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Public Health Nurse I or II
 
 
About the Organization
Name: Garfield County
Department: Garfield County Public Health
Industry: Local Government
Description: Garfield County is in beautiful Western Colorado and home to some 50,000 residents. We are experiencing an oil and gas boom that is stretching our infrastructure. We are close to Aspen, Snowmass, and Vail and offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. pleas visit our site at www.garfield-county.com
 
About the Position
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Job Type: Full-Time
Related Areas: Public Health Nursing
Openings: 1
Location: Rifle, CO (United States) | Map It!
   
Description: We are looking for a Public Health Nurse Generalist to assist with our child and adult immunization program. Public Health Nurse I: Under close supervision: 1. Performs routine public nursing services for the public in offices, outlying clinics and community settings. 2. Participates in Garfield County Public Health activities requiring RN participation. 3. Participates in continuing education offerings. 4. Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality. 5. Drives vehicle to perform one or more essential functions. 6. Performs emergency response roles, as requested. 7. Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned. Public Health Nurse II: 1. Under minimal supervision, performs all essential functions of PHN I. 2. Performs comprehensive public nursing services for the public in offices, outlying clinics and community settings. 3. Represents the department as a health resource person, in community health organizations, programs and activities. 4. Contributes to preceptorship of professional nursing students as assigned. 5. Participates in group teaching to client and community groups. 6. Performs emergency response roles, as required. 7. May assist with ordering and maintaining supplies necessary for program area. 8. Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.
   
Compensation: DOE
Qualifications: BSN perferred but will look at ADN with clinical experience. We will also accept new grads who want to make public health their profession.
Start Date: immediate
Other: No Response

Posting available until Tuesday, March 31, 2009
 
For more information, contact:
Name: Jeanna Aulik
Address: 108 8th St. Glenwood Springs, Co. 81601
Phone: 970-945-1377
Fax: 970-384-5009
E-mail: jaulik@garfield-county.com
Web: http://www.garfield-county.com
How to Apply: by phone or website