Public Health Nurse - part-time

Performs duties associated with population-based public health. Primary areas of responsibility include working, coordinating, and promoting immunization clinics, performing immunization audits, communicable disease prevention, and teaching health related classes to all age groups.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) and three years of progressively responsible experience in public health preferred. Requires Missouri R.N. License, CPR/AED Certification, and a valid driver’s license.  Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.  Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.  Computer proficiency essential.  Requires ability to speak effectively and respond to questions using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.  

Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Also required to perform operations of a clinic, including standing and sitting, using hands to prepare and administer vaccines, and transporting supplies.  

Typical Working Conditions: Normal office or clinical environment.  May occasionally be exposed to infections or contagious diseases, toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.  May perform work in a variety of settings, including all age groups. Working conditions are typically quiet.

Working Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday 

Background Check
Drug testing
In addition to the application, testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this position.

Position open until filled

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected].

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