Access To Care - Public Health Nurse

Position: ACCESS TO CARE - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Overview

FLSA:
Exempt This is a professional nursing position in the Health Department in Public Health Nursing. Employees are appointed by the Public Health Nursing Manager with approval of the County Health Director, and work within medically approved guidelines beginning with close supervision during probation and then general supervision. Employees may work independently to perform assigned tasks in caring for patients and providing preventative nursing care.

Essential Leadership Functions

Act with Integrity and Build Trust

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions

• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints

• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives

Drive for Results

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes

• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results

• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring

Develop Talent and Effective Teams

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth

• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential

• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team

Lead with Vision and Strategy

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives

• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives

• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment

• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization

• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking

• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community

• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes

• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations

• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks

• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others

Essential Job Functions

Tasks will note Public Health Competencies as follows:
The competency level for this position is Tier 1 - Front Line Staff/Entry Level.

1. Analytical/Assessment Skills
2. Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
3. Communication Skills
4. Cultural Competency Skills
5. Community of Dimensions of Practice Skills
6. Public Health Sciences Skills
7. Financial Planning and Management Skills
8. Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

Assess and Monitor Population Health Status, Factors that Influence Health, and Community Needs and Assets:
Contributes to assessments of community health status and factors influencing health in a community; participates in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining and disseminating community health-related data and information; assesses needs pertinent to the health of individuals, families, populations or communities; makes evidence-based decisions using data; applies ethical principles on the use of data; advocate for the use of evidence. (1)

Investigate, Diagnose, and Address Health Problems and Hazards Affecting the Population: participates in response efforts to identify, prevent, minimize, and contain adverse health events and conditions resulting from communicable diseases; food, water and vector-borne outbreaks; chronic diseases; environmental hazards; injuries; and health disparities. (3,4,5,6,8)

Communicate Effectively to Inform and Educate People about Health: makes presentations to community, academic groups or policy makers (ie-HHS Board) on public health related…