PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Public Health Nurse
(Job Opening ID #510577)
Full-time positionavailable with KCMO’s Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention Division, 2400 TroostNormal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Performs work directed towards the goals of risk assessment, risk reduction, and optimal sexual health status for individuals, families and communities with the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic. Works with Disease Intervention Specialists to facilitate and navigate referrals and provide case management for individuals with high-risk behavior. Represents the department as a designated specialist or spokesperson for area of assignment in a wide range of contacts. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals in other department programs, state and local agencies and the community. Must be able to work in diverse environments as cross training in all Public Health Clinic areas will occur. REQUIRES licensure as a registered nurse as determined by the MO State Board of Nursing or a state having reciprocity with the state of Missouri. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. Possession of a current license or temporary permit (for transfer from other states). Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. As a condition of employment with the City of KCMO Health Department, all new employees will be required to submit or provide documentation of receiving an Influenza (Flu) Vaccination.Salary Range: $24.96-$39.01/hour.Applications accepted until position is filled. Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/careers. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.