PUBLIC
HEALTH NURSE I (SPANISH SPEAKING) 2019
Under general supervision, an employee in this
class performs public health nursing services for individuals and families in
home, schools, clinics, institutions, or other assigned areas. The incumbent is responsible for assessing
the health and nursing care needs of patients and families and providing
nursing care as needed. Work is
performed in accordance with public health nursing practices, administrative
policies, and directives of supervisors.
The work differs from that of a Public Health Nurse I in that the
incumbent assists Spanish-speaking clients by interpreting department policy,
providing assistance with health related forms, and translating medical
information. Depending upon assignment,
the incumbent may be responsible for training and supervising registered
professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and other staff involved in the
care of patients within an assigned bureau or program. Work is reviewed by technical supervisors
through conferences, visits with nurses, and by evaluation of reports. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Instructs
patients in proper dietary habits, special exercise, personal hygiene, infant
care, disease prevention, bedside care and similar relevant health practices;
Assists Spanish-speaking clients by interpreting department policy,
providing assistance with health related forms, and translating medical
information;
Conducts disease investigations, including clinical
and administrative work;
Makes home visits to residents for public health or other healthcare
purposes (e.g. screening, assessment, individual education, or administration
of medications);
Participates in community-wide emergency public
health preparedness activities and public health responses to emergency events;
Participates in community public health education and
disease control programs; participates in county-wide surveys on health
programs;
Responds to calls from residents and takes action to
assist them in obtaining appropriate health care;
Contacts outside departments or agencies for
assistance in public health programs;
Visits migrant and summer rehabilitative camps to
promote and instruct in public health principles and practices;
Participates in
staff meetings and regional conferences to aid in the professional growth and
development of public health programs;
Performs necessary office procedures for assigned
cases, including research, records maintenance and report preparation and
submission.
May work in the field in
settings away from the office.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of
public health nursing; good knowledge of the epidemiological approach to the
prevention and control of disease; good knowledge of the administrative
organization of public health procedures and social services within a
community; good knowledge and understanding of the physical behavior of
individuals throughout a normal life span; skill in the application of nursing
techniques; ability to instruct patients and personnel in public health
practices and procedures; ability to read and converse fluently in Spanish;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients
from various educations, economic and cultural backgrounds; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college
with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
At the time of appointment and
during employment in this title, candidates must possess a Professional
Registered Nurse's License issued by the New York State Education Department.
At the time of appointment and during employment in
this title, candidates will be required to possess a valid license to operate a
motor vehicle in New York State.
Candidates
must meet federal and New York State employee health requirements, including
but not limited to immunizations, for the programs in which they are assigned.
There will be a qualifying Spanish language
examination.
R 7/15/16
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive