What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - 40001036 position at Durham County?
Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
DATE POSTED : NOVEMBER 14, 2024
CLOSING DATE : OPEN UNTIL FILLED
HIRING RANGE :
64,093.00 - $86,488.00
POSITION NUMBER : 40001928
JOB TYPE :
FULL-TIME, 100% (37.5 HOURS)
- Click here NC 05014 for full details of job classification and description.
- This position is eligible for a $6,000.00 sign on bonus.
- This posting is subject to close without prior notification.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
The primary purpose of this position is to independently plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of individuals in need of immunizations, to assist in the investigation of all reported cases of vaccine preventable disease and other communicable disease as assigned; to assist with investigation of animal bites to a human and assure proper prophylaxis if indicated; to provide education to healthcare providers and the public re : vaccine-preventable disease and the importance of immunization. To conduct communicable disease screenings on all refugees seen in the clinic, administer vaccinations to all refugees as needed, provide necessary follow-up and referral, and assist with change of status applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS :
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS REQUIREMENTS :
Primary work hours are between the hours of 8 : 30 AM and 5 : 00 PM. Employee is subject to be called upon at any time 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 incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response as requested by the Health Director.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :
Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and / or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following :
Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.
Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $64,093 - $86,488
