Public Health Nurse II (Clinic)

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing services in the clinic setting. As a clinic staff nurse, a high level of nursing skill is required to complete histories, exams, and determine the appropriate action. This employee must stay current and know about standing orders, adult health, child health, family planning, maternal health, communicable disease/STDs, and immunizations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

98% Clinic

Participates in direct patient care of clients receiving services in the Health Department clinic, to include adult health, child health, employee wellness, maternal health, family planning, BCCCP, WISEWOMAN, immunizations, communicable diseases, STDs, and tuberculosis.
Provides initial workup of clients, including history, vitals, and ordering of labs per standing orders for the medical providers in Adult Health, Child Health, Employee Wellness, STDs, Maternal Health, and Family Planning clinics.
Assess client’s needs in the General Clinic and use nursing assessment skills and standing orders to manage the client’s request/problem.
Maintains knowledge of physical assessment, immunizations, STDs, communicable diseases, TB skin testing, and management of minor complaints and illnesses by standing order.
Maintains knowledge and use of in-house standing orders, policies, and lab services.

Maintain knowledge of State and Private pay vaccines.

Provides individualized counseling and education based on the needs of the client.
Dispenses medications from the pharmacy according to current pharmacy policies and procedures, adhering to Title X and 340 B Guidelines.
Provides and documents appropriate family planning services to include dispensing of various birth control methods.
Provides pregnancy test counseling and documentation.
Maintains knowledge of HIV control measures to prevent the spread of HIV within the community.
Refers client to medical providers and other Health Department services as indicated.
Maintains knowledge of medical coding requirements needed for clinic procedures.
Documents all information according to policies and procedures in the electronic health record.
Maintain professional, technical, and public health knowledge by attending educational workshops and conferences.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

2% Other Duties

Participates in mandated staff meetings.
Attends workshops deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
Participates in shelter duty and other activities relating to the Department’s emergency response plan and other disaster relief efforts.
Serves as a team member during outreach projects such as flu vaccine season and disease outbreaks.

Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed.

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Public Health Nurse II (Clinic)