Registered Nurse (East Public Health Clinic)

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Registered Nurse (East Public Health Clinic)

Salary

$67,425.50 - $73,493.80 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA06972

Department

Health

Opening Date

11/01/2023

Closing Date

5/31/2024 2:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Carry out public health nursing services and implement nursing care plans within clinical area assuming a team approach. Work with individuals, families and groups to promote health, health maintenance and disease prevention. Work includes maintaining medical records, conducting assessments, participating in research and data collection, doing counseling and prevention services, and performing basic nursing skills. Regular communication with employees and the general public, as well as working with diverse populations, is expected.

If you have any questions please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640 .

Typical Duties

• Performs a variety of clinical services, such as immunizations, family planning, pregnancy tests, STD testing, head lice evaluation, and TB skin tests. Family planning component would include offering information about birth control, counseling on pregnancy tests, providing options counseling, and working the women’s health nurse practitioners to work up patients/assist with placement procedures.

• Administers services according to protocols.

• Teaches, counsels, and makes appropriate referrals for clients.

• Documents services provided.

• Would float to three preventive health clinics (Lentz, East and Woodbine) for coverage as needed.

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in nursing. Candidates with Diploma or Associate’s Degree in nursing must establish a documented ability to competently perform all functions of this classification to be considered. Bachelor’s degree from a state-approved school of nursing preferred.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Applicants holding a Registered Nurse license from a state that participates in the “Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact” may be hired, but must obtain their Tennessee license within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

• All public health nurses are required to complete a department approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of continued employment. Possess required competencies upon hiring.

Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Governments employment-based immigration programs.

MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Are you Licensed or eligible for RN licensure in Tennessee ?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED

• High School or GED

• Nursing Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Advanced Degree

  03

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

  Required Question

Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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