Health Department Registered Nurse with Sign On Bonus

Job Overview\nWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Department Registered Nurse to join our team. This position is the Health Department Officer for Brown County Kansas and involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients from various settings of community health . The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set and experience in multiple areas of nursing, ensuring comprehensive patient assessment and management.\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for the WIC program.\n
• Administer immunizations and treatments as prescribed.\n
• Collaborate with co-health departments on services offered to communities.\n
• Assist with the growth of services offered by the health department\n
• Collaborate with local schools and other healthcare entities in area for community needs assessments.\n
• Perform health education trainings for the community to include schools, senior centers and health department.\n
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes.\n
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and NCQA standards.\n
• Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Cure for patient management.\n
• Educate patients and their families on health management, medication administration, and disease prevention strategies.\n
• Participate in triage and emergency response and disaster preparedness situations as needed.\n
• Collaborating with the State of Kansas on investigations for epidemiology cases located in the county.\n\nExperience\nCandidates should have a strong background in nursing with experience in various healthcare settings. Preferred qualifications include : \n
• Experience with teaching patients about their health needs\n
• Proficiency in phlebotomy, specimen collection / processing, and diagnostic evaluations\n
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and infection control practices\n
• Experience with EMR systems.\n
• Background in community health nursing is preferred but not required.\n\nThis position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care across diverse populations while working collaboratively within a unique healthcare environment.\n\nJob Type : Full-time\n\nPay : $32.00 - $36.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours : 40 per week\n\nBenefits : \n
• Dental insurance\n
• Health insurance\n
• Life insurance\n
• Paid time off\n
• Retirement plan\n
• Vision insurance\n\nWork Location : In person