Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing services in clinics, homes, and communities to ensure effective health promotion and disease prevention services. During the COVID-19 pandemic response, the Public Health Nurse will assist with County’s COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs.

*Delaware County requires all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination must be submitted before a candidate’s start date if hired.*

Essential Duties:

• Accurately document all drugs and vaccines administered as well as the results
• Perform oral mucosal, "Orasure" and HIV testing accurately and according to universal precautions
• Perform physical examinations in STD clinics and take vital signs in all clinic visits
• Tests treat and follow-up with STD clients
• Provide health education for prenatal women, mother of infants and children, TB patients, HIV/STD clients, and clients with elevated lead levels
• Provide health education and materials at the request of county residents or clients and provide on-site education to health and health-related groups
• Provide accurate documentation of each interaction/visit with clients or of the inability to complete a home, clinic, or phone visit
• Provide referrals to other county departments and/or agencies for services
• Attend continuing education programs and downlinks, staff meetings, program meetings and meetings with other organizations and epidemiology team for outbreaks
• Conduct questions and answers on test specimens of blood, urine, and STD slides on a quarterly basis and participate in periodic chart reviews
• Serve as preceptor for graduate and undergraduate university students
• Participate in special educational outreach projects such as health fairs and lead screenings
• Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN)
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing School or College
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• One to two years of experience in the Community or Public Health field
• Current CPR / First Aid certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain good nursing records and reports
• Knowledge of infectious diseases including STDs and their treatment
• Broad knowledge of general medical, adolescent, and pediatric diseases and conditions
• Pediatric experience a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Customer service experience
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A valid driver’s license is required

Salary:

• Range is $65,000-$68,000 based on experience