Public Health Nurse II (Women's Health)

Johnston County Health Department has a full-time opening for a Public Health Nurse II in the Family Planning/Maternal Health Clinics.This position works in our Maternity and Family Planning clinics and provides support for our obstetrics case management program and other clinic areas. The PHN II provides screening, education, referral, follow-up and limited care management services to Women's Health clients. Ensures clinical procedures are followed and in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice, theory, agency regulations, providers orders and gives instructions to a lower level of nursing. Interviews and counsels clients utilizing standing orders, establishing Medical Plan and documenting in the Electronic Medical Record. Coordinates referrals for additional diagnostic studies and provides follow-up; acts as patients' advocate in determining that referral appointments are kept and treatment plan is followed. Coordinate activities relating to outpatient clinical services. Handles conferencing patients, which includes taking a history on new patients. Provides or refers patients to Health Education for instruction of methods of birth control and related Women's Health problems. Assist providers with physical exams, colpo, and treatment of diagnosed Women's Health issues; i.e., vaginitis, STD, etc. Also gives immunizations and TB skin tests when appropriate.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. 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. Administering the Class - Individuals employed in a Local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which include a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master's in Public Health, will be required to complete the "N.C. Credentialed Public Health Nurse Course" within one year of employment or when available as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.

* Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary are based on years of experience. Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

PLEASE NOTE: Final candidates' subject to pre-employment background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position may close at any time.