

• May be required to wear a HEPA Filter Mask if working in the TB Control Clinic; in which case, limited facial hair is allowed

Responsibilities

• Performing physical and developmental examinations and assessments.
• Generating reports.
• Evaluating health history and status of client.
• Determining appropriate treatments and immunizations.
• Administering treatments and immunizations.
• Counseling caregivers and clients.
• Documenting charts.
• Performing venipuncture and collecting specimens.
• Monitoring tests and evaluating results.
• Providing instructions.
• Providing case management of clinic clients, including regular follow-up.
• Driving to off-site locations to perform job duties as needed.
• Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Will be compliant on recommended immunizations required by the CDC as a healthcare worker and as defined within the scope of Emergency Response within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level