Looking to make an impact on the health of your community? Look no further! Join our team as a Communicable Disease Coordinator. The whole community is your patient at the Dent County Health Center!
Excellent retirement benefits, paid time off, sick time, holidays, and more available to employees.
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The required aspects of the job are:
1) Communicable Disease Coordinator – This nurse is the primary case investigator and reporter for tuberculosis, COVID-19, influenza, and other diseases.
3) STI/State Lab Coordinator – Oversees the sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis programs. Primary contact for resources of the Missouri State Public Health Lab. Promotes safe sex and STI testing and treatment in a non-judgemental and compassionate manner.
2) Assist with general nursing duties when needed – Includes immunizations, lab draws, medication administration, patient assessment, and carrying out physician orders or standing orders. Other aspects which are optional or depending upon the qualifications/interests of the applicant are listed below.
Applicant may work in some or all of these domains.
1) Community Outreach, which may include building relationships with community organizations and members, providing education to the public and area health professionals, and collecting information and data for community health assessment.
2) Substance use disorder – Develop and oversee additional programs to address substance use disorder in Dent County.
3) Accreditation Coordination
4) Other areas according to interest and skill.
Other details
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Public Health
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salem, MO 65560: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
