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01/14/2020

Registered Nurse II

MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Job Title: Registered Nurse II
Division: Nursing
Programs: Public Health Nursing, Reproductive Health, School Nursing
Appointment Status: Full Time
Hours & Benefits: 40 Hours Per Week, Eligible for Full Benefits
Civil Service & FLSA Status: Classified, Non-Exempt
Date Posted: January 8, 2020
Expires: Open Until Filled

 JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse is primarily responsible for delivering public health nursing services including immunizations, reproductive health services, and communicable disease case management. The Registered Nurse may also provide school nursing services on a fill-in basis from time to time. The primary working location is the main office located at 306 Lafayette Street in London. This position is funded through billing services and a public health levy. MCPH offers full benefits, excellent retirement through Ohio PERS, and a work schedule centered around regular daytime hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Registered Nurse administers vaccine to all age ranges (infant to adult); interprets, explains, and applies vaccine schedules; provides clinical services in the areas of tuberculosis, Children with Medical Handicaps (including occasional home visits if necessary), communicable disease identification, head lice checks, blood pressure screenings, blood lead levels, and blood glucose screenings; provides health screenings for early identification of health related concerns; provides reproductive/sexual health and wellness services; maintains patient medical records (both paper and electronic); provides school nursing services; provides health education in a variety of settings and to diverse audiences; prepares and revises informational brochures, outreach materials, and educational materials; represents the agency at community functions, meetings, and on committees; assists in the search for and application of grants and donations; assists with public health accreditation; and participates in emergency preparedness and response.

EDUCATION

This job requires a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the State of Ohio pursuant to section 4723.13 of the Ohio Revised Code. Knowledge of public health nursing, school nursing, health education, or previous public health experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

This job requires proficiency of computers skills including electronic medical records (EMR) systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Reader, e-mail, electronic calendar, social media (including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) and internet research; ability to compile, consolidate and summarize information; English grammar, spelling, written format and punctuation; effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team both in a dependable manner; knowledge of community resources; be able to effusively deal with stress; ability to learn and use a web-based reporting program for completing on-line reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency and organization representatives; perform effective public speaking to groups of varied interests and backgrounds and develop and deliver informative and persuasive presentations, counseling, and brief interventions. The job requires recordkeeping and reporting procedures; principles and practices of grant management and grant seeking; collection of data/research and analysis of statistics, design, implementation and evaluation of health-related programs. This job requires the ability to meet multiple deadlines, excellent organizational skills, and adhere to confidentiality requirements. This job requires working some evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The demands and conditions described here are representative of those the employee must meet to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, write, listen and read.
• The employee may infrequently be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. May frequently be required to reach into or climb inside automobiles. Must be comfortable with and capable of applying mild restraint techniques to children (with the help of a parent/guardian) while administering vaccines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• The noise level of the office is moderate. May occasionally be in environments with high noise levels.
• Involves travel by automobile to attend meetings with state agencies and community partners and travel between schools. Must have current driver’s license valid in the state of Ohio and access to a personal automobile.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Madison County Public Health (MCPH) protects and promotes the health of citizens and the environment through the efforts of dedicated and skilled employees and application of sound public health principles. Our role is to identify community health problems; diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community; and enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety. MCPH offers a relaxed, positive, and friendly work environment.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to:

Susan Young, RN
Director of Nursing
syoung@madisonpublichealth.org   (subject: Registered Nurse Position)

Madison County Public Health
PO Box 467
London, OH 43140

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

Madison County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce

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