Temporary​/Seasonal Public Health Nurse

Job Summary

Under direction, performs professional nursing to clients in their homes, at clinic sites, correctional health, school settings, etc. as part of a comprehensive public health program and to employees in the occupational health program including assessments, treatment plan development and education. Carries out programs and provides services to protect and preserve the health of the population through application of public health principles.

Plans and provides direct care, makes referrals to providers and evaluates services.

Responsible for the quality and accuracy of his or her own work. Complies with current ND Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice. Work is performed independently under general supervision. Provides direction to Home Health Aides, LPNs, other ancillary staff, and students. Responsible for the care and safe operation of equipment.

• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information;
• Interaction with the public, vendors/ community partners or across departments occasionally includes negotiations involving convincing the other party to do something to achieve a basic work-related objective.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies.
• Has a working knowledge of the National Incident Management System for emergency preparedness and has completed the courses required for their job;
• Fulfills roles within the Department’s Emergency Operations Plan as determined by Emergency Preparedness and Management staff;
• During an actual emergency, is accessible 24/7 with an established family contingency plan in place.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
• Knows and follows department and city rules as well as sound work and safety practices in order to accomplish the job objectives and avoid injury or loss;
• Wears proper protective equipment when policy requires or conditions indicate a need exists and utilizes proper body mechanics and ergonomics while performing work;
• When potentially unsafe conditions are observed makes efforts to avoid or correct them if they are controllable and draws them to the attention of the responsible supervisor or safety representative in a timely manner.
• Provides nursing care for clients.
• Assesses clients needs and identifies physical and/or psychosocial health issues;
• Formulates plan of care with the client and/or family;
• Administers immunizations, treatments, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
• Participates in multidisciplinary approach to providing care;
• Makes client referrals as needed to appropriate providers and community services.
• Provides culturally sensitive health care instruction/health education within the home, community, clinic, and school settings.
• Delegates or assigns duties to Home Health Aides, ancillary personnel, and students within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates necessary procedures to staff and monitors staff to ensure procedures are performed properly.
• Completes and maintains necessary records, maintaining confidentiality and complying with regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Determines eligibility for programs and grants.
• Serves as local or state representative on various committees.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing and two or more years of previous professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Occupational Health program experience is preferred for the Occupational Health assignment. A valid State of North Dakota license as a registered nurse and driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility are also required.

• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of performing professional nursing functions including physical assessment and counseling;
• Knowledge of…