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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING

VACANCY #24-7-1 ______________________________________________________________________________

Posted 7/9/24 POSITION: Public Health Nurse Health Department, Leavenworth, Kansas SALARY \$31.00-\$33.56 /hour (Full Time Benefits Eligible) County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the County Courthouse. General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources / Apply Here

This position closes when filled.

Leavenworth County Job Description

TITLE: Public Health Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Health Department

PAY LEVEL: \$31.00 - \$33.56 DOQ EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N

WORKING TITLE: Public Health Nurse (RN)

LOCATION: 500 Eisenhower, Suite 101

SUPERVISOR: Health Department Clinical Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

PERCENTAGE OF TIME/ACCOUNTABILITIES

75% - Conducting or assessing with maternal and infant clinic, family planning clinic and well child clinic,

immunizations, physical clinic, documenting, treating, and reporting communicable diseases.

20% - Health services for walk in clients providing assessments and counseling for STIs and HIV, immunizations,

pregnancy testing and evaluation of child cares.

5% - Public Health Preparedness.

SCOPE

Serves as Leavenworth County Health Department Nurse under supervision of the

Clinical Manager. Conducts or participates in Health Department clinics. Performs

health assessments in a variety of clinics. Performs other duties as assigned by

Health Department Administrative Director and Clinical Manager.

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (*Required prior to employment)

Knowledge of cultural competency in working with diverse group of clients.

Knowledge and skill in the application of the principles and procedures of public health

nursing.

Knowledge of the significance of disease preventive measures in the improvement of

community health.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of data entry.

Skills in exercising tact and good judgment.

HUMAN RELATIONS

Works with local and state agencies in providing services to enhance the quality of life for residents

of Leavenworth County. Works closely with other staff members to ensure comprehensive health

care.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list; other tasks/duties may be assigned.)

Conducts immunizations; participates in well child clinics, family planning clinics,

maternal and infant clinics, and physical clinics.

Provides testing and treatment for STDs.

Tracks, acts as, and reports communicable diseases, liaison with hospitals, and other health

departments.

Provides assessments and counseling in variety of health clinics.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in an office and clinic setting at the Health Department location. Some travel

maybe required to provide medicines and training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college

with a degree in nursing or an accredited professional nursing school. One year of professional

nursing experience in public health nursing is preferred. Possession of a Kansas State Registered

Nurses license and valid drivers license and able to be insured through county insurance.

Maintains continuing education hours. Preferred qualifications proficient in Spanish speaking.

ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Vision - Adequate for preparing and reviewing computer, clients charts, other

paperwork.

2. Hearing - Adequate for conversation and telephone use. Considerable public contact.

3. Speech - Must speak English clearly enough to give instructions to

employees and converse with public.

4. Standing - 25% of the time interaction with employees / clients.

5. Walking - 30% of the time interaction with employees / clients.

6. Sitting - 45% of the time computer use, plan review, and meetings.

7. Lifting/Carrying - 25 pounds as required in day-to-