Public Health Nurse II

1 week ago


Gastonia, United States Gaston County, NC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Nurse II to join our team at Gaston County Public Health Department. As a Public Health Nurse II, you will play a critical role in protecting, promoting, and preserving the health and well-being of our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize the Nursing Process to assess, interview, triage, educate, and implement the plan of care for patients.
  • Administer immunizations per CDC guidelines and document in NCIR.
  • Assist with procedures and provide treatments per clinic guidelines.
  • Participate in all clinical programs, including Family Planning, STD, CD, Immunizations, TB, and other areas as needed.
  • Review encounter accuracy and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Role model positive teamwork and professional communication, and perform duties of Charge Nurse as needed.
  • Complete assigned follow-up tasks, including lab review and follow-up of positive results, medication and LARC ordering and inventory, AED and Code Cart monitoring, immunization refrigerator temperature monitoring, stocking literature and Depo bags, and follow-up of missed appointments.
  • Complete pre-authorization process, make appointments for needed services as per orders, contact patient/parents via phone or mail to advise of recommended plan of care, and document in patient record per policy.
  • Follow-up with patient calls, assess problems, provide medical advice, schedule appointments, assess and triage walk-in patients based on established procedures, protocols, and standing orders, and consult with providers as needed.
  • Complete monthly program audit of at least 5 records, collaborate and communicate with co-workers, medical providers, supervisor, PHS Management, and other departments to ensure best practices within the department, and provide input and feedback to the supervisor regarding policies and procedures.
  • Participate in yearly competence activities for PHS Division staff, participate in in-services, trainings, and meetings, serve as a preceptor to new staff, and complete required competencies per NC Board of Nursing to ensure compliance with nursing license.
  • Assist the community during emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemic, or bio-terrorism events by delivering services in the field as needed, and participate in staffing emergency shelter, administering vaccinations to the community, and providing nursing care to assure community safety.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or an Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing with one year of professional nursing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of North Carolina.
  • A valid BCLS CPR certification.
  • A valid driver's license.
Benefits

Gaston County offers a comprehensive total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a range of benefits, and incentives. Some key components of our total compensation package include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, pension, 401K with a 5% county contribution annually, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and discounted YMCA membership.



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