PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE EDUCATOR

Public Health Nurse EducatorThis position is responsible for developing and implementing educational opportunities for CBC Public Health Nurses, other Community-Based Care (CBC) staff, and the public. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) Educator will help plan and teach new PHN orientation sessions. In addition, the PHN Educator will provide comprehensive nursing services that promote the health and well-being of residents in Marion County by providing preventive, therapeutic, and educative follow-up to clients in homes, schools, workplace and/or community sites. The PHN Educator may work with individuals and families to promote health and wellness through assessments, counseling and prevention services. Representing CBC, the PHN Educator will work with many different departments at MCPHD. Working with a diverse population with different cultural backgrounds and varied languages, the PHN Educator must be flexible and adaptive in providing continuity of care.Associated Job DutiesIdentify educational needs within CBC and/or within nursing staff in MCPHD. Develop, plan and implement educational sessions for CBC Public Health Nurses and Community Health Workers. Plan and implement CBC orientation for new employees with CBC Administrator and CBC Coordinators.Interview client to assess immediate needs of the client and/or family. Health history is recorded; nursing care plans are developed; referrals are made to appropriate agencies and the continuity of care for the client/family is maintained through home visitation and follow-up.Performs appropriate diagnostic procedures, treatment regimens, and administers injections and medications according to physician orders and/or MCPHD protocols and policies. Delivers Nurse of the Day (NOD) services as assigned.Collaborates with other MCPHD departments and outside agencies to provide necessary services in the community.QualificationsBachelor's degree in nursing from a NLN accredited college3 or more years of previous nursing experience preferred, with preference given to those with previous education and/or public health experienceMust possess strong computer skills, including typing skills of a minimum of 30 words per minute, familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Current Indiana RN licenseCPR certifiedRequires a valid Indiana Driver's licenseRequires access to own vehicle and current automobile insuranceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to function independently; set priorities; flexibilityMust have excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWork effectively in stressful situationsRequires excellent organizational skillsConsiderable decision-making, good judgment, assessment ability, prioritization skills.Requires good problem-solving skills.Must be flexible in working with a variety of community partners.Requires skills in effective interpersonal communication in a multi-cultural setting.Requires ongoing knowledge of Marion County communities and agencies.Work collaboratively and diplomatically with colleagues, personnel, and the public.Must maintain confidentiality of information according to HIPAA.Ability to deal effectively with demands of clients, agencies, community partners and government entities.Working EnvironmentUnconfined sitting – client interviews, computer data entry (charting), etc., standing or walking to and from community sites; climbing stairs; steady use of hands or fingers; lifting, carrying, etc. with arms and legs (possibly as much as 20 pounds).May be exposed to substandard and unsanitary living conditions.May be exposed to allergens of all types (i.e., pets, dust, smoke, etc.)May be exposed to communicable disease, blood, and other bodily fluids.In adverse weather conditions may be requested to make home visits for medication directly observed therapy and directly observed preventative therapy (DOT/DOPT).Required to wear N-95 masks in situations where client is considered infectious.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.