Public Health Nurse (Complex Medical Help)

Position Introduction

While the job duties of this position cover the range of Public Health Nursing programs we offer, the primary program this nurse will be assigned to work in the Complex Medical Help (CMH) program. Performs comprehensive public health clinical nursing services. Assignments will include variety of programs including but not limited to reproductive health, infectious disease, prenatal, child health, lead, immunizations, CMH, and Project Dawn. Participates in community health fairs, off site clinics, and outreach events. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Maintain and manage caseload of clients Help identify children with special health care needs who may qualify for the program. Help families locate a CMH provider Help families fill out forms for CMH Make referrals to doctors, pharmacies, durable medical equipment providers and other services. Explain the CMH program, the letter of approval and CMH paperwork Help the family understand their child’s medical plan of treatment Helps families understand and work their medical insurance plan Help families find and use the services they need for their child Visit families and/or children in the home, school, health department, and other places agreed on by the family to perform annual assessment Attend CMH program updates Other Duties and Responsibilities could include: Perform comprehensive public health clinical nursing services. Assignments will include variety of programs including but not limited to reproductive health, infectious disease, prenatal, child health, lead, immunizations, CMH, naloxone, and COVID response. Provides health education to individuals and families and make referrals to other health and social service agencies. Responsible for clinic preparation and follow-up with individuals and families. Maintains clinical records and detailed documentation. Will travel to and from clinic locations as necessary. Performs communicable disease investigations and education. Assists the nursing administration in the planning and development of nursing programs according to needs of the community. Schedules appointments and assists front office staff when needed, Identifies and addresses the educational needs of the patient/family including but not limited to disease processes and treatment, health promotion/maintenance, injury/illness prevention and growth and development. Maintains confidentiality or work-related issues, client records and county information; complies with the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, (U.S.C. & 552A) as amended, and HIPPA policies and procedures. Complies quarterly and year end CMH reports, submit to Director of Nursing for Board of Health review Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Health Commissioner