PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I 2020
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
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 professional supervisors. 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;
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 countywide 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.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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 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.
R7/15/16
Competitive