Salary: $63,428.52 - $82,457.08 Annually

Location : 1235 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202402212

Department: Public Health Department

Division: Maternity Clinic

Opening Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Grade: 114

Position Overview

This position is being reposted and previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply

**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity

This is an advanced specialized professional nursing position that manages the daily operations of Maternity Clinic Services. This position involves managing a team of nurses, implementing the annual Maternal Health Contract Addenda, assisting with budget, coordinating prenatal care and delivery services for patients with Cape fear Valley OB-GYN Clinic, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and the Pregnancy Home Management Program. This nurse practices independently and demonstrates autonomous decision-making skills. The primary purpose is to ensure that pregnant women who obtain prenatal care at the health department receive the best possible care for a healthy outcome. This position serves to manage, consult, develop, execute and evaluate plans that impact the prenatal health care of each pregnant woman who receive services.

Examples of Duties

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

Conduct triage of prenatal patients who call or present to clinic
Conduct patient interviews and determines their prenatal status and needs
Assist the medical providers with examinations and treatments
Make referrals to other medical providers and community resources
Coordinate the work assignments and assist with the oversite the quality of prenatal clinic services
Collect, compile, and perform analysis, and reports maternity clinical data
Assess plan and evaluate the prenatal care clinical component of Public Health services
Serve as an outreach coordinator to increase public awareness of Maternity Clinic services

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 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.

Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master's in Public Health, will be required to complete the "Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing" course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule. Experience in a field of nursing that is closely related to the anticipated work assignment can be substituted for Public Health experience for hiring purposes; however, the employee will also be required to complete the "Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing" course or objectively demonstrate an adequate understanding of Public Health practice within 1 year of employment.

Necessary Special Qualifications - A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

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. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at.

College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of and skill applications of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health, child health and related programs.
General knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of public health including epidemiology and law.
Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health.
Working knowledge of available resources and organizations.
Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and in making decisions.
Ability to secure the cooperation of clients 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.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others.
Must be competent in the ability to triage.

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.

Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health .

The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees

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Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing?

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Please provide your RN License number here:

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Please indicate which of the following best describes your nursing education:

Master's Degree in Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Associate's Degree in Nursing
No Degree or Diploma in Nursing

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Indicate the length of your work experience as an RN (all related experience must be reflected on application):

No RN work experience
Less than 1 year of RN work experience
1 year but fewer than 2 years of RN work experience
2 years but fewer than 3 years of RN work experience
3 years but fewer than 4 years of RN work experience
4 years but fewer than 5 years of RN work experience
More than 5 years of RN work experience

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Have you uploaded your transcripts indicating the date in which a degree was awarded, as well as any relevant licensure or certification?

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You will be required to use and maintain a personal vehicle to perform the field work associated with this job. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.

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