Public Health Nurse 1 – Nurse Disease Investigator

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of the Health Department.
• Conducts epidemiological investigations by notifying medical providers and/or employers,
  interviewing clients and others involved, collecting follow-up specimens, coordinating and/or
  providing post-exposure prophylaxis and completing documentation per local, state and federal
  guidelines.
• Conducts literature reviews and assists in preparing reports from analysis of surveillance data,
  literature reviews, and other information sources using behavioral science, demographic and
  epidemiologic analytical techniques and evaluation.
• Attends continuing education seminars, conferences and meetings to maintain awareness of new
  techniques in epidemiology and infection control.
• Provides orientation and continuing education to employees, area medical providers, professional
  colleagues and student nurses. Promotes awareness of and interest in clinical programs among
  civic, school and community groups, target populations and the media through speaking
  engagements.
• Attends health department staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Assists in other programs as necessary for accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
• Administers immunizations according to CDC and ACIP protocols.
• Participates in after-hour activities including outbreak and emergency response as needed.
• Administers and interprets tuberculosis screening tests, provides Directly Observed Therapy
  (DOT) to patients with LTBI and TB Disease, assist in investigations of tuberculosis.
• Performs phlebotomist services.
  Consults with Health Officer, if indicated, referring patients to specialist if recommended.
• Diagnoses, treats and completes follow-up activities including explaining disease, lab results,
  how disease is transmitted, issuing treatment guidelines and establishing follow-up appointment
  schedule.
• Completes case detection activities, interviewing for exposure history, counseling, referring,
  educating and initiating contact follow-up cards.
• Develops, recommends and initiates new methods of presenting and interpreting health related
  information to community.
• Promotes awareness of and interest in departmental programs among civic and community
  groups, target populations, and news media through educational workshops, and public speaking
  engagements.
• Supports and assists other Health Department programs, clinic and resource agencies.
  Attends continuing education seminars, conferences and meetings to maintain awareness of new
  techniques in nursing field.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Nursing degree with coursework in epidemiology, health education, biostatistics, or related field.
• Possession of an Indiana State license to practice as a Registered Nurse and professional liability insurance (if applicable).
• Requires knowledge of principles, practices, current developments and techniques related to epidemiology, public health, disease outbreak investigations, treatment and prevention.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, departments, organizations and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and news media regarding outbreak status.
• Ability to follow all personnel policies and rules of the organization.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Our benefits make Vanderburgh County Health Department an exceptional place to work. We offer:

• Starting salary: $62,400
• Comprehensive benefits package, including: 5 vacation days after the first 6 months and 10 per year with expanded vacation after 5 years and 15 paid holidays annually; medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability insurance; life insurance.
• Workforce Development including ongoing training, and promotional opportunities.
• Flexible work hours; 40-hour work week with very occasional weekend assignments. Full time, usual hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M–F, with lunch breaks. May be required to work occasional evenings with the ability to flex these hours. 
• A guaranteed pension plan after meeting pension benefit requirements, Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF).
• Opportunities for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible workers.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and welcoming environment. Affirmative action commitment.
• Employees will receive fully funded trainings and certifications throughout their onboarding process and workforce development during their employment.  
• Vanderburgh County Health Department is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Vanderburgh County Health Department will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Vanderburgh County Health Department at 812-435-2400.