To provide comprehensive public health nursing services to individuals, families, and the community, with a primary focus on immunization, communicable disease prevention and control, sexually transmitted disease services, and maternal/infant health.
Posted Oct 13
Shift and hours
Evening and/or weekend work as job requires Must have a flexible schedule, available for scheduled work in the evening and/or weekends as job requires.
Unit and setting
Public Health
License
RN license Must have a current RN license from the State of Utah.Current RN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Current RN licenseMust have a current RN license from the State of Utah.Check your license
Certification
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain itMust have current CPR certification or be able to obtain.
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursingGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing
Education
Associate's degree in nursing as substitute for Bachelor's, with four additional years of experienceAssociates Degree in nursing with four (4) additional years of experience required in place of Bachelor's Degree.
Experience
Two years full-time paid professional experience as a practicing RNTwo (2) years full-time paid professional experience as a practicing RN
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Considerable knowledge of public health nursingHave considerable knowledge of public health nursing.
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Knowledge of common public and community health care resourcesHave common public and community health care resources.
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Understands social and economic factors affecting healthUnderstand social and economic factors influencing individual and community health.
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Understands differing cultural, religious and social attitudes toward hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatmentUnderstand differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment.
Knowledge of communicable, environmental, sexually transmitted and food/water-borne illnesses
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Skilled in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desktop publishing, and emailBe skilled in computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desk top publishing, and email use.
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Good written, verbal, and public communication skillsHave good written, verbal, and public communication skills.
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Works well under pressure, manages multiple tasks, meets deadlines, and works independently day to dayBe able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well in team situations, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
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Valid driver license, possessed or obtained at time of employmentMust possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver License at the time of employment.
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Must provide own transportationMust be able to provide own transportation.
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Lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous activities requiring flexibility, stamina, and general good healthMust be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to perform strenuous activities requiring flexibility, stamina, and overall general good health.
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Pass a full criminal background check and drug screening testMust be able to pass a full criminal background check and drug screening test.
BenefitsMedical insuranceBear River Health Department offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance.
BenefitsDental insurance
BenefitsVision insurance
BenefitsLife insurance
BenefitsLong term disability insurance
BenefitsParticipation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS)We participate in Utah Retirement Systems (URS), offer generous paid time off and holidays, as well as offer many voluntary benefit options.
More benefits (10)
BenefitsGenerous paid time off and holidays
BenefitsMany voluntary benefit options
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Long-term disability insurance
Utah Retirement Systems (URS) participation
Paid holidays
Voluntary benefit options
Employee wellness programs
The role and schedule
Day to day
Prepares and administers immunizationsPrepares and administers immunizations appropriately.
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Educates parents/caregivers on immunizationsEducates parents/caregivers about immunizations including after-care, contraindications, health benefits, and recommended immunization schedules.
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Monitors community immunization statusMonitors immunization status in community.
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Provides community consultation on immunizationsProvides consultation to community regarding immunizations as needed.
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Provides communicable disease prevention resources and information to the communityProvides the community with the needed resources and information on communicable disease prevention.
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Conducts communicable disease and TB investigationsConducts investigations as needed on communicable diseases and TB.
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Assists TB patients with medication compliance, including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)Assists TB patients with medication compliance including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).
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Screens, tests, treats and refers STD clientsScreens, tests, treats and refers clients as needed for sexually transmitted diseases.
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Home visits with mothers and infantsHome visitations with mothers and infants.
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Vaccine inventory and orderingVaccine inventory/ordering
Day to day
Attends staff meetings and conferences as appropriateAttend staff meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Hours stated
Must have a flexible schedule, available for scheduled work in the evening and/or weekends as job requires.
Weekends
Weekend work as job requiresMust have a flexible schedule, available for scheduled work in the evening and/or weekends as job requires.
To provide comprehensive public health nursing services to individuals, families, and the community, with a primary focus on immunization, communicable disease prevention and control, sexually transmitted disease services, and maternal/infant health. The position promotes community health through education, disease prevention, screening, treatment, case management, home visits, and coordination with healthcare providers and community resources.
Minimum Qualifications ( Education and Experience)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing
AND
Two (2) years full-time paid professional experience as a practicing RN
AND
Must have a current RN license from the State of Utah. Must have current CPR certification or be able to obtain.
Substitution
Associates Degree in nursing with four (4) additional years of experience required in place of Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum Qualifications (Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Must
Have considerable knowledge of public health nursing.
Have common public and community health care resources.
Understand social and economic factors influencing individual and community health.
Understand differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment.
Properly handle contaminated items.
Understand causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmental illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food/water-borne illnesses.
Be skilled in computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, desk top publishing, and email use.
Have good written, verbal, and public communication skills.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the community.
Be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well in team situations, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
Special Qualifications
Spanish speaking preferred.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Driver License at the time of employment.
Must be able to provide own transportation.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to perform strenuous activities requiring flexibility, stamina, and overall general good health.
Must have a flexible schedule, available for scheduled work in the evening and/or weekends as job requires.
Must be able to pass a full criminal background check and drug screening test.
Summary of Duties
Immunization Program
Prepares and administers immunizations appropriately.
Educates parents/caregivers about immunizations including after-care, contraindications, health benefits, and recommended immunization schedules.
Monitors immunization status in community.
Provides consultation to community regarding immunizations as needed.
Communicable Disease Control Program
Provides the community with the needed resources and information on communicable disease prevention.
Conducts investigations as needed on communicable diseases and TB.
Assists TB patients with medication compliance including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).
STD program
Screens, tests, treats and refers clients as needed for sexually transmitted diseases.
Other Duties
Home visitations with mothers and infants.
Vaccine inventory/ordering
Attend staff meetings and conferences as appropriate.
Complete other duties, as assigned.
Benefit Summary
Bear River Health Department offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance. We participate in Utah Retirement Systems (URS), offer generous paid time off and holidays, as well as offer many voluntary benefit options. Bear River Health Department strives to provide competitive pay, professional development, and employee wellness programs.
