Public Health Nurse II

Overview

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II

Position # 723613

Salary Range:       $65,162 – $102,989

Purpose of Position: The Public Health Nurse II (working title – Nurse Home Visitor) is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. The Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency.   Provide community outreach services by making home visits for the purpose of case management or any other nursing activity that involves functioning independently outside of the agency. Employees in these roles carry a caseload of 25 patients and/or families and work in partnership with them to identify strengths and needs and develop a plan for health maintenance or improvement. Employees provide a combination of case management and nursing assessment to help patients and families manage health care needs. They make referrals to medical facilities, social service agencies, etc. when needed and agreed on by the patient or family. Employees take a lead role in coordinating all plans and resources for these clients.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers 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; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.

Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B. S. Degree in Nursing which includes in a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience including one year in public health; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Will accept applications for a PH Nurse I at salary grade ($59,329 – $93,769) working against a Public Health Nurse II. Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in North Carolina.  Valid North Carolina Driver’s License, proof of Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. Immunized against Hepatitis B prior to employment or begin upon employment but prior to clinical work.

Posting Date:          11/14/2024

Closing Date:        11/29/2024