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Regional Medical Center

Public Health Nurse (CMA, RN, or LPN)

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$57,004 / year median in Iowa

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Schedule:
Part Time, 24 to 32 hours per week, 3-4 days per week days of the week may vary day shift hours no weekends or holidays may occasionally be on-call when the Administrator is out
Wage Scales:
RN:
$32.14-40.60
LPN:
$26.05-32.04
CMA:
$22.38-28.15 Immunization Program Staff immunization clinics, providing direct care Assists with the management of Vaccine for Children Program Supervises recall/reminder of immunization caseload Assists with the development of immunization programs for general public Assists with the management of vaccine inventory Attends immunization education updates, as needed Acts as an educational resource Assists with preparation of I-4 immunization grant Communicable Disease Provides investigation, treatment, and follow-up of reportable diseases and outbreaks. Provides on-call availability, as needed Acts as an educational resource Community Health Assessment Conducts school and daycare immunization audits Provides follow up on complaints from the public that fall under the jurisdiction of Board of Health Participates in Community/Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan (CHNA-HIP) Process Conducts blood pressure/education clinics as needed Public Health Emergency Preparedness Facilitates Delaware Pandemic Influenza Committee Assists withFacilitate Public Health Emergency Planning Provides community presentations As a Health Alert Network (HAN) subscriber, evaluates HAN communication and follows up appropriately Participates in local exercises and after action reports Participates in Delaware County Disaster Recovery Committee and Delaware County Emergency Preparedness Coalition Coordinates Public Health role in sub service area 6A Healthcare Preparedness Coalition. Community Partnerships Participates in formal and informal community coalitions as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary team functions Communicates needs and provides in-service education as needed. Miscellaneous Assists with preparation of Public health grant applications. Provides educational information to community through press releases, news articles and guest of the day Assists with policy development and updates Is accountable to established mission and vision statements. Serves on hospital committees as delegated. Assumes responsibility for inventory and supplies necessary for the functioning of the division. Assists with the selection, use, maintenance, and repair of division equipment. Travels to meetings to represent Regional Medical Center and acquire necessary information as needed. Engages in continuous professional development and participates in continuing education activities.. Assists with research activities and the development of clinical proposals as directed. Graduate of an accredited program for medical assisting, practical nursing or registered nursing Current certification or licensure to practice in Iowa Public Health experience preferred BLS certification Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter training required
Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance (eligibility at 20+ hours per week) IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) Paid Leave Pharmacy (on-site) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Wellness Center and Cafeteria (on-site) Optional Benefits (Aflac, Short and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision) (Click here for details)