Public Health Nurse (Medical Facility)
ほけんし（いりょうしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Public Health Nurses
Summary
A professional who manages the health of patients and local residents in medical facilities, provides health guidance, health consultations, and more.
Description
Public health nurses in medical facilities work in hospitals and clinics, providing health consultations, health guidance, and lifestyle improvement support to patients, their families, and local residents. Specifically, they handle follow-up on health checkup results, planning and operation of disease prevention programs, infectious disease countermeasures and hygiene management, health education through collaboration with communities, and more. As members of the healthcare team, they collaborate with doctors, nurses, dietitians, and others to provide comprehensive care through multidisciplinary teamwork. Through clinical experience, they offer support that considers patients' life backgrounds from a medical and public health perspective, bolstering the health management systems of medical institutions.
Future Outlook
With the progress of aging and rising health awareness, the role in prevention and public health areas in medical institutions is expanding, and demand is expected to remain stable. Expectations for public health nurses with expertise are increasing with the promotion of community-based integrated care and medical collaboration.
Personality Traits
Excellent observational skills / Has cooperativeness / Has empathy / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Face-to-Face Work / Multidisciplinary Team / Shift
Career Path
New Public Health Nurse → Chief Public Health Nurse → Management Position (Section Chief/Department Head) → Public Health Specialist
Required Skills
Basic Epidemiology / Health Consultation / Health Guidance Planning / Infectious Disease Countermeasures Knowledge / Lifestyle Disease Prevention
Recommended Skills
Clinical Experience / Community Collaboration Skills / Motivational Interviewing / Public Health
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with patients and multiple professions is required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because updates to medical knowledge and public health techniques are necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there are many opportunities to collaborate with multiple professions such as doctors and nurses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because specialized quantitative analysis is often handled by other professions. |
Related Qualifications
- Nurse License
- Public Health Nurse License
Aliases
- Hospital Public Health Nurse
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