Public Health Nurse III

Job Title

Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Communicable Disease, and Immunization Clinic Nurse

Job Description

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system An employee in this class will lead and manage our Tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Communicable Disease (CD), and Immunization clinics. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care, developing patient care plans, and ensuring compliance with public health protocols.

Examples of Duties

STD CLINIC

1. Coordinates STD Clinic under the direct supervision of the Communicable Disease Supervisor.
2. Obtains health history and range of symptoms for current problems.
3. Performs Blood Pressure, Temperature checks as per clinic policy and procedure.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

1. Responsible for follow-up of Shigellosis, Salmonella, E. Coli and Campylobacter, vectorborne diseases.
2. Patient/parent teaching, telephone management, letter, or home visit.
3. Responsible for completion of Communicable Disease Report and/or surveillance report as required by the state, and entering information into the NCEDSS (North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System.

TUBERCULOSIS

1. Serves as Lead TB nurse.
2. Assess patients with positive PPD's, and evaluating for treatment of LTBI (Latent Tuberculosis Infection) per standing orders.
3. Schedule chest x-rays through Scotland Memorial Hospital.

Performs other related duties and tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

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; Valid Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate.

All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.

Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.