We’re Hiring: Public Health & Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-Time Registered Nurse (Public Health & Home Health)
Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health
Position Summary
Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health is seeking a compassionate, self-motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to serve in a dual role providing both skilled home health nursing and public health nursing services. This position supports individuals in their homes with skilled nursing care while also assisting with county-wide public health programs focused on prevention, outreach, and community wellness.
Key Responsibilities
Public Health Nursing Duties
- Assist with public health programs including communicable disease follow-up, chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal/child health, and community outreach.
- Conduct case interviews, contact tracing, and client education during communicable disease investigations.
- Provide community-based health education on chronic disease, immunizations, environmental health risks, substance use, and prevention strategies.
- Support public health emergency response efforts during outbreaks, disasters, and community events.
- Offer basic nursing services such as blood pressure screenings, immunizations, and health assessments within scope of public health practice.
- Facilitate referrals to medical, dental, behavioral health, and social support resources.
- Participate in community events, school programs, health fairs, and health promotion initiatives.
- Develop and distribute culturally appropriate health education materials.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records, documentation, and data as required.
- Assist with data collection, program evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
Home Health Nursing Duties
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders and individualized plan of care.
- Complete initial assessment visits and ongoing reassessments of patient needs.
- Initiate, implement, and revise plans of care as needed.
- Deliver nursing services requiring specialized clinical judgment and skills, including preventive and rehabilitative procedures.
- Prepare accurate and timely clinical notes, visit documentation, and care summaries.
- Monitor and communicate patient condition changes to providers and agency leadership.
- Counsel patients and families regarding care needs, medications, and disease management.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care and refer to PT, OT, SLP, or other services as appropriate.
- Supervise, teach, and support Home Health Aides.
- Participate in care conferences, in-service trainings, peer review, and quality improvement activities.
- Complete OASIS assessments and related documentation within required timeframes.
- Participate in scheduled on-call rotation as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Two years of nursing experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Commitment to public health principles, health promotion, and equitable access to care.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with diverse populations.
- Acceptance of mission, vision, & values of Mitchell County Public Health & Home Health.
Work Environment
- Provides care in client homes, the agency office, and various community settings.
- Requires travel within the county; mileage reimbursement provided. Some out of county travel for scheduled trainings & conferences.
- Involves moderate to heavy lifting, extended standing, bending, and physical activity as needed in both home health and public health roles.
Supervision
- Home Health Duties: Supervised by Clinical Manager/Administrator.
- Public Health Duties: Supervised by Public Health Coordinator/Administrator.
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us at 641-832-3500 or visit our office for more information.
Resumes can be emailed to lhuisman@mitchellcoia.us
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Posted December 3, 2025
