Job Description

Community Health Nurse

Joplin Health Department

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical examination, and drug screening (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose

Performs a variety of professional nursing work in the areas of disease prevention, communicable disease control, community health education, and promoting early prenatal care.

Schedule

8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday.


11 paid Holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.

Salary & Benefits

Starting at $24.031 per hour, depending on experience.

The City provides health insurance for employees and their immediate family members. The City pays 100% of the premium for the employees and a portion of the premium for family coverage.

Additional Benefits include:

• 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year + 3 paid "floating holidays" per year**
• Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
• Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
• Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
• Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
• Missouri LAGERS Retirement - employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
• Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
• Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

**Floating holiday accruals depend on employee's start date.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or graduation from an accredited program leading to eligibility to sit for the exam to become a Registered Nurse.

Experience : No prior experience is required. Prefer some previous nursing experience or public health experience.

Licenses and Certifications : Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license; Registered Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (CPR); TB training and Principles of Epidemiology when offered by the State of Missouri.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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