Public Health Nurse III- Adult Preventive Health Services Coordinator

Job Title

The primary purpose of this position is to:

• Provide clinical services for clients requesting a variety of services from the Health Department.
• Coordinate and manage activities of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
• Case manage women with abnormal pap smears collected at the Pitt County Health Department to ensure timely follow-up and referral for diagnostic evaluation, surveillance and treatment as indicated.
• Case manage and provide referral and follow-up of clients seen by the FNP/CNM or MD, receiving non-program associated health and wellness services such as tobacco treatment, annual well exams, breast and cervical cancer screenings, employment exams, and acute episodic illness.

Duties and Responsibilities or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; considerable 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 make 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; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum Education and Experience for Expanded Role - Completion of approximately three months of training that includes both a didactic and on-the-job supervision phase in the expanded role specialty to which assigned AND 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 a 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 [Note: three months training can be obtained concurrently with other experience required for position ]. Minimum Education and Experience for Program Manager, Clinic Coordinator, or Home Health Role - 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 a 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 Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.

Benefits

Pitt County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package to part-time and full-time employees who are eligible for benefits. Your benefits add value to your overall compensation program by offering you vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, accident, disability insurance plans, NC 401(k) Plan, and other benefits that work together to provide overall wellness and financial security for you and your family.