Job Description

Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) delivers comprehensive nursing services that promote health and well-being for residents of Marion County across various settings, including homes, schools, workplaces, clinics, and community sites. The PHN conducts assessment, education, case management, care coordination, immunization, communicable disease services (including TB), and surveillance activities; documents care in the electronic medical record (EMR); and collaborates with interdisciplinary partners to advance equitable health outcomes. The PHN represents Community-Based Care and works across multiple MCPHD departments to assure continuity of care for diverse populations. This position reports to the Northeast District Health Office.

Your day blends field and clinic work. You will review referrals, conduct home visits with clients, administer immunizations in clinic, and provide TB case management services (DOT/DOPT coordination). You will document in the EMR, coordinate services with community partners, participate in outreach events, and respond to urgent public health needs. Throughout the day, you communicate clearly with families and multidisciplinary teams, uphold HIPAA, and advance health equity.

Essential Duties

• Client Assessment, Education & Case Management
• Interview clients/families; obtain histories; develop nursing care plans; make referrals; and ensure continuity via home visitation and follow-up.
• Provide culturally responsive health education/counseling to individuals and groups on prevention, chronic disease, maternal/child health, and wellness.
• Deliver comprehensive case management using a multidisciplinary approach; initiate referrals and coordinate resources across MCPHD and community agencies.
• Provide care coordination for high-risk maternal/child clients; collaborate with Community Health Workers; educate on parenting, nutrition, prenatal/postpartum care, breastfeeding, safety, and substance use.
• Conduct postpartum and newborn assessments during home visits; monitor newborn growth/development and support families.
• Deliver TB services: case finding, medication coordination, therapy adherence monitoring, patient education, provider communication, and collaboration with TB epidemiology; oversee Community Health Worker activities for directly observed therapy.
• Maintain clear, timely EMR documentation; manage a varied caseload (prenatal, infant/child, communicable disease, TB, refugee, chronic disease); protect confidentiality per HIPAA; work effectively within the team.

Clinical Services & Protocol-Driven Care

• Perform diagnostic procedures, treatments, injections, and medication administration per provider orders and MCPHD protocols/policies.
• Staff Nurse-of-the-Day (NOD) services (walk-in screening, counseling, referrals, vaccines, TB testing/medication follow-up).
• Administer vaccines safely/accurately in immunization clinics; maintain cold-chain and documentation standards.
• Support additional clinics (Refugee); collect vitals/specimens, document histories, and perform related procedures.

Associated Job Duties

• Community Collaboration, Outreach & Preparedness
• Collaborate with MCPHD programs and external agencies (e.g., school services, health fairs, communicable disease events, emergency preparedness).
• Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and responses as directed; report for specialized duties as required.
• Mentor nursing students and precept new nursing staff.
• Develop/assist with health education programs informed by community feedback.
• Serve as a consultant to schools; attend multidisciplinary case conferences; represent MCPHD at community activities.
• Professional Development & Required Meetings
• Attend team/staff/committee meetings; complete mandated trainings (HIPAA, BBP, Emergency Preparedness).
• Participate in in-services/seminars; may facilitate orientations and trainings.
• Participate in a minimum of two H.O.P.E. (health fair) events totaling at least eight (8) hours annually.

Other duties as assigned.

Protect and maintain confidentiality of client/employee information; secure records when transporting to other settings or home visits. Complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100 and IS-700. In a public health emergency, availability for weekends or alternate schedules is required.

Qualifications

Required Education Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an NLN-accredited program.

Required Experience 10 years of prior nursing experience Typing and computer proficiency (≥30 WPM) and EMR documentation experience

Preferred Experience Public or community health experience

Licenses/Certifications Required Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license Current CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Clinical & Public Health Practice Skilled in independent nursing assessment, triage, care planning, motivational interviewing, and culturally responsive education. Immunization practice (vaccine administration, storage/handling), TB control (case management, DOT/DOPT), communicable disease basics, maternal/child health. Equity, Communication & Partnerships Demonstrated commitment to health equity; ability to communicate effectively across languages/cultures and build trust with diverse communities. Professional collaboration with agency/community partners; diplomacy and strong customer service. Regulatory & Documentation HIPAA, confidentiality, and informed consent; accurate, timely EMR documentation; data collection for program monitoring and reporting. Professional Judgment & Organization Prioritization, problem-solving, and sound clinical judgment in dynamic field/clinic settings; ability to function independently and within teams.

Working Environment Driver/Travel: Valid Indiana Driver's License, personal vehicle, and current auto insurance required for community/home visits. Physical demands: Sitting for interviews/EMR entry; standing/walking between community sites; stair climbing; frequent hand use; occasional lifting/carrying up to ~20 lbs. Exposure: Potential exposure to substandard/unsanitary conditions, allergens (pets, dust, smoke), communicable diseases, blood/body fluids. PE/Controls: N-95 use when clients are potentially infectious; adherence to standard and transmission-based precautions. Scheduling: May require occasional evenings/weekends; emergency response and alternative schedules during public health events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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