NHS Human Services, Inc.

POSITION: Public Health Nurse II DEPARTMENT: Public Health Grade: 32 Starting Salary: $52,641.16 *This position also qualifies for Recruitment and Retention Pay of an additional $2.00 for actual regular hours worked through October 20, 2024 or a maximum of $14,000.00, whichever comes first. The Recruitment and Retention pay is received on six month intervals ending in April and October. Position Number: 511026 Posted: June 27, 2024 Closing: July 12, 2024

Responsibilities The Public Health Nurse provides skilled, professional public health nursing services to patients, citizens and customers in Public Health. Work is performed in accordance with the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act, agency regulations, and program procedures, provider orders and evidence-based public health nursing practice. Work may be performed in health clinics or in the community setting. Performs health assessments and documentation, provides health education and medical guidance to patients. Makes referrals to medical specialists and community organizations.

Hours of work are generally 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of the consumers and/or to respond to public health initiatives or emergencies.

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.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.
• Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree that includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Masters 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 the Health Services Commission Rule.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid drivers license.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Applicants must register with NCWorks at www.ncworks.go v.
• Please submit a PD-107 application, found online at www.maconnc.org
• Applications must include TRANSCRIPTS of Highest Level of Education Completed . No applications are accepted at Macon County Human Resources
• Completed Applications may be submitted to:Macon County NCWorksCareer Center, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734or e-mailed to: MaconCounty@ncworks.gov

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