| Job Title |
Nurse, Staff, Community Health |
| Job Description |
Instructs Individuals And Families In Health Education And
Disease Prevention In Community Health Agency: Visits Homes To
Determine Patient And Family Needs, Develops Plan To Meet Needs,
And Provides Nursing Services. Instructs Family In Care And
Rehabilitation Of Patient, And In Maintenance Of Health And
Prevention Of Disease For Family Members. Gives Treatments To
Patient Following Physician's Instructions. Assists Community
Members And Health Field Personnel To Assess, Plan For, And
Provide Needed Health And Related Services. Refers Patients With
Social And Emotional Problems To Other Community Agencies For
Assistance. Teaches Home Nursing, Maternal And Child Care, And
Other Subjects Related To Individual And Community Welfare.
Participates In Programs To Safeguard Health Of Children,
Including Child Health Conferences, School Health, Group
Instruction For Parents, And Immunization Programs. Assists In
Preparation Of Special Studies And In Research Programs.
Directs Treatment Of Patient By Nurse, Licensed Practical
(medical Ser.) 079.374-014 And Home Attendant (personal Ser.)
354.377-014. Cooperates With Families, Community Agencies, And
Medical Personnel To Arrange For Convalescent And Rehabilitative
Care Of Sick Or Injured Persons. May Specialize In One Phase Of
Community Health Nursing, Such As Clinical Pediatrics Or
Tuberculosis.
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