Roles of the CH/PH Nurse Flashcards
What are the three expected roles of beginning professionals in nursing?
- Health care provider
- Researcher
- Manager leader
What is the role of a health care provider in public health nursing?
Using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, administer medications or IV therapy
What is a health educator’s responsibility in public health nursing?
Share information to groups and organize formal and nonformal health education sessions
What are examples of formal health education sessions?
Mother’s class for teenage pregnancy, senior citizen class
What is an example of a nonformal health education session?
Health teaching at an individual level during patient interactions
What does a program implementer do in public health nursing?
Develop programs for the population served, such as cervical cancer screening and smoking cessation
What are the responsibilities of a manager in public health nursing?
Manage resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring goals are achieved with minimal effort and cost
What is the difference between effective and efficient resource management?
Effective: achieves goals; Efficient: achieves goals with lesser effort and cost
List some resources that a public health nurse manages.
Time, manpower
What is the role of a community organizer in public health nursing?
Work with people to develop their own organization and support self-compliance
What is an example of a community organizing effort?
Self-help group for individuals with diabetes
What does an advocate of health equity and social justice do?
Speak for marginalized populations and advocate for their best interests
What is the role of a researcher/epidemiologist in public health nursing?
Process and analyze data to identify trends and predict public health issues
What types of data does an epidemiologist work with?
Environmental data, vital statistics
What are the sub-roles of a public health nurse as an epidemiologist?
- Researcher
- Participant in epidemiologic investigations
- Statistician
What tools can be used for presenting municipal health statistics?
Graphs and tables
What is a key responsibility of a health monitor in the community?
Process, analyze, and disseminate health information to decision makers
True or False: A public health nurse’s patient is part of the health system.
True
What is the role of a Leader?
Influences and motivates the subordinates
Leaders play a crucial role in guiding their teams towards achieving goals.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Supervisor?
Scheduling and staffing
Supervisors ensure that the right number of staff is available to meet operational needs.
What does a Trainor do?
Conducts sessions to equip staff, provides information among peers, and enhances knowledge for proficient healthcare delivery
Trainors are essential for ongoing education and skill development in healthcare.
What is the function of a Property Custodian?
Inventories, budgets, and requisitions supplies, including expirations of vaccines
Property custodians manage resources effectively to ensure availability and compliance.
What does an Environmental Manager ensure?
The workplace and environment are conducive to health, including good lighting, good ventilation, and proper disposal
Environmental managers focus on creating a safe and healthy work environment.
