What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse II position at Macon County Public Health?
Responsibilities
The Public Health Nurse provides skilled, professional public health nursing services to patients, citizens and customers in Public Health. Work is performed in accordance with the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act, agency regulations, and program procedures, provider orders and evidence-based public health nursing practice. Work may be performed in health clinics or in the community setting. Performs health assessments and documentation, provides health education and medical guidance to patients. Makes referrals to medical specialists and community organizations. Hours of work are generally 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional evening & weekend hours to meet the needs of the consumers and/or to respond to public health initiatives or emergencies.
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 Training and Experience • Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. • A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing. • Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree that 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 the Health Services Commission Rule.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must register online or in person with NCWorks. A State application (PD-107) is required and may be obtained at and submitted to the NC Works Career Center 23 Macon Avenue Franklin, N.C. Mail to: 5 West Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 and must be submitted on or before the closing date. Online applications are not available. Please include 3 references with contact information and a valid email address for all correspondence from the employer to the applicant. Resumes will not be considered. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA EMPLOYER All prospective employees are subject to a criminal background check
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52,641.16 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $52,641