Public Health Nursing Supervisor - Adult Primary

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

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, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, 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!

Starting Salary Range: $36.75-$44.00/hour

This is an exciting new position, involving the creation and direction of Adult Primary Care services at CHA. This position will shape and lead adult primary care efforts, while working in partnership with clinical provider(s) and other members of the healthcare team including Behavioral Health and Dental. This position will provide direct patient care that focuses on improving health outcomes.

Illustrative Duties:

• Perform routine patient assessments, including taking vital signs, completing a medical history, assessing condition, medication reconciliation, education, and identifying health needs
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the healthcare provider, monitor for side effects and reactions
• Answer and triage telephone calls from patients
• Participates in establishing overall goals and operational plans needed to meet the goals of the program, including staffing
• Plans work assignments and supervises staff in adult primary care
• Assess patient access needs (time of day, days of the week) and adjust clinic offerings accordingly
• Establishes and implements work standards, policies, and procedures in conjunction with Medical Director and Nursing Directors
• Monitors LabCorp and other vendor billing correspondence

Education and Experience: Requires graduation from a baccalaureate program in nursing and 3 years' experience in a public health or primary care setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.

License: Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Must also have a current, valid North Carolina driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal, bases on training and where applicable; considerable knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to healthcare; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations.

Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions. Needs to be extremely flexible. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Requires good decision-making skills.

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

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.