Public Health Nurse II
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 or Diploma in Nursing
- one year of professional nursing experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing which included a Public Health Rotation.
- Current State of North Carolina RN License
- Valid CPR Certification
- Valid vehicle operator's license
- A COPY OF YOUR RN LICENSE AND CPR CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO ATTACH THESE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.
Nice To Haves
- Serves as a preceptor to new staff.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, interview, triage, educate and implement the plan of care.
- Administers immunizations per CDC guidelines and documents in NCIR.
- Assists with procedures and provides treatments per clinic guidelines.
- Participates in all clinical programs: Family Planning, STD, CD, Immunizations, Teen Wellness, Maternity and other areas as needed.
- Reviews encounter accuracy.
- Act as Back-up to Immunization Coordinator.
- Is able to runs reports from NCIR, assists with correcting errors in NCIR, adheres to vaccine storage and handling requirements, receives and documents vaccine shipments, monitors inventory, coordinates seasonal vaccine clinics, mentors and serves as a resource for all staff.
- Provides comprehensive immunization services for individuals, families and the community.
- Delivers services through clinics, home visits, case management, and community outreach programs.
- Nursing team members will be assigned specific tasks by Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse to assure that contract addenda requirements and clinic specific needs are met.
- Participates in yearly competence activities for PHS Division staff.
- Participates in in-services, trainings and meetings.
- Serves as a preceptor to new staff.
- Completes required competencies per NC Board of Nursing to ensure compliance with nursing license.
- Assists the community during emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics, and/or bio-terrorism events by delivering services in the field as needed.
- Participates in staffing emergency shelter, administering vaccinations to the community and providing nursing care to assure community safety.
- Carryout Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities, including identifying and communicating performance improvement opportunities and adjusting performance and practice to achieve established PM goals.
- 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.
Benefits
- The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
