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Job Description
Job Title: Public Health Nurse III/Lead-Maternal Child Health Specialist
Department: Public Health
Division: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing
FLSA Exempt(Y/N): No
UNION: UFCW
BBP: Potential Exposure
HIP AA: Level 1
Salary Level: Two Grades above Grade 37 (Public Health Nurse III) at current
Step for lead assignment
Location: Public Health Office
Approved By: Human Resources Manager (
Approved Date: July 2021
SUMMARY
Provides Public Health Nursing services to individuals, groups, and families in health education and
disease prevention in community health agency. Designs,writes and coordinates nursing practices,
procedures, and agency protocols. Coordinates and evaluates nursing programs. Performs the following
duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES may include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Determine applications of department policies both in writing and action. Is expert in field and resource to
the department in their specialty area.
Coordinates and plans program services. Determines, after community assessment,which programs are
needed. Plans through interagency and community collaboration how to begin program, do the outreach,
schedule and conduct the provision of services.
Educates and instructs individuals and groups of all ages in health promotion activities, including but not
limited to immunization, family planning, domestic violence and substance abuse, sexually transmitted
disease, issues in pregnancy, childbirth,prenatal care of mother and newborns.
May provide clinical services as assigned for:
. pregnant and postpartum women by: risk assessment, evaluation of STDs
. pre-termination counseling, exams, referrals, and coordination with primary caregivers
. postpartum. counseling exam, referrals, and coordination with primary caregivers
. postpartum. mother/infant breastfeeding assessment, intervention and coordination with primary
caregivers
Recognize and diagnose individuals at risk or experiencing communicable disease outbreaks, mental
health crisis, child abuse, or drug and alcohol abuse.Not only refers patients to appropriate community
agencies and facilitates the linkage process but provides assurance and policy development if the linkages
are incomplete.
Provides psychological/social evaluation of at risk client and coordinates case plan with team that outlines
roles for each member toward a comprehensive client plan.
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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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is a "lead" position in the division of assignment.
Lead responsibilities include assisting the Department Head and/or Supervisor with interviewing,
training, planning, assigning and directing work. Lead positions also provide input for performance
appraisals and assist in addressing complaints and resolving problems
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the
following:
Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and
experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes
information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management-Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and
progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer
needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service;Responds to requests for service and assistance;
Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills -Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions
under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and
gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills;Participates in
meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
information.
Teamwork-Contributes to building a positive team spirit;Able to build morale and group commitments
to goals and objectives.
Managing People- Solicits and applies customer feedback(internal and external); Improves processes,
products and services.
Quality Management-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Cost Consciousness-Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures;
Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity-Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural
differences.
Ethics-Treats people with respect;Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with
integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and
on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
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Judgment-Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and
explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely
decisions.
Planning/Organizing-Prioritize and plans work activities;Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional
resources; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with
respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.
Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity-Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.
Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability-Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected
events.
Attendance/Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered
when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability-Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own
actions; Keeps commitments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each designated 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
Master's degree(M.A.)or equivalent in Mental Health Counseling, and/or Public Health,
Nursing Science or other related health field; and two(2)years of Public Health Nursing
experience in an agency providing generalized Public Health services, or related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports,business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ACCESS Database
software; EXPLORER Internet software;EXCEL Spreadsheet software and WORD Word
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OTHER KNOWLEDGE,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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
CERTIFICATES,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS
Current Washington State Registered Nurse(RN) license in good standing and maintained in an active
status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.
Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers.
Valid Washington State Driver's License.
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
This position is not part of a Career Ladder