Job Description

Title: Public Health Nurse - School Liaison

Status: Full-time

Compensation: $59,476 - $72,581

Description:


The City of Fishers is seeking a full-time Public Health Nurse (PHN) - School Liaison to join our Health Department. This role is supported by Health First Indiana funding. As the designated school liaison, this role will work closely with Fishers K-12 schools, preschools and daycares, to support Fishers schools in public health response and prevention activities. This role is also a member of the public health nursing team, which includes providing clinical and case management support for other FHD programs.


Examples of Duties:


Serve as the primary public health resource for all public, private, and charter K-12 schools, plus preschools and daycares Collaborate on student health and wellness initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance school health programs Ensure schools meet health-related requirements including vision/hearing screenings, dental health and immunizations. Conduct quarterly school meetings and attend state-level school liaison sessions Assess school health needs and develop comprehensive plans to address identified Educate families on child development, immunizations, and preventive health Create individualized health care plans supporting client's unique needs Conduct home visits to monitor individual and family health needs Deliver educational resources on infectious disease prevention and health promotion Connect families with appropriate community resources and services Participate in public health emergency response activities Support other public health programs and initiatives as assigned Adapt to changing public health priorities and emerging community needs Contribute to special projects and cross-functional team efforts Embrace new responsibilities that enhance community health outcomes Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality Manage medical supply inventory Stay current with best practices through professional development

Minimum Qualifications:


Highly prefer bachelor's degree in nursing but would consider an associate degree; Must possess an active RN licensure by the State of Indiana; Must have an active IN Driver's License with a record that allows the ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle; Must have access to personal vehicle to use throughout the work day and current automobile insurance; Must have at least 1 year of experience working directly with patients and medical providers as a nurse with a preference for those with experience in school-based nursing and/or pediatric nursing; Role requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences including those who are non-native English speakers; This position is required to maintain all required licenses and certifications; Ability to successfully complete both the National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification and CPR certification within four (4) months of employment; * Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Typically, Nurses are expected to work one evening shift per week (to 7:30pm) and one weekend shift per month (Saturday 8am - 1pm). This schedule could vary based on business needs.