Public Health Nurse II - Home Health

Public Health Nurse II Home Health

Hiring Salary Range: $58,096 - $59,548

Appointment Type: Full-time

Location: Health Department

Posting Date: June 22, 2022

Closing Date: Until Filled

Attention Applicants:

To apply submit a Franklin County application or PD 107 to Franklin County Health Department, Attn: Scott LaVigne, 107 Industrial Drive Suite C, Louisburg, NC 27549 by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County applications. A separate application is required for each position for which you want to apply. Please attach a college transcript and references.

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to function as a visiting nurse in our home health program. This position provides in-home care to home-bound patients by following doctor's orders. Strong work-life balance, including: 40-hour workweek; Monday-Friday scheduling; generous paid holidays, vacation & sick-time; use of county vehicle when providing home-health agency services; employee wellness program & free use of well-equipped county-owned exercise facility (for those with county health insurance). Consistently strong customer satisfaction (above state/national levels) make this an ideal agency from which to deliver quality home-based care.

Education or Experience Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirement: Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing and a valid NCDL.

Benefits: Two insurance options (1 employer paid 100%; one employee contributes); insurance begins the first day of the month after 30 days of employment; employer paid 4% 401K; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation and sick leave.

Required Immunizations

The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment:

Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment

Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease

Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity

Evidence of Tdap vaccine

Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine required (CMS Rule)

Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The County prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age, or disability.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Screening is required.