Registered Nurse

• Base Pay $29.14 - $36.43 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full Time

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Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health is currently seeking a Public Health Registered Nurse who will serve our mission to create abundant and equitable opportunities for good health.

We are looking for a professional who wants to be a part of a supportive, dynamic team working in a tobacco free environment. The Public Health Registered Nurse serves Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health by providing public health services to clients. Support the fulfillment of the organization’s mission and values.

Provide services in assigned LDCHD clinics to include:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including social determinants of health, vital signs, health assessments
• Provide state mandated surveillance, investigation, reporting, and treatment of Communicable Diseases (CD) such as active and latent Tuberculosis (TB) infections etc.
• Visit types may include but not limited to family planning, STI, immunizations, Communicable Diseases (CD), sick visits
• Perform STI exams and treat clients for STI’s per protocol
• Performs minor procedures and treatments within the scope of a registered nurse and written protocol
• Administer and distribute medications/immunizations per protocol or as ordered by physician or APRN
• Assist clinicians with examinations, results, and phone calls.
• Perform, obtain, and handle laboratory tests, venipuncture, and measurements
• Provide laboratory results, phone calls, education, and record requests to clients as appropriate or requested
• Complete documentation of patient encounters regarding patient care, condition, treatment, or recommendations
• Prepare, label and package medications
• Respond to phone calls from the public with accurate information
• Assume responsibility for client follow-up as indicated and necessary
• Assist with community outreach events
• Work among vulnerable populations (e.g. unhoused, LGBTQ, HIV)
• Cleaning and restocking clinic spaces
• Cross-train into other clinic programs and maintain flexibility to support a range of administrative, clinical, and outreach functions as LDCPH priorities evolve

• Associate's degree required, BSN preferred
• Have and maintain an active RN license to practice in Kansas, required

• Effective communicator (verbal, written and body language)
• Listening skills and ability to interpret a variety of communications
• Business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Write concise and explanatory documents, proposals, and articles
• Interpret a variety of instructions either written, oral, diagram, schedule, or electronic formats
  
  Respect for and ability to respond to diverse and individual needs
• Detail oriented
• Work independently and be self-motivated
• Meet deadlines and work under pressure with little or no supervision
• Ability to problem solve with sound judgment
• Creativity, innovation and problem analysis and problem resolution at the functional level
• Computer Skills, including knowledge of software programs utilized (e.g. Microsoft Suite products, Adobe products, video conferencing, financial software, proprietary software, and others- required)
• Knowledge of general office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, etc.)
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Ability to respond to emergency situations

• Lift and move items up to 40 lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Bend, kneel and reach items as needed
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Vision abilities for close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises as needed