Public Health Nurse

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Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention Division
Pay Range: $28.96-$44.16 per hour
Work Location: 2400 Troost Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: June 02, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Serve as a Public Health Nurse in Children's and Adult Immunization Clinics, providing safe, timely immunizations to prevent communicable diseases across the community.
• Perform nursing assessments of patients to determine appropriate care, identify risks, and support informed clinical decisions.
• Utilize standing orders to guide immunizations, physical examinations, testing, and treatment, ensuring care is delivered consistently and in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Participate in community health outreach events to expand access to immunizations and promote public health education.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work in the Tuberculosis Clinic as needed, supporting comprehensive communicable disease prevention efforts.
• Apply professional nursing judgment to guide patient care, prioritize safety, and respond appropriately to individual health needs.

What success looks like

• Patients receive accurate assessments and appropriate immunizations in a safe, professional environment.
• Standing orders and clinical protocols are followed consistently and correctly.
• Outreach efforts increase access to preventive care and community awareness.
• Nursing judgment supports high-quality care and positive patient experiences.
• Clinic operations run smoothly with strong collaboration among staff.

What you get

• Stable public-sector employment with long-term job security.
• Opportunities to build experience in immunization services, outreach, and communicable disease prevention.
• Work that has a direct, measurable impact on community health.

Why this role matters
Immunizations are one of the most effective tools for preventing disease and protecting public health. This role helps ensure children and adults have access to safe, evidence-based preventive care while strengthening the City's ability to respond to communicable disease threats. Your work directly supports healthier individuals and safer communities.


Qualifications

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REQUIRES

• Licensure as a registered nurse as determined by the Missouri State Board of Nursing or a state having reciprocity with the state of Missouri.
• Possession of a current license or temporary permit (for transfer from other states).
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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