What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse I 118002202 position at Cumberland County, NC?
Position Overview
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
This is beginning level professional nursing work in providing preventive and prenatal care to individuals and families in the Maternal Health Program. Employee demonstrates and implements techniques of nursing care and counsels for promotion of health and prevention of disease in clinics and other standard settings within an assigned area.
Examples of Duties
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide direct patient care.
- Collect and report basic patient data.
- Considerable contact with other community agencies.
- May be assigned to an outreach clinic assignment that is similar to regular in-house assignment.
- Participate in program or agency-wide planning and quality assurance activities.
This position may require the nurse to provide contraception methods subject to appropriate training and staffing cross-coverage needs.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Necessary Special Qualifications - A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://naces.org
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
- Understanding of best practices, safety standards, and therapeutic outcomes related to the specific area(s) of practice.
- Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities.
- Working knowledge of available resources and organizations.
- 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 relationship.
- Ability to accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions.
- Some ability to oversee the work of others.
- Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, accessing information.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
