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Jefferson County
Job Description
Public Health Program Coordinator -- STD Program
Health & Human Services Department
Nursing
Community Health Director
Yes - Professional
UFCW
Potential Exposure
Grade 30 <<J
Castle Hill Center
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SUMMARY
Provides Public Health clinical education and disease prevention services to individuals, groups, and families in
community. Follows the guidelines, protocols, and procedures of the agency. conducts studies, prepares reports
and advised administrators on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of proposals for special
projects or ongoing programs in health care by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Organizes and conducts clinics as assigned. May direct and instruct other Public Health staff.
Educates and instructs individuals and groups of all ages in health promotion activities, including but no limited
to immunization, family planning, communicable diseases, hygiene, sexually transmitted disease, tuberculosis,
perinatal care of mother and newborns.
Participates on an interdisciplinary team on behalf of patients.
Refers patients to other appropriate community agencies and facilitates the linkage process.
Performs case finding activities for communicable diseases or health conditions with appropriate followup
treatment. Provides case management.
Provides information and referral for the staff to community resources.
Documents home visits and all patient related activities on appropriate forms and provides related statistical data
to the Director of Nursing.
Keeps confidential patient records, statistical records and CVR data.
Responsible for continuing education via workshops, current literature and resources in order to act as a
community resource.
Attends conferences, professional seminars and regular staff meetings as required for professional development.
- Orients new employees and performs other tasks and projects as assigned. Assists in coordinating and evaluating
nursing programs as assigned.
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Consults with administrators or planning councils to discuss overall intent of programs or projects, and
determines broad guidelines for studies.
Reviews and evaluates materials provided with proposals such as budget or staffing estimates to determine
additional data requirements.
Conducts field investigations, economic or public opinion surveys, demographic studies, or other research to
gather required information.
Organizes data from all sources.
Evaluates information to determine feasibility of proposals or to identify factors requiring amendment.
Develops alternate plans for program or project, incorporating recommendations for review of officials.
Maintains collection of socioeconomic, environmental, and regulatory data related to agency functions, for use
by planning and administrative personnel in government and private sectors.
Carries out other Health Department activities as requested or essential to program/community functioning.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
,...... duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Public Health Nursing Certification from an NLN accredited program and/or a Bachelor's degree
(B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports,
and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,
regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and ratios.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or other health professional license and two (2) years of
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experience in licensed discipline.
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Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of hire and throughout employment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles in a non-judgmental and
professional manner, including knowledge and ability to discuss explicit sexual behaviors and drug use practices.
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with staff, community physicians and a variety of groups and
agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and
arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
.,.".... The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CAREER LADDER POSITION
This position is the entry level position in a career ladder for Public Health Nurses. The next position is a PHNII.
Advancement from PHNI to PHNII with the career ladder requires completion of requirements for PHNII and a
positive recommendation from the Community Health Director.
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