Public Health Nurse - MCH/Immunizations

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Descriptions

Dickinson County is seeking a Public Health Nurse (RN) to join the Health Department. This position provides skilled nursing care and public health services to individuals and families in clinic, community, and home settings. The nurse supports Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services, immunization programming, screenings, health education, counseling, referrals, and other general public health nursing duties. This role reports to the Health and Medical Services Director and is classified as non-exempt. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, direct, and evaluate the Maternal and Child Health program in Dickinson County, including support for annual community outreach efforts for pregnant and postpartum women. 
• Assist with organizing and facilitating prenatal education classes as needed. 
• Provide clinic or home visits to pregnant women and infants, including assessments, screenings, health education, and referrals.
• Manage the Immunization Program in accordance with state requirements, including vaccine inventory management and reporting. 
• Lead coordination efforts for flu vaccination clinics. 
• Provide Kan-Be-Healthy, well-child, daycare, and related child health assessments, including dental, developmental, hearing, and vision screenings. 
• Perform height, weight, blood pressure checks, TB skin tests, immunotherapy, pregnancy testing, and other public health nursing services as needed. 
• Provide screenings such as developmental, urinalysis, hemoglobin, blood sugar, lead, vision, hearing, blood pressure, and dental screenings. 
• Collaborate with public and private healthcare providers and community agencies to support coordinated care. 
• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential client records. 
• Participate in disease investigations and perform other related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong nursing assessment and clinical skills, particularly related to prenatal, postnatal, infant, and child health.
• Ability to provide health education, develop care plans, and support positive client outcomes. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality. 
• Strong organization, time management, customer service, teamwork, and computer skills. 
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations, youth, healthcare providers, and community partners

Certificate Needed

WHY JOIN DICKINSON COUNTY?

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on community health by supporting maternal and child health services, immunizations, screenings, and prevention efforts for Dickinson County residents. The role offers meaningful public service in a collaborative local health environment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Kansas RN or LPN license, or temporary permit
• CPR certification
• Valid Kansas driver’s license 

PREFERRED:

• 1–3 years of related nursing experience
• KDHE Child Health Assessment Certification

Benefits

KPERS Retirement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Deferred Compensation: KPERS 457 & Nationwide

Supplemental Insurance Offered through: AFLAC or Guardian

Basic Term Life Insurance

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