Description and Functions
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Use your skills in nursing to make a difference in scenic Lincoln County. Enjoy a family-friendly schedule and experience more autonomy and creativity. Responsible for the implementation of public health programs, such as chronic disease management, family planning services, communicable diseases, Ryan White Program, Maternal and Child Health, LT Waivers, Immunization Program, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
Human Resource Contact:wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Performs nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment & evaluation according to the ANA's Public Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
- Arranges for and conducts nursing clinics and classes; teaching individuals and groups about health promotion and disease prevention.
- Determines priorities and responsibilities based on public health core functions and essential services.
- Administers adult and child vaccines per program protocols and best practices.
- Performs majority of walk-in clinics applying the nursing process, guidelines and orders, and appropriate documentation.
- Represent the agency on local/county/state/national boards, committees, or organizations.
- Works with nurse manager and public health response coordinator in emergency preparedness activities.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference will be given to a BSN with work experience in public health nursing.
Preference givenfor experience in working withimmunizations.
Preference is given for experience incommunicable disease prevention and case management.
Driver's license required.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of laws, principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of the maintenance of medical records, charts, reports, and observations.
- Knowledge of principles of nursing process and scientific process.
- Knowledge of applying medical diagnosis and treatment to patient care.
- Knowledge of scientific concepts as a basis for decision-making.
- Knowledge of physical, biological, and behavioral sciences.
- Knowledge of evaluation services and programs according to standards.
- Knowledge of work management and leadership theory and practice.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws of healthcare.
- Knowledge of public health core functions and essential services.
- Knowledge of basic computer functions and skills, and ability to use them.
- Ability to be self-directed, organized, and assertive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Nursing)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Nursing) with acquired knowledge at the level of an LPN
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:
- Drive Long Distances
- Lift medical equipment of varying sizes and weights to about 50 lbs.
- Travel throughout the county, state, and national conferences if requested.
- Work evenings, nights, and /or weekends when the situation requires it.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Health is anE-Verify employer.
- As a condition of employment, the successful applicant employed will be required to execute a release of personnelrecords to the director/board/commissioners in the county area involved to be used on an as-needed basis. Inaddition, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includesverification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. If found to be non-immune, vaccination will be requiredunless medically contraindicated. Yearly influenza vaccination is also required, unless medically contraindicated. Abackground check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department ofCriminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for everysuccessful applicant. BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals is required.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health -Public Health Division
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