The Public/Community Health Nurse (PHN) is responsible for the mental and physical well-being of the community by ensuring the public’s health through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and education. They can work in a variety of institutions such as the community, hospitals, clinics, or long-term care facilities while collaborating with state regulators, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to keep the community safe and healthy.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assesses health care trends in communities
Collaborates with emergency response planning and training when applicable
Works with public health officials to help communities access and receive care
Provides immunizations and health screenings to all populations in the community
Provides patient and community education
Monitors and delivers high-quality patient care
Records and analyzes medical data in various communities
Evaluates the health of patients and develops treatment plans in collaboration with medical providers and multidisciplinary team members
Participates in the evaluation and documentation of patients and care
Assists in developing, evaluating, and implementing professional development education
Refers patients to other providers as needed
Manages budgets of public health facilities if applicable
Reviews the work of assigned team members for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with the standards, policies, procedures, and regulations of the CDC as well as the County Department of Public Health
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Active Nursing Licensure in the state practicing
Two (2) years of public health or community experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.