<p>Location:</p> <p>18030 Foundation Drive - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060</p> <p>Hamilton County is one of Indiana's fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from "Best Cities to Relocate To" and "Best City to Raise a Family" to "Healthiest County in Indiana" and "Happiest Suburbs in the Nation". Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION DESCRIPTION</p> <p>COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA</p> <p>WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F</p> <p>STATUS: Full-time</p> <p>FLSA STATUS: Exempt</p> <p>RATE OF PAY: $42.1099 per hour</p> <p>To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.</p> <p>Incumbent serves as Senior Nurse/Immunization Coordinator for the Hamilton County Health Department, responsible for assisting in developing, coordinating, and implementing immunization program to enhance community wellness.</p> <p>DUTIES:</p> <p>Coordinates immunization program according to Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) guidelines, including interviewing/educating parents, assessing vaccine history, determining/administering vaccines or holding children, maintaining written and computer client records, and preparing/submitting periodic statistical reports for local, state and federal agencies as required.</p> <p>Develops and maintains Hamilton County's immunization policy and procedure manual, all refrigeration requirements set forth by Centers for Disease Control (CDC), monthly ordering and inventory control of vaccines using VTrcks vaccine tracking system and monitoring immunization imports to Children and Hoosiers Immunization Program (CHIRP) via HL7.</p> <p>Oversees yearly audit of immunization program by ISDH staff, provides yearly immunization training of staff and maintains training logs.</p> <p>Trains new staff nurses on policies, procedures, and duties as listed for position of Public Health Nurse.</p> <p>Performs as Senior Nurse in absence of Director of Nursing as point of contact for staff.</p> <p>Performs duties of Public Health Nurse, including:</p> <p>Periodically assisting with tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment program, including administering/interpreting Mantoux tests for children and adults; maintaining detailed records; administering medications, counseling/explaining treatment and universal health precautions and monitoring adherence; conducting periodic follow-up tests and testing contacts for disease spread; and communicating with medical personnel regarding patient care. Providing TB medication both latent and active tuberculosis. Performs directly observed therapy (DOT) for all cases of active TB, involving watching individuals take each dose of medication for 6 to 9 months.</p> <p>Periodically assists in investigating reports of communicable diseases according to ISDH and CDC guidelines, including interviewing, educating, and testing patients and their contacts, maintaining records, communicating with/reporting to ISDH, and conducting follow-up interviews.</p> <p>Periodically assists in testing children exposed to lead, including taking blood samples, assisting with forms, forwarding results to parents and physicians, and conducting home visits. Reports elevated levels to ISDH and conducts case management of assigned cases.</p> <p>Periodically performs pregnancy testing, counseling and referrals for women who may be pregnant, including testing urine samples, assisting with forms, giving written documentation, and referrals to agencies to assists with pregnancy. Periodically reports to ISDH as required,</p> <p>Periodically conducts home visits for high risk infants, including assessing and implementing appropriate nursing care plans, educating parents regarding parenting, and making referrals to community service agencies as appropriate.</p> <p>Promotes community health education, including providing oral and printed information to patients and office/clinic visitors.</p> <p>Follows and adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966 (HIPAA) guideline for protected health information (PHI).</p> <p>Maintains current knowledge of public health issues by periodically attending conferences and seminars.</p> <p>Performs related duties as assigned.</p> <p>I. JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred, and current Indiana registered nurse license, and certifications of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and current certification in Basic Tuberculosis and Skin Test Course.</p> <p>Working knowledge of and ability to apply state and local public health regulations, accepted principles, practices and common issues in public health nursing, including, but not limited to, administering immunizations and potential complications, tuberculosis control, communicable disease symptoms/treatment/control, lead screening/testing, and public health education.</p> <p>Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports.</p> <p>Ability to effectively examine and screen individuals, assess needs, and provide appropriate information, treatment, assistance, and referrals.</p> <p>Ability to properly use various medical equipment, including stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, syringes, lancets, filter paper, and thermometer.</p> <p>Ability to comply all employer/department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.</p> <p>Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County personnel, ISDH, health care providers, school personnel, community organizations, local Family and Social Services Administration, children, and adults, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.</p> <p>Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, including computer, printer, telephone, copier, fax machine and scanner.</p> <p>Ability to physically perform essential duties of the position.</p> <p>Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.</p> <p>Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions/directions, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.</p> <p>Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.</p> <p>Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.</p> <p>Follows and adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) guideline for protected health information (PHI).</p> <p>Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements and HIPAA.</p> <p>Ability to occasionally work extended and/or evening hours, occasionally work weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for home visits and conferences, sometimes overnight.</p> <p>Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.</p> <p>As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within ten days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i).</p> <p>The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.</p> <p>II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:</p> <p>Incumbent's duties are broad in scope, involving many variables and considerations. Incumbent performs according to standard practices of the profession and department policies and procedures, exercising independent judgment in adapting to varying work environments, and determining appropriate treatment and referrals for individuals.</p> <p>III. RESPONSIBILITY:</p> <p>Incumbent applies standardized practices to specific cases, discussing unusual/unprecedented situations with supervisor as needed. Incumbent receives general supervision, with work reviewed for technical accuracy, soundness of judgment, and compliance with legal requirements and department policies.</p> <p>IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:</p> <p>Incumbent regularly communicates with co-workers, other County personnel, ISDH, health care providers, school personnel, community service organizations, local Department of Family and Child Services, children, and adults, for purposes of exchanging and explaining information, coordinating nursing operations, providing health screening/treatment/education, and supervising and directing personnel.</p> <p>Incumbent reports directly to Director of Nursing.</p> <p>V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>Incumbent performs duties in a standard office, clinic, and at various residential sites, such as patient homes and institutions, involving sitting for long periods, standing/walking for long periods, sitting/walking at will, keyboarding, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, close vision, depth perception, hearing sounds/communication, speaking clearly, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds, and exposure to noise, odors, and potentially hostile/violent persons.</p> <p>Incumbent is exposed to normal hazards associated with driving, and with public health nursing, such as communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens, for which universal health precautions must be followed to ensure safety of self and others.</p> <p>Incumbent occasionally works extended and/or evening hours, occasionally works weekend hours, and occasionally travels out of town for home visits and conferences, sometimes overnight.</p> <p>APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</p> <p>The job description for the position of Senior Nurse/Immunization Coordinator for the Health Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.</p> <p>Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.</p>