Public Health Nurse- Wexford County

Seeking a full-time organized, detailed oriented, pragmatic, and collaborative Public Health Nurse to join the family health clinical team based in our Wexford County office. General Responsibilities Promotes health of individuals, families, and community through advocacy, education and/or counseling. Utilizes skilled nursing to provide essential, and community-based public health services in assigned program areas. Organizes and provides assigned program-specific nursing services to individuals and/or families, directly or through referrals to appropriate services. Documents services utilizing program forms and/or electronic health records, in accurate and timely manner. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates services and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis. Conducts research, case investigations, or case management utilizing advanced nursing principles and evidence-based decision making. Collaborates with health care providers and community partners, as well as other health department staff to improve individual and population health. Participates in mentoring new staff and allied health professional students. Exercises significant independence and initiative in performance of responsibilities. Maintains professional knowledge, and keeps current on assigned program rules, regulations, protocols, and practices to ensure continual compliance and quality improvement, including specific program MPR’s and 340B program requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Malph