Public Health Nurse III

General Definition of Work:

This position functions as the HIV/STD/HEPATITIS B & C Coordinator. This entails the coordination andfollow-up of communicable diseases including, but not limited to, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Contact treatment and follow-up are duties of this position. Other duties include back-up for Tuberculosis Control/Communicable Disease/Immunization Programs. This position also functions as the Respiratory Protection Coordinator for the Lee County Health Department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge 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 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 other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to accurately record 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:

Completion of approximately three months of training that includes both a didactic and on-the-job supervision phase in the expanded role specialty to which assigned AND 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 [Note: three months training can be obtained concurrently with other experience required for position].

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. Experience in a field of nursing that is closely related to the anticipated work assignment can be substituted for Public Health experience for hiring purposes; however, the employee will also be required to complete the “Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing” course or objectively demonstrate an adequate understanding of Public Health practice within 1 year of employment.

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/how_to_apply_for_positions/index.php .

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $67,505.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,505