What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse I/Float position at Franklin County Government?
General Statement of Duties
Under direction of the FCHD Director of Nursing, and supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, this position provides direct clinical work within all our local health department programs including Child Health; Family Planning; Maternal Health; Adult Health; Immunizations; STD, Nurse Clinic; and in our Communicable Disease program when needed.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Fluency in Spanish/English preferred, but not required.
Other Information
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.
Required Immunizations:
The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment:
Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment
Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity
Evidence of Tdap vaccine
Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
Franklin County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. Benefit options include medical and dental insurance; elective supplemental insurance options such as short-term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required); generous paid leave that includes 13 county-observed paid holidays per year; an employee wellness program inclusive of a county sponsored gym and an employee assistance program.
