Public Health Nurse #2206-6385-01
School & Community Nursing
- Date Opened
- Saturday, June 04, 2022 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Saturday, December 31, 2022 11:59 PM
- Section
- Public Health Nursing
- Salary
- $63,500 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
REPORTS TO
The Public Health Nurse is accountable to the nursing director, coordinators or their designees, who will periodically observe, review and evaluate work performance. The Public Health Nurse’s responsibilities will also include assignments to the Department.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a position as a Public Health Nurse in the Department of Health, City of New Haven.
The Public Health Nurse will assume responsibility for providing professional nursing care and expertise to individuals and their families in one or more public schools, non-public schools, and in the community. Primary emphasis will be on the health needs of school age children and youth. In this capacity, the nurse strengthens the educational process by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning, and by promoting optimal levels of wellness for students and families. The Public Health Nurse implements state laws, local boards of health and education policies and procedures relative to school and community health services, and adheres to standard nursing practice.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a provider of health services, the public health nurse utilizes a distinctive clinical knowledge base, and a systematic approach to problem-solving/decision-making. The Public Health Nurse applies appropriate theories from nursing as well as the physical, behavioral, public health and social sciences.
The Public Health Nurse responsibilities include:
- Implementing program objectives;
- Collecting data regarding the health and developmental status of the individual;
- Identifying and evaluating individual chronic health needs and referring as appropriate;
- Assessing and making referrals for injuries (including first aid) and acute illnesses;
- Coordinating and implementing mandated screening tests;
- Discussing and counseling students and parents/guardians on findings and implications of health assessments/screenings;
- Administering medication and providing specialized physical health care procedures as prescribed;
- Communicating with parents/guardians and health care providers regarding student’s response to medication and procedures;
- Collaborating with evaluation/intervention teams to discuss and plan for health, safety and educational needs of individual students in the school community;
- Providing health information/in-services in the schools and community;
- Acting as a mentor and providing direction and guidance to newly assigned nursing staff;
- Carrying out selective home visits on behalf of school-aged children and youth;
- Maintaining school health and immunization records;
- Responsibility for the training and supervising of the administration of medication by school personnel;
- Responsibility for the training and delegating of specialized physical health care to other school personnel;
- Collaborating with other health care providers and educators to identify, design, implement, and evaluate health curriculum;
- Assuming responsibility for pursuing continued professional growth and development through education and national certification;
- Participating in research concerning school and community, including the collection of health data, evaluation and outcomes;
- Acting as an advocate for the health rights of individuals and their families in the school setting and community at large;
- Other duties as assigned.
The Pubic Health Nurse adheres to and incorporates the Standards of School Nursing Practice while performing his/her responsibilities, as adopted by the National Association of School Nursing.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Possession of a valid, current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Connecticut
- Graduation from an accredited National League of Nursing (N.L.N.) program with a Bachelor of Science degree program in Nursing or, a diploma from a three-year hospital school of nursing, or an Associates Degree in nursing
- Two years full-time employment in nursing within the past five years, preferably one year in public health, pediatric, or emergency room nursing or related specialty
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification;
- Valid and current Connecticut drivers license;
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of professional nursing, including growth and development of school-aged child and youth;
- Ability to provide direction and guidance to others on the health team;
- Knowledge of current community health issues;
- Knowledge of functions and services of other community agencies and resources.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with
Local 1303-467, American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of vaccination status as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Fingerprinting will also be required. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
This is a General Fund, "Non Tested" position.
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.
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