Public / Community Health Nurse
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
At a Glance
Public / Community Health Nurse earns an average of $63,750/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 1.3 years. Top skills: Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Planning.
$63,750/yr
Bachelor's degree
1.3 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Nursing
Nursing Care
Case Management
Group Therapy
Nursing Research
Mental Health Nursing
Community Mental Health Services
Community Health
Inpatient Care
Public Health Nursing
Developmental Disabilities
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Management
Nursing Practices
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Expert Witness
Medication Dispensation
Common Skills (10)
Planning
Teaching
Communication
Professionalism
Operations
Multilingualism
Customer Service
Coordinating
Management
Teamwork
Certifications (3)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Valid Driver's License
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
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