Public Health Nurse

Summary SUMMARY

• The Public Health Nurse (PHN) focuses on communicable disease surveillance, case management, and community-based health promotion activities to support the public health mission of the Yakama Service Unit.
• Essential
• Functions
• AND
• RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct case management, outreach, and contact tracing for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis, STIs, and measles. Perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis and other conditions. Coordinate with local, state, and federal public health departments to ensure data reporting compliance and continuity of care. Order and act upon laboratory results; notify patients of findings and provide counseling/education. Develop and deliver public health education sessions for individuals, families, and community groups. Perform field visits for community health follow-up and document all activities in the EHR or approved public health information systems.
• SKILLS
• AND
• QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease control and contact tracing protocols. Ability to coordinate effectively with public health entities and interdisciplinary teams.
• Education &
• Experience:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a professional nursing program approved by a state accreditation agency.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience in public health nursing or community outreach.
• Supervisory
• RESPONSIBILITY: There are no supervisory requirements for this position.
• WORK
• ENVIRONMENT: Services are performed on-site at YIHC and at community outreach events within the Yakama Nation Reservation.
• Physical
• DEMANDS: Must be capable of performing community field visits and participating in outreach health promotion activities.
• ROLE and
• Location
• Specific
• FUNCTIONS: Supports the YIHC Public Health Nursing Department. Requires coordination with external public health agencies.
• Position
• Type/Expected
• HOURS
• OF
• WORK: Up to 40 hours per week; regular clinic hours are
• Monday through
• Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed federal holidays.
• TRAVEL
• REQUIREMENTS: Required to drive to outreach or community activities. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Clearance/License
• REQUIREMENTS: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in a U.S. jurisdiction. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Favorable background investigation and fingerprinting; must meet HSPD-12 requirements. The nurse must be eligible to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and must not be excluded, suspended, or otherwise ineligible under any federal or state healthcare program. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
• OUR
• VALUES: Native American Owned & Proud | Accountable | Team Focused | Innovative | Visionary | Excellence AAP/EEO Statement Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Note

This position is being posted in anticipation of award of a federal contract. Employment is contingent upon Flatwater Group being awarded the contract and meeting all requirements set forth by the contracting agency. Candidates are encouraged to apply and may be contacted for further evaluation as part of the proposal process. HCAIJ