Public Health Nurse II (Family Planning)
About The Position
The Public Health Nurse II (Family Planning) position at the Anson County Health Department provides advanced primary and preventive professional nursing care to individuals and families. This role involves independently implementing nursing techniques and counseling for health promotion, disease prevention, and public health protection. The nurse will serve as a team lead for a sub-group within a project and/or as a lead nurse in a designated program. Responsibilities include assisting in data collection and review for clinics and projects, adhering to the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act, agency regulations, program policies, provider orders, and evidence-based public health nursing practices. Work is conducted through clinic assignments, home visits, project assignments, or interactions with community providers and agencies. The employee must possess a strong understanding of public health concepts, nursing theory, and practice, applying critical thinking skills to ensure compliance with orders, policies, and procedures. This role also involves interpreting and implementing public health laws, regulations, and policies related to specific programs and their impact on individuals, families, and population systems. Public Health is also responsible for preparedness activities for natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other public health threats, requiring participation in response activities such as mass vaccination clinics, sheltering, and medication dispensing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two (2) years of Public Health nursing experience; OR Master's in Public Health 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 training and experience.
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
- Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Anson County Vehicle Use Policy.
- Basic Life Support - CPR.
Nice To Haves
- Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a BSN Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master's in Public Health, will be required to successfully complete the "Introduction to Public Health Nursing" course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
Responsibilities
- Functions as lead nurse in the assigned program (Family Planning).
- Makes short-range plans and adjusts to meet the needs of the program and clients.
- Manages nurse-screening clinics, as applicable, based on policy, standing orders and NC PH Law.
- Takes the lead role in coordinating and planning referrals and resources for clients.
- Provides community outreach, functioning independently outside of the department.
- Works on program development and development of community partnerships.
- Takes active role in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as assigned.
- Obtains client assessment, including family history, medical history, interval history, nutritional history, psychosocial history, health literacy, and current status.
- Performs testing and completes procedural processes per program requirements/needs.
- Assists in other clinics in the department such as TB program, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Maternity, Adult Health and the STD Program.
- Assesses clients' needs for services and/or follow-up based on department standing orders, policies and procedures.
- Adapts Public Health Nursing care to individuals, families and groups based on cultural needs and differences.
- Dispenses medications according to the North Carolina Pharmacy Act / North Carolina Public Health Nurse dispensing rules.
- Administers vaccines according to department standing orders, policy and procedures and North Carolina Vaccine for Children law.
- Maintains medical records per EHR Policy.
- Follows all departmental policies and procedures.
- Participates in community outreach events and department strategic planning as assigned.
- Participates in Anson County emergency response activities as needed.
- Follows OSHA and HIPAA policy, standards and guidelines.
- Complies with the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
