Duplin County NC

Public Health Nurse II Clinic Staff Nurse – (Health)

Department: Health 

 Grade: 66                                                    Base Salary/ Hourly: $51,515.88 / $24.7672

Opening Date: November 6, 2023                       “Open Until Filled”



GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing services in the clinic setting. As a clinic staff nurse, a high level of nursing skill is required to complete histories, exams and determine the appropriate action. This employee must stay current and have a working knowledge of standing orders, child health, family planning, maternal health, STD, chronic disease, communicable disease, adult health and immunizations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

98% Clinic

  • Participates in direct patient care of clients receiving services in the Health Department clinic including adult health services, child health services, STD services, immunizations, communicable diseases, and tuberculosis control.
  • Obtains history and assessment of Adult Health, Maternal Health, Family Planning, and Child Health patients for medical providers.
  • Maintains knowledge of immunizations, physical assessment, STD treatments, communicable diseases, TB skin testing and treatment.
  • Provides and documents appropriate family planning services to include dispensing of multiple birth control methods.
  • Provides pregnancy test counseling and documentation.
  • Maintains knowledge of HIV control measures to prevent spread of HIV within the community.
  • Stays informed of current trends in public health by attending workshops and conferences.
  • Dispenses medications from pharmacy according to current pharmacy policies and procedures adhering to Title X and 340 B Guidelines.
  • Refers client to medical providers and other Health Department services as indicated.
  • Uses nursing assessment skills and standing orders to manage client’s request/problem.
  • Maintains knowledge of medical coding requirement needed for clinic procedures.
  • Provides individualized counseling and education on a variety of issues based on the needs of the client.
  • Documents all information according to policy in electronic health record.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

2% Other Duties

  • Participates in shelter duty and other activities relating to the Department’s emergency response and other disaster relief efforts.
  • Serves as a team member during outreach projects such as flu vaccine season, and disease outbreaks.
  • Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum Education and Experience – Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
  • Necessary Special Qualifications – A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Administering the Class – Individuals employees in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master’s in Public Health, will be required to completed the “Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing” course within one year of employment as a condition of continues employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
  • Be certified in basic CPR life support
  • Valid NC driver’s license
  • Reliable means of transportation for work assignments
  • Completion of Dispensing by Public Health nurses within one year of hire date