What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse I position at Cabarrus Health Alliance?
Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
The Public Health Nurse I provides preventive health care to individuals and families by implementing nursing care and counsel for promotion of health and prevention of disease through visits in clinic. The PHN I will work with physicians, mid-level providers, WIC lab staff and community agencies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer vaccines
- Perform procedures in the clinical setting
- Triage phone calls and walk-ins
- Conduct patient interviews and education
- Assist the clinical providers
- Patient referral and follow-up appointments
Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. One year of experience required for non-BSN degree. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
License: Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Current CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- General knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in public health and related programs
- Knowledge of and ability to apply principles of public health, working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to healthcare
- Working knowledge of available resources for patient population
- Ability to deal tactfully with others, and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
- Must be able to secure the cooperation of clients, elicit needed information, and maintain effective working relationships
- Accurately record services rendered and interpret and explain records
Our Mission
To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
