Clinic Nurse

Job Title

Nursing Services Provider for Nash County Health Department

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing services to all Nash County Health Department patients following agency policies, procedures, and standing orders. Health department programs include Maternal Health, Family Planning, Women's Health, Adult Health, Child Health, Immunization, STD/HIV, Tuberculosis, and Communicable Disease. The work schedule is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional extended hours or weekends for community health fairs, communicable disease outbreaks, flu shots, etc. Hours may vary depending on the services of the department.

The essential duties and tasks include:

• 20% Women's Preventive Health Program
• 20% Adult Health Program
• 20% STD/HIV Program
• 20% Child Health Program
• 15% Prenatal Program
• 5% Other Duties

Other position characteristics include:

• Accuracy required in work
• Consequence of error
• Instructions provided to employee
• Guides, regulations, policies, and references used by employee
• Supervision received by employee
• Variety and purpose of personal contacts
• Physical effort
• Work environment and conditions
• Machines, tools, instruments, equipment, and materials used
• Visual attention, mental concentration, and manipulative skills
• Safety for others
• Dynamics of work

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; general knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health; working knowledge of available resources and organizations. Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to secure the cooperation of clients, 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.

Desirable Education and Experience

Required minimum training: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation; or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional training/experience: HIV Counseling, CPR, Introduction to Disaster, Incident Command System, Introduction to Public Health Nursing (if no B. S. Degree in Nursing). Equivalent training and experience: None. License or certification required by statute or regulation: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Insurance and Financial Programs

Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances), Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability), and more! Financial programs include: Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction. 457 Deferred Compensation The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. Special Separation Allowance The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. 125 Flexible Benefit Plan Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds. Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses. Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Leave programs include: Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays, Military Leave, Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard, Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard, Civil Leave, Family Medical Leave Act.

Other programs include: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Center and Telemedicine.