Public Health Nurse I or II - Watauga County

Career Posting – Public Health Nurse I or II The Community AppHealthCare serves the vibrant communities of Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Northwestern North Carolina. Take a quick look around and witness the many expressions of community pride and southern hospitality – a smile from someone walking downtown, a thriving culinary scene, and plenty of outdoor adventure. We experience the beauty of four seasons from white fluffy snow to colorful fall foliage. There is simply something special about these mountains and quaint small-town feels – come see for yourself! Caring for Our Community We are a local public health department and health center focused and committed to improving our communities’ health and well-being through compassionate, high-quality care. We have about 120 full/part- time employees and about 10 contract employees. We are governed by two boards that provide strategic direction and oversight of agency functions. We have received numerous awards and distinctions for the care we provide and have recently achieved accreditation with honors. We are committed to caring for our community and providing excellent customer service. Salary: $51,180 – $89,172 — Starting salary based on education, qualifications, and experience Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, between 8:00 am and 4:45 pm. Occasional work may be required after hours or on weekends for events scheduled in advance, extended special hours, or in response to a public health emergency. Job Summary: This position serves as a Public Health Nurse in the Watauga County office of AppHealthCare. This position will fill a critical role by providing support in AppHealthCare’s clinical services. The selected employee will report to the Nursing Supervisor. Job duties will include the application of nursing knowledge in public health and primary care settings. Nursing duties will include active interviewing in state program visits, medication administration, injections, and immunizations. This Nurse will gain knowledge in state programs and necessary testing and treatment. Continuing education is available and required. Major Duties & Responsibilities Seeking a Public Health Nurse with a focus on public health programs, including Family Planning, Maternal Health, sexually transmitted Diseases, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Programs, Immunizations, Communicable Diseases, and Tuberculosis. Work will include close collaboration with medical providers and other clinical staff to provide primary care throughout the life cycle. Occasional work off-site, on-call, and after-hours will be necessary. Knowledge, Skills & 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. Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. A minimum of one year of experience is preferred. Necessary Special Qualifications A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, issued by the N.C. Board of Nursing. For questions or more information, please contact AppHealthCare Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io | View email address on click.appcast.io | AppHealthCare.com We offer a variety of paid and voluntary employee benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave annual and sick leave, and more. For more information about benefits, visit our website. AppHealthCare recruits team members who share our values of Integrity, Drive, Resilience, Service, and Community and actively support the overall public health mission of the agency. AppHealthCare is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran’s status, family medical or genetic information, sexual orientation, gender status, pregnancy, gender identity or other non-merit based factors. All recruitment and selection activities will be administered according to EEO principles, to have a diverse workforce that reflects the population of the communities the District serves. AppHealthCare is a recovery-friendly workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apphealthcare