About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this Nurse II opportunity in pearl, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
County Staff Nurse
This is a time limited position. The County Staff Nurse will provide public health nursing services primarily within a county health department clinic under the direction of a County Coordinating Nurse. Duties include conducting patient assessments, development treatment plans, providing health education, referring patients to care, conducting disease control activities, performing direct patient care procedures, home visitation, and serving on emergency/disaster response teams. This is a second-level Professional Registered Nurse accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines, incident reporting and investigation, and discharge planning. Oversees and reviews the work and documentation of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel. May oversee other RNs on a shift.
The candidate should have excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. Employees must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be an effective team player. Need to have knowledge of MSDH programs and use that knowledge effectively to assist clients and/or patients as needed
Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Who can apply
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