Communicable Disease Public Health Nurse

Job TitleProvide experienced nursing services teaching, evaluating needs, administering care and accurately charting family planning, STDs, immunizations for adults and children, and Well Woman.Job SummaryProvide experienced nursing services teaching, evaluating needs, administering care and accurately charting family planning, STDs, immunizations for adults and children, and Well Woman.Typical Classification Essential DutiesAssess and evaluate birth control needs of client with consideration of physiological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.Mandatory reporting of sexual and physical abuse per protocol and nursing guidelines.Provide accurate information for smoking cessation, overall healthcare, nutrition, and pre-natal education.Teach based on Arizona Family Health Partnership guidelines.Distribute and administer birth control method as prescribed and conduct quarterly family planning clinic audits.Collect potentially infectious specimens and maintain safety precautions.Provide teaching and comfort to initial HIV positive clients and prepare for results from state.Order, maintain, store, and administer appropriate vaccines for adults and children from appropriate private and public lots.Teach per guidelines from CDC, ADHS, and VFC programs.Perform monthly clinic audits.Work with case managers to follow proper protocols to maintain grant status.Maintain supplies and anticipate needs of clinic for seasonal requirements of the community.Assure sterile equipment and maintain quality standards.Translate (bi-lingual) information for co-workers on as needed basis.Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.Perform other related duties as required.Job Specific Duties:Prepare and maintain infectious disease specimen collection kits for clinic and field-based testing activities in accordance with public health protocols.Conduct field-based specimen collection for suspected measles and other reportable diseases (e.g., avian flu, pertussis).Support the TB screening program, including medication coordination.Assist with public health laboratory specimen handling and transport.Participate in urgent reportable disease response and surge events, as needed.Participate in community events, community fairs, and/or town halls and collaborate and/or contract with local community health workers, immunization coalitions, and patient navigators to improve education and outreach to prioritize communities of focus.Attend continuing education as needed.Minimum Requirements To Perform WorkGraduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.Current license to practice nursing in the State of Arizona.Preferred Qualifications:Two (2) years of professional nursing experience, preferably in public health programs.Valid Arizona State Driver's LicenseBi-lingual English-Spanish language skillsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of policies, guidelines, and standards of the Arizona State Board of Nursing and Nurse Practice Act.Knowledge of Federal and state public health program regulations and requirements including Arizona Department of Health Services and Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, procedures, and standards.Knowledge of regional public health protocols, communicable disease issues, and reporting standards.Knowledge of regional community service agencies and other public assistance programs.Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software, including Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS).Ability to provide effective nursing services and proper use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment.Ability to assess community needs and identify public health issues and trends.Ability to use courtesy and respect in providing nursing services and responding appropriately to emergency situations.Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and County Ordinances regarding public health, including Arizona Public Health and Safety statutes - A.R.S. § 36.Knowledge of modes of transmission, diagnosis, and prevention of infectious diseases.Knowledge of techniques used to investigate clusters of or exposure to infectious diseases.Knowledge of passive and active surveillance of infectious disease.Knowledge of laws relating to public health and confidentiality including HIPAA.Skilled in managing outbreak field activities.Skilled in communicating effectively with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.Skilled in operating equipment such as computers, printers, cellular phones, copy and fax machinesAbility to work in a fast paced, occasionally stressful environment.Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and partners.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in scientific writing.Ability to work effectively with others.Ability to work with clients that have infectious diseases.Ability to perform extensive field work including collection and transport of clinical samples (blood, feces, sputum, etc.)Ability to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends.Ability to promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.Ensure high attention to detail and maintain standards of accuracy and quality.Physical DemandsThe work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity. Must wear applicable personal protective equipment, which may include, but not limited to, respiratory and eye protection, and gloves.Work EnvironmentA major portion of the work is located in an indoor office setting in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. May be required to travel throughout and outside of the county and must be able to test clients in the field, including their place of residence. Must be able to work in an environment involving crises that require making decisions involving people. Maybe exposed to infectious diseases. Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.Notice To ApplicantsWe appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.BenefitsPinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.