Several full-time positions available with the Health Department, Communicable Disease Prevention, Adult Immunizations, Tuberculosis Clinic, and Sexual Health Clinic located at 2400 Troost
Salary Range: $28.96-$44.16/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.;
Sexual Health Clinic: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 13, 2024
Responsibilities
Adult Immunizations: - Provides vaccinations in the Fee For Service, Immigration, and Adult Travel Clinics.
- Exercises good judgment and initiative.
- Provides excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal and excellent customer service skills.
- Assists nurses during community outreach clinics.
Tuberculosis Clinic: - Performs as Public Health Nurse working primarily in the Tuberculosis Clinic.
- Provides nursing care and case management of patients with latent tuberculosis infection and active TB disease.
- Works in concert with Disease Investigative Specialist to provide appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and documentation of case management activities.
- The Public Health Nurse who will fill the Tuberculosis Clinic position should also possess the willingness to work in the following areas: Immunization, and Sexual Health clinics, as training in these areas may be a requirement.
Sexual Health Clinic: - Provides patient care that is 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 patient referrals.
- Provides patient education and care in a manner that affirms all.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals in other department programs, state and local agencies and the community.
Qualifications
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.
Preference given for bilingual. Other Information
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.
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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
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