Public Health Nurse II

Intermediate Level Professional Nursing

* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.* Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity. We are accepting Work Against applicants for this position.

This is an intermediate level professional nursing work in providing primary, preventive, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in Child Health. Employee independently demonstrates and implements techniques of nursing care and counsels for promotion of health and prevention of disease through outreach the clinical setting, serving as team leader for a sub-group within a larger project and/or serving as charge nurses in clinics. Employee will be expected to assist in data collection and review in any project that they are associated with.

Examples of Duties

Duties for this position included, but are not limited to:

• Position requires strong patient assessment skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work requires cooperation with the patient, patient's family, and other clinic staff to:
• Assess the patient's health status and needs.
• Assist in providing services to maintain or improve the patient's health.
• Responsible for referral follow-up.
• Patient education and counseling are important components of service delivery.
• Must be aware of health trends and practices relevant to the population of patients served.
• Work is reviewed periodically for adherence to established public health nursing standards by a nurse supervisor through written reports and oral conferences.
• Must represent the Health Department in a positive and professional manner.
• Must demonstrate a pleasant, friendly, helpful, courteous, and approachable demeanor with staff, clients, and outside agencies at all times.
• This position may require the nurse to provide contraception methods subject to appropriate training and staffing cross-coverage needs.
• Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. Necessary special qualifications - A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing. All Public Health Nurses employed by a local health department shall complete an introductory course in principles and practices of public health/public health nursing and any refresher courses sponsored by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities. College transcripts, relevant certifications/licences and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Knowledge, Skills and 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. Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.