Public Health Nurse II - Bristol Twp.

BUCKS COUNTY; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is seeking a Public Health Nurse II to assess and promote health in the community. Responsibilities include developing and implementing nursing care plans, conducting home visits, and providing education. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a minimum of one year of public health nursing experience. The position requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in various environments.

Qualifications

• 1 year of public health nursing experience or 3 years in healthcare.
• Possession of a current registered nurse license.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theories and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing activities to maximize health status of individuals.
• Deliver public health services including home visits and clinics.
• Develop and modify nursing care plans for individuals.

Skills

Public health nursing practices

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teaching and counseling

Assessment and evaluation

Computer technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Career Opportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in a position, complete a job application. When the online application is complete you will receive a confirmation email. You also have the option of visiting one of our two locations to complete an online application from a computer kiosk:

• Human Resources – Doylestown
• Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home

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This is a professional nursing position involving the assessment, education, promotion, and maintenance of the physical and psychosocial health of individuals, families, and the public as a whole.

Work involves selecting, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic measures essential to the effective execution of a nursing regimen or prescribed medical regimen, and conferring with other disciplines in the community.

The Public Health Nurse II utilizes independent judgment and critical thinking skills, often without the availability of other health care resources, in the assessment and prioritization of immediate needs of individuals and families and in the resolution of unpredictable health problems.

Work assignments vary in complexity and the employee is required to demonstrate flexibility and a high level of proficiency in their professional nursing skills.

The Public Health Nurse II will participate in staff development programs and provide ongoing orientation and on-the-job education to non‑professional nursing personnel.

Work is received in the form of oral or written instructions and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion by a professional nursing supervisor for the attainment and application of established nursing standards, skills, and competence levels.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs the activities associated with Public Health Nursing by utilizing the nursing process (i.e., assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation) to maximize the health status of individuals and families.
• Provides a variety of public health services through the direct delivery of nursing duties, including but not limited to home visits, clinics, correctional facilities, community, and liaison services.
• Develops, implements, reviews, and modifies nursing care plans for individuals and families.
• Directs or conducts clinic service activities according to the policies and procedures of each Public Health program offered through the Department.
• Conducts nursing case conferences with professional and nonprofessional personnel within the health center or clinic to ensure the continuity of nursing care.
• Provides education through teaching and counseling to individuals, families, and groups to promote and maintain health.
• Assesses health needs and available resources and recommends necessary health care services.
• Develops collaborative and cooperative relationships with other community agencies and groups engaged in the planning and implementation of health services.
• Participates in the follow‑up of individuals and families referred from various health care resources.
• Demonstrates public health nursing practices for affiliate nursing students by providing observational experiences.
• Participates in epidemiological investigations and surveys, health research activities, special studies, and projects.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of electronic systems used by the Department to submit records and reports as required for epidemiological and funding purposes.
• Employees may be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well‑established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time by training on the job.
• Ability to make independent judgments in relation to the nursing care of individuals, families, and the public.
• Ability to plan and assess immediate and long‑term health goals of individuals, families, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication skills.
• Ability to give, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to acquire new knowledge, skills and techniques required to stay current in community health nursing practice in compliance with the State Board of Nursing requirement for the completion of CEU’s on an annual basis.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize the limitations of one’s capabilities and seek help/guidance when necessary.
• Skill in the application of basic nursing practices and methodology.
• Skill in the application of professional public health nursing practices.
• Skill in the application of nursing techniques in interviewing, observing, recording, and reporting.
• Skill in computer technology at an intermediate level.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other related health care program.
• One (1) year of public health nursing experience; or
• Three (3) years of recent nursing experience in a healthcare setting where the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of individuals and/or families was practiced on a regular basis.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered nurse as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Knowledge of the theories and practices of professional nursing as well as professional community health nursing.
• Knowledge of the purpose and functions of other health care and social organizations in the community.

Physical Demands

• Stooping
• Pushing
• Climbing
• Crouching
• Pulling
• Kneeling
• Standing
• Talking
• Turning
• Reaching
• Hearing
• Depth Perception
• Mobility

Aptitudes

• Form perception
• Problem solving
• Motor coordination
• Working speed (ex. wpm)
• Computer/VDT ability
• General learning ability
• Clerical perception

Environmental Conditions

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Temperature changes
• Wet conditions
• Humid conditions
• Exposure to fumes
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• Noise and vibration
• Exposure to chemicals
• Inclement weather conditions
• Inside/outside weather conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position

BCDH PHN II