Mecklenburg County, NC-posted 3 months ago
$60,020 - $78,777/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Charlotte, NC
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that 'Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease'. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to 'assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.' This is a Full-Time permanent 10-month position. What that means is you will be working for 10 months of the year, August to June, and be off on a summer break for eight (8) weeks over the summer. During this time, you will not be receiving pay since you are not working. However, your benefits do continue during this time. During the 10 months that you are working, you will be paying a prorated amount to cover the cost of your benefits during the summer months that you are not working.

  • Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
  • Utilizes the nursing process in care delivery.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information, vital signs, or changes in patient's health status.
  • Provide health services in accordance to standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
  • Develop, evaluate, implement, and/or modify plans of care.
  • Perform administrative duties as needed and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
  • Train unlicensed assistive personnel to perform delegable tasks.
  • Provide health education/health promotion topics and anticipatory counseling to individuals, families, and other groups.
  • Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
  • Assess compliance with immunization laws; participates in special immunization clinics provided by Mecklenburg County Public Health.
  • Provide health care services, first aid, specified laboratory tests, exams, screenings, immunizations, or related assistance in various locations.
  • Refer clients to specialized health resources or community agencies for assistance unavailable at Mecklenburg County Health Department.
  • Document patient history, related findings, and service performed in electronic health record.
  • Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions.
  • Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
  • Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
  • Short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance.
  • Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts.
  • Health savings account.
  • Paid holiday, vacation, and sick days.
  • Near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses.
  • Employee discount program.
  • Employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling.
  • Access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 5% employer match.
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