Public Health Nurse II 118003204

Nurse Specialist In Epidemiology

* 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 position works as a nurse specialist in the epidemiology department over communicable diseases and assists in other programs such as TB and Hepatitis.

Examples Of Duties

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

• Assess, plan, and coordinate a variety of services and have strong input into administrative and personnel duties and responsibilities.
• Monitor and maintain all patients with bacterial, vector borne, foodborne, waterborne, and zoonotic diseases.
• Responsible for Adult Day Health certifications and recertifications.

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. 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.

Benefits

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.