RN, Public Health - Full Time/Part Time

Registered Nurse III

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Full/Part-Time
Full time

SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.

Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.

Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.

11 paid holidays a year.

Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.

Longevity Bonus for years of service

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

This position will provide direct care services at county health departments with primary responsibility being quality improvement efforts of clinical services and management of community health initiatives such as chronic disease programs and childhood vaccination efforts to improve health outcomes.

Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.

Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.

Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.

Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.

Provides supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborates with other professionals in the management of health care.

Delegate tasks that may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.

Assures quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.

Performs specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience.

Application Requirements:

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Required at this level include knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. In addition, this job requires knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of preventive health practices; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures. Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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