Health Services Nurse in Bismarck, North Dakota at Bismarck, City of (ND)

This position is responsible for providing nursing services to individuals, families and the community.
• Maintains inventory of health care supplies, including laboratory supplies and medications.
• Provides nursing services to all age groups.
• Provides health screenings and clinical assessments.
• Provides health education services to the community; assists in programs and promotions.
• Performs assessments for communicable diseases.
• Provides health counseling and education on the prevention of communicable diseases.
• Implements physician's orders.
• Develops client care plans; provides comprehensive case management by coordinating with health care and social service providers.
• Provides health education to clients, family members and the community.
• Participates in conferences and educational meetings.
• Maintains client records, program activity records, and required reports.
• Completes and submits necessary medical and statistical reports and data.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities; reports for special assignments during public health emergencies and disaster situations.
• Performs related duties.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Dakota.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care.
• Knowledge of patient assessment principles.
• Knowledge of insurance and coding requirements.
• Skill in the provision of nursing care to patients.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.