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COUNTY OF MOORE Public Health Nurse III in CARTHAGE, North Carolina
VACANCY NUMBER 24-098 HIRING RANGE $74,738
OPENING DATE June 12, 2024 CLOSING DATE June 26, 2024
TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov QUESTIONS? Please call the Moore County Human Resources Office at (910) 947-6362. OR You may also visit us at 302 Monroe Street Carthage, NC 28327.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Performs advanced and specialized professional level nursing work in providing primary, preventative, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in public health programs through managing a program-level activity as Clinic Coordinator for the assigned public health nursing program through essential functions such as: Participates in program or agency-wide planning and quality assurance activities; serves as charge nurse in one or more clinic settings; provides nursing assessment; establishes and implements a plan of care; data entry of patient medical record in the Electronic Health Record (EHR); reviews and updates standing orders, local policies, program policy, and procedure manuals annually; receives and processes all program reports; completes surveillance reports as necessary, gathering data and information from physicians, hospitals, patients, or family members; provides the public and providers with program information and guidance; does related work as required. Work is usually self-planned and coordinated with the team. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Nursing Director I.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 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 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, medical staff, associates, and the general public
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of Public Health nursing experience OR Masters Degree in Public Health from an appropriately accredited institution and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience OR Graduation from a school of professional nursing and three (3) years of professional nursing experience, including two (2) years of Public Health nursing experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience * This position is classified as a Public Health Nurse III; however, Public Health Nurse I or II work against will be considered if no qualified Public Health Nurse III applicants are available.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS *This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings. Must possess and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina drivers license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required fo depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
BENEFITS Health Benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts Life Insurance, Retirement, and Investment Plans including membership in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System, NC 401(k) Voluntary Insurance Programs such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, etc. Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave for eligible employees.
The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. Moore County is an E-Verify Participant