Duties include presenting in-service education and training programs in pediatric orthopedic nursing procedures for public health, home health and visiting nursing staff.
Work is performed under the supervision of a public health physician.
Provides pediatric and pediatric orthopedic nursing care for program clients, in the home and at treatment centers, including such testing, exercises and other therapeutic treatments as may be required. Provides instruction for patient, family and others concerned with treatment. Measures, fits and adjusts orthotic and prosthetic devices and explains purpose, use and limitations. Provides consultation concerning care needs of specific children to teachers, school nurses and others. Provides educational and consultation services regarding various handicapping conditions to a variety of clinical and lay groups.