Public Health Nurse - Travel / Adult Immunization - Health Services Division

Salary: $53,897.00 - $67,372.00 Annually

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Job Type: FULL TIME

Job Number: 05/06/2024 - 1626

Division: HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION

Department: CHEST CLINIC / EPIDEMIOLOGY

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision of the Communicable Disease Program Manager and direct supervision of the Travel/Adult Immunization Manager, to provide preventative health and travel immunizations along with education and outreach to residents, indigent and under-served and/or high-risk populations of Hamilton County. Offers comprehensive Travel Health Consultations services. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in TN. Applicants must also possess current CPR certification and a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior work experience with adult and/or travel immunizations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires long periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting medical supplies or patients weighing up to 50 pounds, assisting patients in transfers to examination tables; extensive contact with infectious diseases, case management and attention to detail. Some positions require occasional travel and on-call duties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.

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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in TN. Applicants must also possess current CPR certification and a valid driver's license.Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

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If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.

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How many years of direct work experience do you have inHow many years of direct work experience do you have in public health nursing?

• No experience
• Minimal, less than one year.
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 years or more

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

• No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
• Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
• Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.

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Do you possess a current Registered Nurse's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a current TN Registered Nurse License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct work experience teaching patients and/or families about medical conditions and preventative measures to control, maintain, and i.