GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs broad professional public health nursing functions, including responsibility for planning, organizing and performing related work; coordinates various health programs among health and social service agencies; develops related program activities; works independently under general supervision; performs related duties as required.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
Participate in evaluating health trend and define, assess, and understand the health status of populations, determinants of health and illness, factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention, and factors influencing the use of health services.
Perform basic public health sciences including behavioral and social sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental public health, and prevention of chronic and infectious diseases and injuries.
Coordinates health services among Genesee County Health Department, hospitals, physicians, other health professionals and social agencies;
Improves referral system and provides greater access to health services for persons in need;
Works to promote and maintain the health of individuals, families and the community through teaching, counseling and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures;
Assists in evaluating health needs and participates in the planning and implementation of various public health programs;
Organizes and instructs volunteers or other community professionals;
Develops and coordinates implementation of special programs;
Provides routine direction to other employees;
Prepares reports and maintains records as required;
Collects appropriate data to perform quality assurance and evaluate programs.
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