Public Health Nurse

Overview

Experience in public speaking with the ability to present data and other program materials in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The following core knowledge, skills, and abilities are required / if applicable of all personnel:

Completion of annual N95 respirator fit testing is required. Fit testing will be conducted prior to hire and must be successfully completed before the start of employment. Employees must maintain current N95 fit testing certification throughout the duration of their employment.
Current Tuberculosis and blood borne pathogen training or ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Current Category A/B packaging certification or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Current NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications, if applicable, or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of hire. Certifications must be maintained for the duration of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of community systems / ability to initiate referrals to community health care providers, social service, and advocacy agencies, and the ability to effectively refer clients as needed.
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards and all aspects of client privacy practices.
Knowledge / experience evaluating health trends and risk factors of target populations.
Ability to establish professional relationships with clients, peers, supervisors and community organization members.
Personal initiative combined with the ability to work independently and interdependently.
Substantial working knowledge of and experience with current Microsoft Office suite or newer (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher), desktop publishing, and the Internet combined with the ability to pass all required skills tests.
Previous experience working with large / specialized databases and preparing data for analysis.
Ability to analyze data and / or manipulate data in Microsoft Excel and / or applicable databases using established criteria to determine significance and assess outcomes.
Must be able to compare, count, measure, copy, compute, tabulate, and categorize data combined with the ability to pass all required skills tests
Ability to effectively acquire and utilize scientific / client data obtained from a variety of sources including patient records, lab reports, physician orders, maps, flow charts, and statistical reports.
Ability to comprehend, utilize, and implement information from a variety of sources including personnel policies, employee performance evaluations, time study sheets, policy documents, nursing procedure manuals, scientific medical textbooks, and computer software operating manuals.
Proficient oral / written English language skills including proper spelling, punctuation and grammar with the ability to pass required skill tests.
Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of responsibility including clients and their families, physicians, local / state / and federal personnel, pharmacists, hospital and jail personnel.
Ability to assist in the development, submission, and implementation of successful grant proposals.
Ability to interpret, regulate, and enforce state, local, and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
Ability to effectively train and coordinate activities of interns and visiting students.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, walking, sitting, and stooping.
Kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.
Reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling (up to 35 lbs.).
Handling, grasping, fingering, filing, typing, and writing.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and a wide variety of indoor/outdoor environments.

EQUIPMENT
Effective utilization and maintenance of computer workstations, associated equipment and software / database applications, copy center, fax machine, multi-line telephone system, cellular telephone, flashlight, digital / video camera, audio / visual and miscellaneous office / medical / inspection / laboratory equipment.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer