Montgomery County Health Department is hiring a Full-Time Registered Nurse. 

Benefits:  This is a contract position.  The hours will be 37.5 hours per week. 

Starting Salary:   $20-$25 per hour, negotiable based on experience.  

The Minimum Education, Training or Experience.:   Nursing License.  ADN or BSN Nursing is acceptable.

General Duties:  Responsible for infectious disease monitoring for Montgomery County which includes surveillance, conducting disease investigations, and assisting with management of community outbreaks.

Responsible for all functions of the employee health program which will include ensuring employees are compliant with TB assessments/skin testing, fit testing, and vaccinations.  Assist with updating internal employee health policies and manuals to ensure compliance with OSHA and Respiratory and Blood borne Pathogen Plans and SDS sheets/manual.

Participate as an integral team member, collaborating with various departments and colleagues, including the Health Department Director, the Director of Nursing, Human Resources, the Environmental Director and others as needed to advocate for employee illnesses, and disease outbreaks.

Provide case management and treatment as indicated for clients with TB Infection and active TB Disease which can include direct observations of therapy, home visits, tracking and conducting investigations, providing education, and treating contacts of active tuberculosis patients.  Work closely with the Director of Nursing and contracted Infectious Disease Provider in this role.

Conduct COVID-19 surveillance for Montgomery County and assist with outbreaks when needed.  Duties may include providing education and/or information to staff, physicians, clients, and the public on current CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 as well as local disease trends.

Collaborate closely with and report directly to the Director of Nursing.

Provide clinic services including but not limited to WIC, Immunizations, and STI testing, and treatment as needed.  Work special events in disease prevention efforts such as vaccination events and outreach.