8600 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143, USA Req #877
Friday, October 4, 2024
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
School Nurse Consultant
The Public Health Nurse (PHN) – School Consultant is responsible for delivering equitable, quality education and healthcare in elementary and middle school settings. The Public Health Nurse provides clinical case management, health promotion and education, disease prevention, and health screening to students and the entire school community on many prevention-based concerns. This position often works in close collaboration with community partners and assists with developing collective impact strategies to address community health. This position requires the ability to relate to diverse communities and be sensitive to cultural, ethnic, and economic differences among clients.
This position reports to the Public Health Nurse Supervisor – School Nurse Consultant.
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $33.53 – $38.10 per hour
Position Summary and Job Duties
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities and provide education as outlined in the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) contract
- Provide nursing services in the school setting with a caseload of multiple schools per week
- Provide vision screen testing with follow-up as needed
- Provide Family Life curriculum to 4th through 7th grades as age appropriate
- Monitor compliance with the federal Office of Head Start performance standards, which includes meeting all the child’s required dental and medical needs and offers resources as necessary
- Prepare and participate in scheduled federal program reviews related to program compliance for Head Start and Early Head Start
Nursing Services
- Perform initial intake assessment and conduct appropriate health screenings for clients
- Aid in the assessment, coordination, planning, and evaluation of care plans and treatment goals
- Create and monitor emergency health plans for students with chronic health conditions
- Train and educate teachers, staff, and volunteers on how to administer emergency medication
- Research and refer clients for additional medical care and community services and resources as needed
- Perform pregnancy counseling, referral, and education
- Research, investigate, and manage communicable diseases as needed
- Actively participate in pandemic response and emergency preparedness planning and operations
- Adhere to the nursing process and the fidelity of model program(s) and the School Nursing Practice Framework put forth by the National Association of School Nurses
- Ensure adherence and compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding protected health information and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Health Promotion and Community Health Improvement Initiatives
- Provide education and community awareness on behalf of Kenosha County Public Health while networking with other public and private community groups, coalitions, and organizations (i.e., health related agencies, courts, schools, etc.)
- Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of public health policies, procedures, programs, and services
- Collaborate with other public health programs, Kenosha Unified School District, and community organizations to strategically develop collective impact strategies
- Assist with identifying, developing, and advancing public health interventions to improve social determinants of health and health equity in our community
- Collaborate with other teams in Kenosha County Public Health to provide education on the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and Strategic Plan
Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
- Utilize various information technology systems, including electronic medical records, internet databases, spreadsheets, and word processing programs to collect data and maintain a consistent database of client information and session notes
- Provide analyzed statistical data at the county, state, and federal level to meet reporting requirements for public health programs
- Participate in ongoing community assessment which includes regular and systematic collection, assembly, and analysis of community health statistics to identify community health needs and emerging trends
Success Factors
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of professional nursing
- Health promotion and health prevention
- Population health practices and community health improvement
- Health equity, racial equity, and the social determinants of health
- Mental health conditions and treatment options
- Cultural competency: supporting diverse perspectives in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies, programs, and services that affect the health of the community
Skill in:
- Critical thinking, systems thinking, analytical and problem-solving as well as sound judgment
- Strong oral communication for networking, interpersonal relationships, and effective presentations to a wide range of people
- Time management and prioritization
- Strong written communication including the ability to craft correspondence, reports, and proper documentation with minimal grammatical and syntax errors
- Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Basic internet and computer usage
Ability to:
- Work independently, making nursing decisions that are within the scope of practice
- Effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and lifestyles
- Effectively work in a team environment that promotes customer satisfaction as well as independently to meet deadlines
- Remain professional and courteous at all times, especially in high pressure situations
- Effectively plan, organize, and manage competing priorities and challenges under pressure
- Engage, establish, and maintain collaborative partnerships with multi-cultural/multi-disciplinary staff, management, community partners, and the public
- Maintain confidentiality and serve the public with honesty and integrity
- Operate with a high degree of flexibility, initiative, attention to detail, and commitment
- Thrive in a fast-paced, robust organization
- Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- 1 year of nursing experience
- Registered Nurse (RN) license (include copy with application)
- CPR Certification within 90 days of hire (include copy with application, if applicable)
Preferred Education and Experience
- 2+ years of nursing experience
- Pediatric experience
- Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Other Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Access to a personal vehicle for use in the performance of the job
- Availability to perform occasional weekend and evening work as required
- Availability to perform other work as required or assigned including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position involves moderate physical demands, such as exerting between 25 and 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
Selection Process
- Application Review - Qualifying
- Oral Interview - Qualifying
- Background Check - Qualifying
- Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
Applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, October 20, 2024.
In addition to a resume, please provide a copy of your nursing license and CPR certification card where applicable.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is NE13 (Min. $33.53 – Max. $42.67 per hour).
This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit:
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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