What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse II position at Lee County Government?
General Definition of Work: Lee County Health Department is looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual to fill our Public Health Nurse II position. This is intermediate level professional nursing work in providing primary, preventive, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in Public Health programs. Employees independently demonstrate and implement techniques of nursing care and counsel for promotion of health and prevention of disease through outreach in homes and schools, serving as team leader for a sub-group within a larger project and/or serving as charge nurses in clinics. Employees will be expected to assist in data collection and review in any project that they are associated with.
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; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; 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 making 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; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.
Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.
Administering the Class: Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a master’s in public health, will be required to complete the “Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing” course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
Application Process: Please submit a Lee County Application, resume, transcript and cover letter to the Lee County Human Resources Office, at 408 Summit Drive/ PO Box 1968, Sanford, NC 27331. Application process can also be reached via
https://leecountync.gov/Departments/HumanResources/Employment/HowtoApply
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64,290.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Infectious Disease
- Primary Care
- Public Health
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Sanford, NC 27330 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sanford, NC 27330: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,290
