at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jul 19, 2024, 8:51:05 PMClosing Date:Aug 3, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:30A.M.Shift End Time:4:30P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NonePosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
Job Summary
LOCATION: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DEPARTMENT: CCDPH NURSING
SHIFT: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
**Starting salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.
The Public Health Nurse IV is responsible for the coordination and management of Health Screening and Disease Management (HSDM) programs which include Breast and Cervical Cancer (BCCP) and Vision & Hearing Screening, Genetic Screening, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Newborn Hearing Screening, and Perinatal Hepatitis B.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Collaborates with the Public Health Nurse (PHN) V to meet goals and objectives set forth in public health.
Coordinates with PHN I, PHN II and Vision & Hearing staff on the follow-up of families identified through the following programs: Genetics, Sudden Infant Death System (SIDS), Newborn Hearing Screening, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Vision & Hearing, Lead, and Perinatal Hepatitis B.
Coordinates with other Service Units, e.g., Communicable Disease, Health Promotions, Environmental Health Services, and other Public Health staff in the implementation of Public Health programs.
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and protocols for public health within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
Reviews and analyzes data provided by the Health Screening and Disease Management (HSDM) programs Breast and Cervical Cancer (BCCP) and Vision & Hearing Screening, Genetic Screening, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Newborn Hearing Screening, and Perinatal Hepatitis B including but not limited to Cornerstone and Cerner to determine sentinel events and critical performance benchmarks.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives including chart audits, time studies, and client surveys to assess adherence to policy and procedure, identifies deficiencies, and evaluates outcomes. Develops a corrective action plan in collaboration with supervisory and program coordinator staff.
Organizes and conducts coordination meetings for assigned programs including the establishment of agenda items and documentation within Cook County Health and Hospital Systems (CCHHS).
Prepares and submits reports to the Public Health Nurse V.
Attends events and meetings supporting Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH).
Assists in the development and submission of grant objectives and applications on behalf of CCDPH for assigned public health programs under the direction of the Public Health Nurse V.
Supervises the Public Health Nurse III and staff assigned to the HSDM program.
Participates in the interview process of staff assigned to the designated district programs.
Participates in the emergency preparedness planning activities and exercises as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois, required.
Master's degree in Community Health Nursing or related degree is required. (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
A minimum of three (3) years of administrative and supervisory experience in programs such as Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Family Planning, Tuberculosis (TB), or Immunization is required.
Must have access to an insured vehicle and possess a valid Illinois driver's license for field duties, required. (Must provide license and vehicle insurance at time of interview)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of quality assurance methods and epidemiological concepts.
Knowledge in successful grant submission, implementation, and evaluation.
Proficiency in the utilization of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups.
Ability to supervise professional staff including nurses and support staff.
Ability to adapt to change in carrying out assigned duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice... For full info follow application link.
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