Public Health Nurse Salary $67,059.20 - $80,454.40 Annually Location Iowa City, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 00818 Department Public Health Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date 2/9/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits Definition & Duties Under general supervision, provide nursing services for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Maternal Health (MH), Child, and Adolescent Health (CAH), Immunization, and/or child care sites. Functions as the Competent Professional Authority for determination of the WIC program eligibility and certification based on nutritional and/or health risk. Depending on assigned service, administer screening tests, counsel and educate, provide immunizations, provide care coordination, complete documentation, assist with onsite and offsite clinics, and/or provide services and consultation to support child care providers in meeting the health and safety needs of children. Knowledge of & Ability to + Anatomy and physiology + Health assessment + Maternal, infant, child, and adolescent health, growth and development, basic nutrition, and health maintenance + Common pediatric problems and illnesses + Reproductive and sexual health, including teen sexuality, and sexual and gender minority health needs + Communicable disease prevention and control + Infant, child, and adolescent immunization schedule, methods of administration, side effects and contraindications + Maternal health issues during and after pregnancy + Trauma-informed care practices + Community resources and partnership building + English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and vocabulary skills Ability to: + Learn, apply, and articulate departmental policies and procedures + Apply State or Federal standards as they relate to programs + Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner + Maintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriate + Collect data, keep accurate records and prepare reports + Be detail oriented when working with documents and information + Maintain effective working relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, other health professionals, community agencies, child care providers, and members of the public + Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive + Communicate and interact effectively with persons representing widely divergent socioeconomic backgrounds with possible language/cultural barriers, interests, and points of view + Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias + Follow oral and written instructions + Organize and present factual information and ideas or opinions clearly and concisely, in oral or written form + Handle multiple tasks and competing priorities + Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, photocopiers, and multi-line telephones + Use of a computer for purposes of data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and Internet + Use multiple software programs and electronic health records to support programs and services such as IRIS, Ahlers, Focus, and SignifyConnect + Handle moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines, and solve problems appropriate to the position + Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication + Have sufficient vision which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hardcopy forms + Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse + Stand, sit, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and reach + Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various facilities + Lift and/or move up to 35 pounds as needed + Work flexible schedule and additional hours as needed Minimum Education, Training & Experience & Special Requirements Associate’s degree in nursing AND two (2) years of general nursing experience. Experience in pediatric, maternal, reproductive health, school-based settings, or public health preferred. Special requirements: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa. Valid driver’s license and insurable under County liability coverage. Must pass background check. Specific Duties to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. + Plan, develop and coordinate program activities within WIC, MH, CAH, and/or Immunizations. + For WIC appointments, obtain measurements of height, weight, and length, conduct blood work for hemoglobin and lead poisoning analysis, provide health and nutrition education, facilitate client goal setting, and refer to other services. + Provide health screening, developmental screening, initial health intake, tracking, education, referral, care coordination and follow-up as appropriate to program participants. + Counsel clients on the immunization schedule, side effects and contraindications; sign clients’ immunization certificates upon review. + Educate patients on wide variety of reproductive healthcare topics – contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention, education and testing, teen sexuality and general healthcare. + For Family Planning appointments, conduct patient interviews to include vital signs – blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, LMP, and patient needs assessment. + Administer injections (i.e. immunizations, Immunoglobulin, etc.) in children and adults. + For Maternal Health appointments, complete prenatal risk assessment, screen for depression, provide care coordination, and provide health education related to pregnancy, labor/delivery and the early postpartum period. + Perform TB skin tests. + Collect clinical specimens for control of communicable diseases (i.e. pertussis testing, sputum collection, stool specimens, blood draws, etc.). + Document client assessments/referrals; enter and access client information in program databases. + Perform assessments of child care environments. + Plan, provide, and coordinate health and safety information for child care sites through teaching, one-on-one consultation, technical assistance, referrals and group training to child care providers, children, families, and/or the community. + Assist in internal and external program chart audits and the creation/implementation of related improvement plans. Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance activities. + Serve as a mandatory reporter to the Department of Human Services (DHS) + Assist in compiling accurate data for the evaluation of programs. + Stock, maintain, and disinfect lab area. Monitor and record vaccination storage temperatures. + Participate in preparedness response as directed. + Assist in development of students completing internships and practicum experiences at Johnson County Public Health. + Participate in work-related meetings, committees, training, conferences, seminars and educational opportunities as required. + Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices. + Attend work regularly at the designated place and time. Resume and cover letter must be attached to online application. For questions regarding this position please contact Kristy Lyman at 319-688-8077 or klyman@johnsoncountyiowa.gov Employee Benefits The following is a summary of benefits for full-time, non-bargaining County employees. Benefits, privileges and duties for employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement may vary depending on specific contract provisions. Compensation Employees serve a six-month probationary period and are eligible for meritorious performance compensation increases based upon performance evaluations. Across the board compensation increases are considered by the Board of Supervisors, and are made effective July 1 annually. Vacation + During 1st through 4th years: 3 working weeks + During 4th through 9th years: 4 working weeks + During 9th through 19th years: 5 working weeks + During 19th or later years: 6 working weeks Holidays 12 paid holidays per year plus 2 personal holidays: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King's Birthday + President's Day + Memorial Day + Independence Day + Juneteenth + Labor Day + Veteran's Day + Thanksgiving Day and day after + Christmas + Floating Christmas holiday Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of 18 days per year on a per-pay period basis to a maximum accrual of 120 days. After accumulation of 90 sick days, employees may convert sick leave to vacation on a 4:1 basis. Parental Leave A paid two-week (80 hour) paid parental leave is provided to full-time benefit eligible parents to allow for child bonding time. This includes child's birth, adoption, placement in the home or court appointed guardianship. Wellness Program Voluntary wellness activities, screenings, educational opportunities and incentives are offered throughout the year for employees and their families. Employee Assistance Program Employees and their families may contact Synchrony for free EAP counseling and referral services. Health Care Coverage Eligible employees may elect health care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. + Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is the third party administrator for this self-funded plan + PPO with 90/10 in-network and 80/20 out-of-network co-insurance; $275 deductible single or $550 deductible family; $1000 out-of-pocket maximum single or $2000 out -of-pocket maximum family + Single coverage is $32/month for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is $112.00/month. Dental Care Coverage Eligible employees may elect dental care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the County and employee. Vision Care Coverage Eligible employees may elect vision care coverage the first of the month following one full month of employment. Single coverage is paid by the County for eligible full-time employees; family coverage is a cost between the County and employee. Flexible Spending Eligible employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket health, dental and vision expenses that are not reimbursable through another source. Employees may also set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses. Life Insurance Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. Coverage is 1 times annualized compensation rounded up to the nearest thousand in group term life insurance and AD&D. Max covered salary $100,000. *Supplemental Life Insurance The County offers to all benefit-eligible employees additional life insurance coverage that may be purchased for employees, spouses and children at guarantee basis. Long-Term Disability Eligible full-time employees are covered after 60 days of employment. County provides up to 2 years of long term disability coverage at 66 2/3% of the employees wages as a result of injury, sickness or pregnancy; employees may opt to purchase additional coverage. IPERS Iowa Public Employee Retirement System is a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan designed to supplement both Social Security and private savings. Non law-enforcement employees contribute 6.29% and the County contributes 9.44%. Deferred Compensation (457) A deferred compensation plan is offered that provides tax advantages and an additional means in which to save for retirement with an easy payroll deduction. Employees may select from several companies offering deferred compensation. The County will match up to $40/biweekly, and employees are vested on day 1. Discounted Bus Pass Full-time and part-time employees are eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit for commuting to/from their jobs as Johnson County employees. Bus pass availability is subject to available funds and continuation of the program. Johnson County is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and elderly are encouraged to apply. Employer Johnson County Address 913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 Phone 319-356-6003 Website https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/ Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email