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Clay County Public Health Center, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, was established in 1953 to protect the health of Clay County residents by implementing population-based prevention programs and services. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We highly value diversity, equity and inclusion, and believe that every employee can make a positive impact in our communities.
The Public Health Nurse adheres to professional community health nursing practices and performs nursing services in community health programs for the public to meet set program goals. Two available positions will work as a Communicable Disease Public Health Nurse in the Tuberculosis Program.
Position Status: Full-time
Duties include:
- Administers medications following established protocols and clinical standards
- Conducts initial contact investigations and follow-up
- Provides Case Management for the TB Patient to include DOT/eDOT and functions as a vital link between the patient and their healthcare provider
- Collects sputum specimens and others as required not limited to urine, rectal swabs, skin swabs, or nasopharyngeal swabs for laboratory testing, following established protocols and clinical standard
- Provides culturally acceptable/competent communicable disease services to clients following program guidelines, including intake, individualized planning, education, counseling, and referrals
- Completes administrative duties accurately, including processing necessary paperwork and utilizing EHR and other software as needed to enter data for visit documentation, scheduling, and reporting
- Participates with local physicians, businesses, schools, organizations, and others in the community to provide services directed at health promotion, protection, disease prevention, and outreach to at-risk populations
- Interacts with other health agencies, community health organizations, and stakeholders for the benefit of the community
- Collaborates with the Epidemiology program to provide public health response for communicable diseases, infectious diseases, and infectious disease outbreaks
- Investigates reportable communicable and infectious diseases and conditions and conducts follow-up on known contacts during outbreaks as needed
- Markets CCPHC services and addresses health concerns
- Proactively provides feedback for improvements related to quality, efficiency, cost savings, and productivity, systems, and/or procedures
- Maintains strict confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
- Reports for special assigned duties during a public health emergency, if applicable
- Duties to be completed in both clinical and community settings, as assigned
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university is preferred; an associate degree in nursing and one year of experience is required
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing is required
- Excellent communication and computer skills are required
- Two years of related experience is preferred
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- Must have a current driver’s license and proof of insurance, and have or be able to obtain professional liability insurance
CCPHC offers a compensation package that includes pay based on qualifications, weekday hours, 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks paid sick leave, employer paid retirement/pension plan, paid life insurance, education assistance & more.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are asked to complete a Clay County Public Health Center Employment Application online at www.clayhealth.com, or send completed application along with resume/cover letter where applicable, to Clay County Public Health Center, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Haines Dr., Liberty, MO 64068.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.34 - $30.08 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Work Location: In person