PHEP/Immunization Public Health Nurse

Location: Livingston, MT
Posted: 02/13/2020
Description:

 

 _____________________________________________________________________________

I. POSITION IDENTIFICATION

           

Work Unit: Health Department         

Supervisor: Public Health Director

 

Current Classification:

Pay Grade: 15           Wage: $22.21-27.77/Hour            Title: PHEP/Immunization Public Health Nurse
Full-Time

_____________________________________________________________________________

II. ASSIGNED DUTIES AND TASKS

 

Position overview:

 

This is a multifaceted job with daily fluctuations based on the needs of the community.  It requires strong RN nursing skills and knowledge as well as the ability to quickly change roles.  This position will facilitate programs that include home visiting, immunization clinics, communicable disease surveillance, follow-up, reporting and on-call status while ‘off the clock’, community collaboration and outreach, public health emergency preparedness activities, community educational offerings and innovative approaches to reach at-risk populations to improve public health in Park County.  This position is the direct supervisor to the nursing staff employed by the Park County Health Department and acts in a supportive role for the Livingston School District Nurses. The position requires the highest level of confidentiality.

 

All duties below are essential functions unless otherwise indicated. Duties of the position are not all inclusive and subject to change

 

A.        IMMUNIZATION

 

  1. To coordinate with all Park County schools and daycare facilities to facilitate immunization clinics that include influenza, HPV, TDap and meningococcal immunizations.

 

  1. To coordinate with local volunteer services and high-risk employers to facilitate immunization clinics and/or offer in office immunizations by appointment.  These organizations include EMS, law enforcement, Southwest Chemical Dependency program, school district, City/County employees and others deemed appropriate.

 

  1. To conduct timely flu vaccine clinics for community members and local businesses during appropriate times of year. Order vaccines and supplies as needed.

 

  1. To fulfill Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant immunizations requirements quarterly reports to the State.

 

  1. To maintain State Immunization, grant requirements including quarterly reporting to the State.  Acts as Immunization grant liaison.

 

  1. To maintain and update County Bloodborne Pathogen policy including completion of continuing education annually for County employees and throughout the year for new hires.

 

 

C.        COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

 

  1. To assure communicable diseases are reported and treated accordingly to recommendations outlined in most current edition of “Control of Communicable Disease Manual” (compiled by the American Public Health Association) as well as guidance by the State DPHHS CD/Epi staff and in accordance with Montana State Code.

 

  1. To assume primary responsibility for communicable disease calls and questions from other County departments, local medical staff, providers, and State DPHHS CD/Epi staff.  Follows up in required time frame.  Although designated health department nursing staff can act as back-up, this nurse will be the first called.  These calls can happen outside normal hours of operation. 

 

  1. To respond timely to State monthly test calls upon receiving notifications.

 

  1. To work closely with Park County child care facilities/businesses, schools, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other areas of communal residence or operation to provide guidance should any communicable disease be reported.

 

  1. To fulfill Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant CD/Epi requirements including quarterly reports to the State.

 

  1. To maintain active surveillance of communicable diseases throughout Park County. And to enforce quarantine as needed, with guidance provided by Health Officer and Board of Health.

 

  1. To provide educational outreach to the Park County Community as time allows to prevent spread of communicable diseases.

 

C.   PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (PHEP)

 

  1. To complete required FEMA training - listed under certification section.

 

  1. To maintain PHEP grant related duties, policies and protocols, and quarterly reports to the State.  Acts as PHEP grant liaison.

 

  1. To work in conjunction with Park County DES on countywide protocols and assists in facilitating yearly table-top or mock emergency preparedness exercises.

 

  1. To attend quarterly Local Emergency Preparedness Council meetings.

 

 

D.       OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

 

Performs other duties as assigned by Health Director, Board of Health, and Park County Commission.   This job may include special projects and a variety of other functions as needed.   

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

III. KNOWLEDGE

 

This work requires utilization of strong RN skills and knowledge.  Nursing knowledge including infant and maternal assessment, immunization purpose and schedules and communicable disease physiological processes and treatment as well as emergency preparedness protocols.  It is essential to have the knowledge or ability to learn local and State resources related to public health.  Strong communication skills, innovation, and efficiency is required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential with these referring agencies. Comfortable public speaking skills. Ability to work effectively with other professionals. Must be very familiar with medical terminology, medical and legal (HIPAA) guidelines. Ability to work independently while understanding the importance and value of collaboration is a must. Experience being an active member of your health community is valuable. A motivated and well-organized individual is a must in this multi-faceted job.  Also a must is an individual who is able to work with people of varying backgrounds and is able to set aside judgements and meet people ‘where they are at’. 

 

Must be able to operate a computer, have skills in word processing, data entry and specialized programs as necessary. Must be able to operate fax, copier and cell phone. Defensive driving in all road conditions.

 

 Education and Experience

 

Must have a degree (minimum Associates) in Nursing.  Must be a Registered Nurse. Experience working as a nurse with 3-5 years is preferred.  Experience working with the general public and people of varying backgrounds is needed. Experience with medical billing will be helpful. Experience working in the public health field would be terrific! 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

            Montana State Board of Nursing License - Active

            Current Montana Driver’s License

FEMA IS-700, ICS-100 online courses within 6 months of employment and ICS-200, ICS-300 course within one year of employment as mandated by the State.

 

 

IV. ACCOUNTABILITY

           

These services are part of the comprehensive efforts to improve child health status in the state, as provided for DPHHS Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, DPHHS Immunization grant, DPHHS PHEP grant, Gallatin County and Livingston HealthCare Foundation donations.  Perform duties within R.N. license scope of practice.

 

 

V. CONFIDENTIALITY

The position requires handling non-public confidential information.  The person in the position acknowledges the confidential nature of non-public information regarding students, immunization clients and school personnel. Consistent with applicable policy and guidelines, this position will respect and safeguard the privacy of students, immunization clients and school personnel and the confidential nature of information in accordance with Montana state law, without limiting the general nature of this commitment. The person in the position hereby acknowledges that the person understands that in this context, confidential information is considered all non-public information that can be personally associated with an individual. 

If in the course of executing job responsibilities, the person in the position accidentally accesses information that others might consider inappropriate for this position to access, the person in the position will notify the person’s supervisors of the date and time of the access.  If a question arises at a later time, it will be understood that the access was accidental.  The person in the position will not disseminate any such information.

By signing this Position Description, the undersigned hereby acknowledges reading and understanding this section regarding confidentiality and agrees to abide by the terms and conditions set forth herein.  Violation of confidentiality may warrant disciplinary action, up to and including, suspension, demotion or termination of employment

_____________________________________________________________________________

VI. INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION

 

This position plans and carries out most assignments independently, and uses judgment and initiative to solve problems.  Work objectives and priorities are defined above noted grants, MT State DPHHS rule and arms, County Commissioners, Board of Health, and Park County Health Officer.

_____________________________________________________________________________

VII. PERSONAL CONTACTS

 

This position has contacts with the general public, families, county personnel, elected officials, department heads, and school personnel in order to be responsive to questions and inquiries regarding school nursing, immunizations, general health related questions and home visiting.

_____________________________________________________________________________

VIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

           The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.  The employee is required to reach with hands and arms.  On a regular basis, the employee is required to talk or hear.  Requires occasional physical exertion. 

 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; moving to set up various clinics.  Will require occasional use of protective clothing and equipment.  Requires travel to remote sites.

           The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.                                        

 

Looking for something?