Public Health Registered Nurse (TB Clinic) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
About The Position
Wake County Public Health is hiring a Public Health Nurse for its Tuberculosis Clinic. The clinic provides chest x-rays, treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and TB disease, and TB prevention education. The nurse needs proficient assessment skills and the ability to work independently. The position requires the ability to be fit tested for an N-95 respirator. Public Health employees support and participate in county emergency preparedness and response activities. These may involve temporary changes to responsibilities, work hours, or work location, as well as participation in exercises and preparedness training. Influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) credential from the North Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training (BPT).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.
- Ability to be fit tested for an N-95 respirator.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate across education levels and agencies and act as a consultant within health department clinical areas.
- Flexibility to meet disease or infection identification and timely state reporting requirements, and to adapt work assignments to program and community needs.
- Ability to multitask, maintain confidentiality and confidential records, and communicate comfortably with a diverse population.
- Ability to interpret laboratory results, explain treatment, and consult with physicians.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel, basic computer use, Microsoft Office products, Lotus Notes, and internet tools.
- Ability to be proactive, think independently, take initiative, and work at a fast pace within a team.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- One year of experience providing nursing care in outpatient clinical or community-based health services.
- Proficiency using the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS).
Responsibilities
- Ensure health policies and procedures comply with legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice.
- Enter disease findings and laboratory work into the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS).
- Report observations and communicate with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Assess clients’ signs and symptoms, conduct TB tests, and administer prescribed medication.
- Teach specific TB control measures.
- Support and participate in county emergency preparedness and response activities, including temporary assignments and relevant training when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
