Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Delaware County, PA
Media, PA

County Nurse

Job Opening: County Nurse Department: Human Resources Posting Date: July 11, 2024 Salary: Depends on Qualifications Summary The County Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing at the County and supporting health and wellness in County employees. Essential Duties The Health Services Office is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (with the exception of County government holidays). The County Nurse will: Provide first aid, basic life support measures, over-the-counter medications, medical information and instruction regarding health issues; monitors blood pressure readings and weight for interested individuals Provide medical attention to employees as well as visitors, jurors, witnesses and prisoners attending court who may become ill or injured while visiting the Court House/Government Center complex Respond as needed to departments within the Court House/Government Center complex in emergency situations to evaluate and treat employees, and/or visitors, jurors, witnesses and prisoners attending court Assist in investigating reports of health hazards such as noxious fumes, excessive dust or noise, etc. and reports conditions to appropriate personnel Maintain a daily log throughout the day of visitors to the Health Services Office Evaluate and document employee Worker's Compensation injuries and fills out an Incident Report for each incident Make reports of injuries to the Personnel Department Evaluate, document and complete Incident Reports for injuries to visitors, jurors, witnesses and prisoners attending court Assist with annual employee influenza vaccination program Serve on the Wellness Committee and coordinate various health initiatives, including blood drives Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing (BSN) Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Experience in the Community or Public Health field Current CPR / First Aid certification Excellent interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to prepare and maintain good nursing records and reports Ability to maintain confidential information and handle confidential matters A valid driver's license is required Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA Contact To apply, go to Neo.gov.