Nurse (PRN)- Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

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Please Apply By: Monday, April 7, 2025

Hiring Range: $31.69/hr - $41.59/hr

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230 parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

Position Summary

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is excited to add a Nurse to support our programming across Park and Recreation (including our Therapeutic & Inclusive Recreation Services (TIRS) Division). This temporary position will work with internal and external customers on medication administration, illness management and education and managing other medical needs for our Park & Recreation program participants. The incumbent will also provide support and education/training for staff on any medical needs, medication administration and care plans. This position will work on a PRN basis with schedule dependent on business needs.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!

Essential Functions

• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information vital signs, or changes in patients' conditions.
• Perform administrative duties as needed and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
• Provide health care, first aid, specified laboratory tests, physical examination, immunizations, or related assistance in various locations.
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
• Refer students or patient to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
• Document patient history, related findings, and service performed along with necessary coding if in clinical assignment.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN); Will consider recent RN BSN graduate with three (3) years health department work experience as an LPN

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited college. If a higher degree in Nursing was conferred without a BSN, employment may be possible with the stipulation the incumbent successfully completes course work and exams for Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing within one year

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: No

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State; Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required and as funds are available may be supported as part of employment; Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges

Computer Skills: Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NC Nurse Practice Act)
• Nursing techniques with strong nursing assessment skills
• Medical and legal terminology
• Principles of public health and associated laws
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Infection control practices
  
  

Skills

• Prioritizing, assigning and delegating work
• Managing and executing multiple tasks
• Maintaining various confidential records
• Evaluating records to ensure standards, regulations and statutes are met
• Applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
• Exercising judgment and discretion
• Maintaining records and files complying with HIPAA regulations
  
  

Abilities

• Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed
• Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence
• Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family (significant other, care giver, etc.) in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status
• Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence
• Resource Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Team Work: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
  
  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.