Alamance County (Nc) Alamance County , NC 27710
Posted 3 days ago
Job Purpose
This is an intermediate level professional nursing position with the primary purpose in providing primary, preventive, and rehabilitative care to individuals and families in Public Health programs.
These positions are full time, 40 hours/week, intermediate level professional nursing positions providing preventative services in the Alamance County Clinical Programs which include all facets of the health department which includes duties in the following programs: Immunizations/Other Vaccines, Communicable Disease, Tuberculosis, Family Planning, Pregnancy Testing, STD and HIV/AIDS, Well Child Health, Maternity and Bioterrorism.
Recruitment is ongoing until best candidate is chosen.
Position does provide an CME allowance.
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Responsibilities
Serves as charge nurse in assigned clinic directing work, clinic flow, and assigning tasks to lower-level staff and advising other clinic staff about management of unfamiliar patient situations
Provides nursing history, assessment, interventions, treatment and follow-up of psychosocial and physical well-being according to ACHD established program policies, procedures and standing orders.
Requires independent nursing judgment to perform appropriate nursing assessments, screenings and develop appropriate nursing plan of care.
Provides education, counseling and recommendations to patients.
Counsels and obtains appropriate patient consent for treatment.
Orders appropriate lab tests per standing orders and provider order.
Provides counseling, referral and follow-up of abnormal clinical findings.
Dispenses and/or administer medications as ordered per provider order, standing orders and Board of Pharmacy rules. This includes STD treatments, dispensing/administering/counseling regarding all FDA approved birth control measures.
Provides immunizations per NC State Laws.
Evaluates patient outcomes and response to treatments.
Provides appropriate referrals as indicated.
Documents accurately and concisely all patient care, counseling, services provided, provider consultation/recommendations and patient response in the client EMR.
Documents accurately in appropriate State Electronic Systems. (i.e. NCIR, NC EDSS)
Provides follow-up for missed appointment per agency policy/procedures.
Completes appropriate reports as indicated.
Visits patient home as indicated/needed.
Assists clients in making appointments;
Collaborates with other providers, staff, and agencies;
Attends meetings and continuing education sessions;
Participates and provides off-site assistance in community health fairs, agency Communicable Disease outbreak responses including mass vaccination clinics, testing, staffing emergency shelters and perform any other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Nursing: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nurse experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. Possesses a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.
This position, like all other positions within the Department will be required to participate in any emergency response activities as deemed necessary by the Health Director or his/her designee. Availability during emergencies and exercises is required." This includes staffing emergency shelters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Hear F
Speech F
Taste N
Lift/Carry
10 lbs. or less O
11-20 lbs. O
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. N
Push/Pull
12 lbs. or less F
13-25 lbs. O
26-40 lbs. O
41-100 lbs. O
Other Physical Requirements
Health Insurance
Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.
Dental Benefit
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Death Benefit
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Time Off Accruals:
Vacation Time
Years of Service
0-4 years of service 10 days equivalent to 80 hours
5-9 years of service 13 days equivalent to 104 hours
10-14 years of service 16 days equivalent to 128 hours
15-19 years of service 21 days equivalent to 168 hours
20 years or more 25 days equivalent to 200 hours
Sick Time
County Observed Holidays
Wellness Benefits & Programming:
Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.
Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
Alamance County Employee Health Center opperated by Everside Health: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
Services Available:
Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as Flu, Sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.
Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)
Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider
Health Education and Counseling
Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks), Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Employee Fitness Center:
Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.
Agency Alamance County Government
Address 124 West Elm Street
Graham, North Carolina, 27253
Phone 336-570-4039
Website http://www.alamance-nc.com
Alamance County (Nc)