Per Diem - Public Health Nurse

Under the general direction of the Nurse Supervisor, performs public health nursing activities as a school nurse or a community nurse in a public health clinic, collaborates and consults with the City Medical Advisor, and clinic physician, conducts public health programs in schools, homes, or institutions; does related work as required. Participates in the full spectrum of public health prevention, promotion, and maintenance activities in the schools and community health setting. Communicate and collaborate with private, community and school based healthcare providers. Counsels and educate parents on prevention and treatment of pediatric health issues. Interprets the public health nursing service and programs to school or community groups and participates in general health education and promotion activities conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services. Participates in staff education conferences, in-service education, training programs, and attends related professional meetings and conferences. Maintains extensive health records, documents to track statistics and files reports accordingly. Obtains and follows doctor’s orders for medications administration and treatments. Conducts mandated and non-mandated screenings and make referrals. Sets up equipment and assists with examinations. Develops instructive materials, coordinates and provides health instruction programs Assists in enforcement of quarantine procedures and re-entry to school at the discretion and direction of the Director of Health and School Medical Advisor. Reviews immunizations and physicals for school children to decipher compliance relating to school admission guidelines Administers first aid and refers for treatment to physician when necessary; may require transferring students to or from wheelchair. May arrange emergency transportation to home, clinic or hospital. Perform nursing assessment of student illness or injuries and provides care as directed by the Medical Advisor. Participates as a member of the planning and placement team and 504 team providing guidance for accommodations and individualized nursing healthcare plan as needed. Conducts home visits for students with significant medical needs to prepare and plan for admission to school. Arranges for and conducts various public health clinics including administration of vaccine. Community Nurse conducts outbreak and epidemiology investigations, infectious disease prevention and management as well as home visits as needed in consultation with medical advisor, physician, APRN and DPH. Performs related duties as required. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public health and school nursing. Thorough knowledge of the causes, methods of transmission, and control of the various types of communicable diseases, chronic diseases and measures taken for their prevention, mitigation, control and treatment. Ability to adopt fundamental principles of nursing and teaching techniques to meet the needs and interests of various individuals and groups. Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with local professional and community groups and fellow employees. Ability to deal effectively with children, older adults and other groups throughout the life cycle with special reference to crisis periods such as infancy, adolescence, puberty and pregnancy. Ability to respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations. Ability to have a positive caring supportive approach while working with a variety of people. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to transfer injured or physically disabled patient Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of full-time nursing experience. NOTE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing may substitute for the one (1) year of full-time nursing experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment, licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: An examination will not be conducted for this position. Candidates will be assessed based on their education, knowledge, and relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr