What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse II position at Appalachian District Health Department?
Job Summary: Serves the clients of AppHealthCare by providing preventive, primary care, and public health services.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Seeking a Public Health Nurse with a focus on primary care and public health programs, including Family Planning, Maternal Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Programs, Immunizations, and Communicable Diseases. Work will include close collaboration with medical providers and other clinical staff to provide care throughout the life cycle.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and the assessment of information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,880.00 - $88,287.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sparta, NC 28675
Salary : $55,880 - $88,287
