Public Health Nurse I - Clinic

Hours:  Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., evening and weekend hours possible.

This position is responsible for providing nursing service in the Public Health Clinic of the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds and with interpretation skills are encouraged to apply.

Duties include providing nursing triage, assessment, intervention, and evaluation with the goal of connecting clients to needed sources of health care.

Duties also include immunization administration and education to children and adults and completing health assessments, treatment and education in assigned clinics such as the Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic.

Position will work with the poor and uninsured and multiple community partners.Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge of community resources, the nursing process, communicable and chronic disease, client readiness for change, and social determinants of health is desired.Qualifications:  Graduation from a baccalaureate degree nursing program accredited by The National League for Nursing.

Necessary Special Requirements:  Valid license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Nebraska.  Valid driver's license.