A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Join Our Team as a Public Health Nurse! Help improve the health of local communities through education, outreach, and public health initiatives. This position travels throughout Henry, Washington, Muscatine, and Louisa counties, working closely with local communities, state partners, and county agencies. You'll collaborate with daycare facilities by providing education, training, guidance, and public health support to help keep children and families healthy. Enjoy a flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement at the federal rate, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities you serve. Why UnityPoint Health?: At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
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Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities:
Provide public health education and promote disease prevention within the community. Deliver direct patient care, including immunizations, family planning services, health screenings, and educational visits. Support communicable and infectious disease surveillance, investigation, outreach, and case finding. Participate in response efforts related to disease outbreaks, environmental hazards, and other public health concerns. Collaborate with community organizations, schools, businesses, and coalitions to address population health needs. Accurately collect, document, and maintain patient and public health data within medical record systems. Support vaccine management, quality control reviews, and public health program compliance.
Qualifications:
Education:
Nursing Degree (RN)
Experience:
2+ years of nursing experience. Public Health experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Skills/Knowledge:
Demonstrated organization, communication, and documentation skills required. Ability to use usual and customary equipment necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
