What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse III (CMHRP Care Manager) position at Johnston County?
The Johnston County Health Department has a vacancy for a Public Health Nurse III/CMHRP Care Manager.
Position functions as CMHRP Care Manager, enrolling pregnant women for Pregnancy Care Management. This will involve a case management approach for pregnant women who are identified as being at risk for poor birth outcomes with a primary focus on the organization of services and resources to respond to the health care needs of identified pregnant women throughout Johnston County. Employee will work with medical providers throughout Johnston County, marketing the program to ensure all eligible women have the opportunity to be enrolled. Experience in public health obstetrical care preferred.
Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and make decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers 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; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.
Minimum Education and Experience for Program Manager, Clinic Coordinator, or Home Health Role - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications – A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.
Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time.
*Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Qualification for the position and salary determination are based on years of experience. Failure to document your complete work history may affect the qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.
PLEASE NOTE: Final candidates’ subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).
Salary : $61,053 - $103,790
