Public Health Nurse II

Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

The Public Health Nurse II provides nursing services in schools, clinics or other community service settings. Clinical work is performed under the regular supervision of the Clinical and Assistant Clinic Directors. Work involves contact with physicians, mid-level providers, WIC, lab staff and community agencies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate High Risk Maternity patients and Vasectomy programs

• Interview Maternity & Family Planning patients

• Administer DEPO shots, medications & immunizations

• Perform NST's

• Document in CureMD

• Maternity & Family Planning triage

• Assist with procedures

Education/Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation; or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. One year of public health and/or general nursing experience, women's health and /or labor and delivery experience preferred. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

License: A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations

• Knowledge of current and social and economic problems relating to healthcare

• Strong knowledge of available resources and organizations

• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others

• Must be able to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions

• Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships

• Accurately record services rendered and to interpreter and explain records, reports and medical instruction

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees).

Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.