Registered Nurse II – Temporary

About the Role

The Registered Nurse II - Temporary is responsible for providing professional nursing services to clients in a variety of settings for the Comanche County Health Department. This position serves in areas such as child health, family planning, WIC, general communicable disease, and sexually transmitted disease clinics. Additionally, this role may be called upon to address expanded needs during disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, or natural/manmade disasters.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in child health, family planning, WIC, general communicable disease, and sexually transmitted disease clinics.
• Participate in community health education programs and provide direction to community health workers and clinical support staff.
• Promote tobacco cessation, immunization for communicable disease prevention, sexually transmitted disease education, obesity awareness and prevention, and pregnancy prevention.
• Respond to public health emergencies, including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or catastrophic events.
• Ensure presence in the office as an essential function of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or a Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• One year of professional nursing experience, OR a Bachelor's in Nursing with a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse.

Skills

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques.
• Understanding of health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing management of healthcare resources.
• Ability to develop, organize, and implement effective nursing care plans.
• Skill in assessing patient, family, and community needs and providing appropriate interventions.
• Proficiency in counseling, teaching, and directing non-licensed personnel to ensure quality care.
• Familiarity with federal and state rules, accreditation standards, and preventive health practices.

Pay

The salary for this position is up to $32.69 hourly, based on education and experience.

Schedule

Part-time, Monday – Friday, primary hours 8-5, up to 19 hours per week.

Location

1010 S Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK.

Additional Information

Applicants must provide documentation of required education, certification, or licensure at the time of application. All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Physical demands include the ability to move and provide examinations 80% of the time, with a combination of office and exam room work. Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations may occur.