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Job description
Community/Public Health Nurse
The Community/Public Health Nurse is a nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes and provides quality care to individuals, groups, and communities. The Community/Public Health Nurse supports the mission of the College of Nursing (CON) and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush and CON policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
Bachelor's in nursing and 2 years of experience in community or public health nursing or Master's degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school of nursing and a Certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader and/or certification in clinical specialty area.
Analytical ability is required
Ability to work in complex organizational systems
Interact effectively with others in difficult situations
Ability to use computer system to enter or retrieve data
Demonstrates advanced interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the context of the patient and interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrates a depth and breadth of clinical knowledge that can be communicated to students in a variety of learning environments
Responsibilities
Analyzes and assess complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care
Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs for complex cases.
Assesses health needs of individuals and the community.
Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities.
Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at assigned agency.
Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients.
Implements various screening programs based on community needs.
Precepts Rush CON students at assigned agency site.
Identifies and utilizes community resources for client referral.
Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.
Participates in agency program development and evaluation.
Participates in quality improvement efforts.
Participates in accurate and consistent programmatic data collection and reporting to peers and colleagues, and utilizes program data to improve personal professional and team operations
Initiates and leads quality initiatives and evidence-based projects
Participates in conflict resolution that results in improved team relationships
Models safe and effective use of medical devices or safety strategies to both staff and patients
Is actively involved in leadership activities within department and in institution
Facilitates positive learning climate
Participates on college committees or task forces
Active member of local professional associations
Shares expertise with community organizations
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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