Public Health Nurse II - Home Health

Job Title: Public Health Nurse II – Home Health Location: Health Department Position Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to function as a visiting nurse in our home health program, providing in-home care to home-bound patients by following doctors’ orders. The role emphasizes a balance between professional duties and personal well‑being, offering a 40‑hour work week, Monday‑Friday scheduling, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick‑time, use of a county vehicle for home‑health services, an employee wellness program, and free access to a well‑equipped county‑owned exercise facility (for eligible employees). 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 – one employer paid 100% and 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 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: 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: 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). Equal Opportunities Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age, or disability. Pre‑Employment Screening Pre‑Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Screening is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr