(HEALTH) Public Health Nurse III - Adult Health/Diabetes Coordinator

Sampson County•Clinton, NC

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Sampson County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse III to lead and coordinate our Adult Health and Diabetes Programs. This is a dynamic role combining clinical care, program management, and public health preparedness. This position will provide daily clinical care services in our health department setting, leadership and oversight of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program, including maintaining ADA accreditation. Will be responsible for the coordination of chronic disease prevention programs focused on adult health and oversight of Public Health Preparedness Response activities as the Sampson County Preparedness Coordinator. This PHN III will work in the general clinic as needed on a regular basis. Will be responsible for the supervision of the Public Health Nurse II - Communicable Disease Coordinator and the Health Educator.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
One year of professional nursing experience.
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.
Proficiency in basic computer skills for patient documentation and communication.
Individuals will be required to complete the "Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing" course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate public health programs.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Knowledge of community health challenges, including health disparities.
Commitment to collaboration, patient-centered care, and effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

Provide daily clinical care services in our health department setting.
Provide leadership and oversight of the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program, including maintaining ADA accreditation.
Coordinate chronic disease prevention programs focused on adult health.
Oversee Public Health Preparedness Response activities as the Sampson County Preparedness Coordinator.
Work in the general clinic as needed on a regular basis.
Supervise the Public Health Nurse II - Communicable Disease Coordinator and the Health Educator.