Registered Nurse III

Location : Alva - 511 Barnes Street\n\nSalary : up to $63,280.80, based on education and experience\n\nFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time\n\nWork Schedule : Monday - Friday\n\nPrimary Hours : 8am – 5pm\n\nPosition Description\n\nThe Registered Nurse III is responsible for providing direct care services at county health departments with primary responsibility being quality improvement efforts of clinical services and management of community health initiatives such as chronic disease programs and childhood vaccination efforts to improve health outcomes.\n\nPosition Responsibilities / Essential Functions\n\nThe functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following : \n

• Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.\n
• Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.\n
• Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.\n
• Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.\n
• Provides supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborates with other professionals in the management of health care.\n
• Delegate tasks that may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.\n
• Assures quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.\n
• Performs specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared\n
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.\n
• Other duties as assigned.\n\nOther Duties\n
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.\n
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nRequirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience.\n\nApplication Requirements\n
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.\n
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.\n\nValued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities\n\nRequired at this level include knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments. Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. In addition, this job requires, knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures. Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training.\n\nPhysical Demands And Work Environment\n\nMust be able to move to provide examinations 80% of the time. Combination of office and exam offices. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Use of N-95 respirator is required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.