School/Communicable Disease Nurse

Job Summary:
Under direction, performs professional nursing to students in a school setting and coordinates immunization/disease control activities as part of a comprehensive public health program.. Carries out programs and provides services to protect and preserve the health of the population through application of public health principles. Plans and provides direct care, makes referrals to providers and evaluates services.
Scope of Responsibility:
Responsible for the quality and accuracy of his or her own work. Complies with current ND Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice. Work is performed independently under general supervision. Provides direction to Home Health Aides, LPNs, other ancillary staff, and students. Responsible for the care and safe operation of equipment.

• Assesses clients needs and identifies physical and/or psychosocial health issues
• Formulates plan of care with the client and/or family;
• Administers immunizations, treatments, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
• Participates in multidisciplinary approach to providing care;
• Makes client referrals as needed to appropriate providers and community services.

• Demonstrates necessary procedures to staff and monitors staff to ensure procedures are performed properly;

6. Plans and organizes all tuberculosis control and international travel activities for the Public Health department.
7. Provides education and orientation on immunizations, TB and international travel for the general public, private and public healthcare providers, and others in the clinic or community setting. Develops and delivers formal presentations, develops and obtains handout materials.
8. Provides AFIX services to counties as assigned. Complies with ND AFIX guidelines and requirements.
9. Serves as a Regional Resource for immunization related questions. Bachelor's degree in nursing and two or more years of previous professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Occupational Health program experience is preferred for the Occupational Health assignment. A valid State of North Dakota license as a registered nurse and driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility are also required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of performing professional nursing functions including physical assessment and counseling;
• Knowledge of community resources;
• Knowledge of nursing process
• Skill in administering medically related treatments/procedures;
• Skill in general medical/nursing procedures;
• Skill in written English sufficient to read manuals, instructions, care plans and to write reports and complete documentation, etc.;
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, patients, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms, and have strong public relations skills;
• Ability to communicate across cultures and socio-economic levels;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Work is performed in a variety of settings such as clinics, schools, correctional sites, and homes. Activities are varied including patient care and similar work with moderate physical demands, as well as computer and telephone use, reading, and other work of a light nature. There is regular lifting, pushing or pulling such as when transferring patients, and moving supplies and equipment. There is considerable attention to detail. Regular driving is required for home visits and school coverage in all types of weather conditions.
Activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Physical demands are normally those associated with medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly.
The job may require dealing with individuals who are emotionally charged. There is regular exposure to potential hazards such as body fluids, contagious diseases and environmental hazards.
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Administrator retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Employment Type: Full Time Regular (40)