PT Nurse
Public Health Nurse - Part Time
Pay Range: $24.40 - $35.50 per Hour
The Public Health Nurse promotes and protects the health of populations through disease prevention, health
education, and advocacy with a focus on community health and addressing health disparities.
Typical Tasks
The duties listed below are intended to be illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
related to, or a logical assignment to the position.
Provide nursing services to homebound Springdale residents
1. Provide instruction to the patients and/or their family members on medication management.
2. Maintain confidential records for each patient.
Provide nursing services in the health Department clinic
1. Coordinate immunization clinics.
2. Manage inventory immunization/vaccine supplies
3. Administer immunizations.
4. Order, receive, and reconcile immunizations and materials.
5. Maintain records for each patient ensuring that vaccine information is entered into the database.
6. Administer medications and treatments to patient based on physician’s directives and/or prescribed treatment plan.
7. Administer health screenings.
8. Perform patient assessments.
9. Participate in emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and planning.
10. Refer patients for follow-up care/resources if appropriate.
11. Attend professional and educational meetings for professional development and/or to maintain licensure.
12. Advocate for public health programs and resources.
13. Perform other community health related duties as assigned.