Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a four-year college or university degree with a B.S. in Nursing including a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or a Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing plus one year of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing plus two years of professional nursing experience, including one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.
• Have a current valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Possess thorough knowledge of and skill in applying public health principles and techniques, particularly in school health.
• Be able to work independently and apply critical thinking in complex health-related situations.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have considerable knowledge of relevant resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate and use them as needed.
• Be able to deal tactfully with others and foster and maintain effective working relationships.
• Be able to interpret medical documents accurately and plan, coordinate, and evaluate related nursing interventions.
• Be proficient in computer systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be flexible and receptive to changes in staff, program and agency needs, patient populations, program requirements, and community agencies.
• Comply with required employee vaccination/immunity and tuberculosis screening policies, and provide documentation before employment. Hepatitis B vaccination/immunity is required for employees with potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
• Be available for assigned public health emergency response; emergency duty may require travel during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Identify and help address health issues, needs, and barriers to care.
• Educate clients about the importance of medical compliance.
• Build relationships with Durham community members, Public Health, and other community partners as needed.
• Document work-related tasks in the electronic medical record according to policy and protocol.
• Participate in outreach and community events as indicated.
• Participate in assigned emergency response and preparedness tasks.
• Perform additional related work as assigned.
• Support school health services and the program’s efforts to promote the health and welfare of Durham Public Schools students.