Public Health Nurse I/II - Nurse Residency

Gaston County Government•Gaston County Public Health Department, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service. As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. With equity and compassion, we protect, serve, and educate, empowering everyone in Gaston County to achieve their best health.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing
Current state of North Carolina RN License
Valid CPR Certification
Valid vehicle operator's license
Successfully complete the North Carolina Public Health Credentialing Course within 1 year of hire.
Undergo a criminal background check
Pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time professional nursing experience required (for Public Health Nurse II)
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (for Public Health Nurse II)

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to individuals and families in public health programs under general supervision.
Delivers care through assessment, counseling, education, and treatment to promote health and prevent disease.
Performs duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, provider orders, and evidence-based practices.
Works in clinic and community settings with limited supervision, applying nursing knowledge and critical thinking to ensure safe, effective care.
Provides clinical support, as needed or assigned, for programs and services relevant to the position, which may include Family Planning, STI, Immunizations, Communicable Disease, and Tuberculosis Control.
Provides appropriate follow-up based on assessment findings.
Adapts Public Health Nursing care to individuals, families and groups based on cultural needs and differences.
Conducts comprehensive assessments and screenings based on program guidelines and client needs.
Responsible for preparedness activities in the event of a natural disaster, disease outbreaks and other threats to the health of the public.
This position will be required to participate in preparedness response activities which may include mass vaccination clinics or sheltering.
Participates in yearly competency activities for PHS Division staff.
Participates in in-services, trainings and meetings.
Completes required competencies per NC Board of Nursing to ensure compliance with nursing license.
Implement strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, serving on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.
Carryout Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities, including identifying and communicating performance improvement opportunities and adjusting performance and practice to achieve established PM goals.
Provides advanced professional nursing care to individuals and families in public health programs such as Family Planning, STI, Immunizations, Communicable Disease, and Tuberculosis Control with increased independence and responsibility.
Delivers care through comprehensive assessment, counseling, and treatment to promote health and prevent disease.
Participates in program activities such as data collection, review, and quality improvement.
Performs duties in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, provider orders, and evidence-based practices.
Applies advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking in more complex situations.
Assumes expanded clinical duties, including functioning as charge nurse when assigned, supporting clinic operations, and ensuring quality and continuity of care.
Performs triage, completes patient follow-up, performs routine clinic audits and checks, and provides clinical support across programs as needed.
Serves as a preceptor to new staff.
Upon successful completion of the 1-year Nurse Residency Program, the NC Public Health Nurse Credentialing Course, and fulfillment of the minimum experience requirements, employees will advance to the Public Health Nurse II classification and assume additional responsibilities.