Public Health Nurse III

Job Title

This position performs advanced and specialized professional level nursing work in providing primary, preventive, and rehabilitative care to individuals, families and communities in a Public Health program.

Job Description

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

Examples Of Duties

Supervises coordination and collaborative efforts of the multidisciplinary staff working in programs and clinics.

Observes and assesses clinic flow for all services in collaboration with other program coordinators/unit heads to evaluate and plan for changes that are more efficiently used for personnel and work area.

Assesses combined services provided to patients to ensure their safety in the management of care by the staff.

Provides information to the Director of Nursing and the Health Director regarding information and concerns regarding all program services through the provision of meetings, memos, and/or written proposals.

Ensures that program guidelines, policies and procedures are relevant and updated to present need status for program services and that the quality of care is assured and State requirements are met.

Responsible for the planning of work operations for program services.

Participates in the decision making processes for all areas of program administration.

Maintains the equipment Quality Assurance.

Initiates program goals and objectives, long and short range.

Develops a strong referral and resource network within the community, which is of primary importance, in order to meet the client and program needs.

Formulates plans for integration of new services for areas which need strengthening.

Assesses individual clinics and staff needs for areas of weakness and improved nursing care.

Works independently to plan and monitor public health services that affect patient care, pregnancy outcomes, safety and well-being of patients and staff.

Serves as a resource for the interaction with different providers and staff (MDs, PAs, NP's, RNs, OBCMs, Nutritionists, Lab and Management Support personnel).

Maintains close working relationships with other supervisory staff in the agency and attends regularly scheduled agency team meetings.

May serve on the Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT), which includes a Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) sub-committee for Scotland County.

Provides Disaster Health Services for the American Red Cross as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, and two years of Public Health nursing experience; OR, Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing, and two years of professional nursing experience; OR, Graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; OR, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Requirements

• A current license to practice as a Register Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing
• A valid Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Background records check, drug screen, references, transcripts and certifications will be required for the successful candidate. All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed. A resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.

Benefits

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs. Health We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $5000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually. Dental Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage. Voluntary Plans Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability. Life Insurance The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance. Retirement Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%). 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements. Longevity Pay The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.