Location: Chattanooga,TN, USA
Salary: $53,897.00 - $67,372.00 AnnuallyLocation : Chattanooga, TNJob Type: FULL TIMEJob Number: 10/28/2024 - 1626Division: HEALTH SERVICES DIVISIONDepartment: Federal Homeless ProjectOpening Date: 10/28/2024Closing Date: 11/24/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. Under the general supervision of the Operational Manager; provides a variety of specialized public health care nursing services in the areas of assessment, prevention, treatment, case management, quality management, outreach and education to the residents, indigent and underserved populations of women, children and families; may act as a coordinator or lead on assigned program specialty.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.) Minimum QualificationsMust be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in TN. Applicants must also possess current CPR certification and a valid driver's license.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work requires long periods of standing, walking, lifting medical supplies or patients weighing up to 50 pounds, assisting patients in transfers to examination tables, performing routine lab work such as blood draws and specimen collection; extensive contact with infectious diseases, mentally ill or combative patients, home visits, case management and attention to detail. Some positions require occasional travel and on-call duties.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement. 01 To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in TN. Applicants must also possess current CPR certification and a valid driver's license.Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position? Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position. I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position. No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 02 What is your highest level of education completed? I do not have a GED or High School Diploma. GED High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree 03 If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in. 04 How many years of direct work experience do you have in public health nursing? No experience Minimal, less than one year. 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5-6 years 6-7 years 7-8 years 8-9 years 9-10 years 10 years or more 05 How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook? No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook. Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job. Average - I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job. Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job. 06 How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word? No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word. Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job. Average - I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job. Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job. 07 How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel? No experience - I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel. Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job. Average - I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job. Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job. 08 Do you possess an active Registered Nurse's license? Yes No 09 Do you possess an active Tennessee Registered Nurse's license? Yes No 10 Do you possess a current CPR certification? Yes No 11 Do you have direct work experience that required you to provide case management to indigent or underserved populations? Yes No 12 Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position. Yes No 13 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 14 Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces? Yes No 15 The answers you provide in the Supplemental Question portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct? Yes No Required Question