What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse II - APC position at Craven County, NC?
Salary : $65,166.00 Annually
Location : New Bern, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 10374
Department : Health
Division : Health Services
Opening Date : 12 / 23 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide case management and ensure healthcare services for the Adult Primary Care Clinic.
Essential Functions
95% Clinical
Uses the nursing process to provide case management services to an assigned caseload.
- Completes initial client / family assessments and problem lists.
- Accurately identifies and prioritizes patient problems.
- Performs home, residence telemedicine and phone follow-up as indicated.
- Collaborates with client, physicians, and other providers to develop a comprehensive plan or care.
- Effectively communicates care plans and other client-related activities both verbally and in writing to appropriate personnel and agencies.
- Utilizes clinical skills and assessments to work autonomously in outpatient, community settings and to communicate with physicians and other providers regarding alterations in the plan of care.
- Demonstrates the ability to use teaching, learning and counseling skills.
Assist in the Adult Primary Care Clinics as assigned.
Acts as a client advocate for the development of community resources.
Collaborates effectively with departmental / program staff to achieve goals and objectives.
Maintains and advances knowledge and skills in area of specialization.
Participates in quality improvement (QI) activities.
5% Additional
Maintain an adequate caseload of clients to fund this position.
Maintain certification in CPR.
Serve as an advocate for families in the community.
Participates in audit reviews and program reviews as necessary.
Participates in orientation of students and / or new employees as necessary.
In the event of a disaster will be assigned to a Red Cross Shelter to function as a Health Care Professional.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and / or management.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and 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; general knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as necessary.
Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability 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; some ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others. Must have good verbal and written communication skills, possess the ability to work positively as a team member and be culturally sensitive.
Craven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including :
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by ACS Benefits Services and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own cost.
Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance is provided through the Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier network administered by ACS Benefits Services. It covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own expense.
Life Insurance and AD&D
Craven County provides eligible employees with $10,000 life insurance and accidental dealth and dismemberment coverage through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage and / or dependent coverage at their own expense.
Disability Insurance
Craven County provides eligible employees with $50.00 per week in disability insurance through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional disability insurance at their own cost.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
Craven County contributes 2% of eligible employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 3%.
Annual Leave
Regular full-time employees earn annual leave based upon years of service. Eligible employees begin to accrue annual leave as soon as they start but must complete a six month probationary period before they are eligible to use annual leave.
Two but less than five years of service earns 12 days per year.
Five but less than 10 years of service earns 15 days per year.
10 but less than 20 years of service earns 18 days per year.
20 or more years of service earns 20 days per year.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period. Craven County accepts eligible sick leave from the State of North Carolina, any of its political subdivisions, any local government entity or authority, or municipality in North Carolina.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive 11-14 paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.
Longevity
Eligible employees earn $200 in longevity after five years of service by October 31 of the qualifying year. Longevity benefits increase $25 per year up to a maximum of $1,000.
Merit Program
Craven County offers a merit program. Up to 56% of eligible employees may receive a performance-based merit increase each year.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits to select at their own expense such as Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Care policies, Cancer policies, Long-term Care policies, Hospitalization policies, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan and Aflac.
Employee benefits are subject to change or may be contingent upon funding availability.
Salary : $1,000 - $65,166
