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Form of workDEFINITION
To assess public health nursing needs and integrate community involvement; to evaluate health trends and risk factors and determine priorities for targeted interventions; develop and advocate public policy and targeted health promotion and disease prevention activities; and to provide health education, care management and to assure primary care to individuals and families.
QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge: Public health nursing practices and procedures; health, educational and social agencies; community resources for a multi-county area; principles of education and effective methods of teaching; ethical and legal implications of maintaining client/customer confidentiality; modern office equipment, computers and communication technology; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; emergency policies and procedures, planning and response; multiple strategies for intervention, programs and advocacy; interdisciplinary activities of core public health functions of assessment, assurance and policy development; grant application procedures and processing.
Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; possess critical thinking skills, maintain positive, caring and compassionate attitude necessary to perform duties; maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Abilities: Operate various screening tools and medical equipment; inform, educate and motivate others with regard to public health; interpret and explain city, county and state policies and procedures related to public health; prepare clear and concise reports; exercise independent judgment based on sound nursing practice; staff and lead coalitions and advisory boards; initiate and direct groups of people working toward a common goal; advocate for local, state and federal laws that impact public health policy; manage and coordinate the work of assigned staff; provide technical assistance to other agencies; provide leadership and serve as a role model and team player; adhere to safety practices; manage budgetary resources, write grants to secure funding.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Education or Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a North Dakota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR certification and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's licenseEmployment Type: Non Classified- 100%
