Gaston County, NC
Public Health Nurse III
Gaston County, NC, Gastonia, North Carolina, United States, 28052
Salary:
$27.17 - $46.20 Hourly
Location :
Gaston County Public Health Department, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
537
Department:
HEALTH
Opening Date:
11/25/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Exempt
Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.
As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. Description
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
While a doctor treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
Leadership: Role models positive teamwork and professional communication. Duties of Charge Nurse include assessing and directing clinic flow, general problem solving, delegating duties and tasks to appropriate staff, preparing staff assignment schedule, and leading clinic "Huddle" as needed. Serves as BCCCP coordinator/navigator and Vaccine coordinator. Clinic Duties: Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, interview, triage, educate and implement the plan of care. Examples: complete vital signs, interviews, and patient / family education. Administers immunizations per CDC guidelines and documents in NCIR and electronic health record. Assists with procedures and provides treatments per clinic guidelines. Participates in all clinical programs: Family Planning, STD, BCCCP, Immunizations. Plan for vaccine order and administration. Adheres to vaccine storage and handling requirements, receives and documents vaccine shipments, monitors inventory. Triage: Follow-up with patient calls, assess problems, provide medical advice per Standing Order and use of triage book, assess and triage walk-in patients per specific clinic triage protocols, and consults with providers for scheduling of late, walk-in and triage patients. Assigned Follow-Up: Nursing team members will be assigned specific tasks by Supervisor to assure that contract addenda requirements and clinic specific needs are met. Examples: follow-up of missed appointments, positive pregnancy tests, follow-up of positive lab results, and/or case management of clinic patients. The Charge Nurse is responsible for supporting and assisting nursing team members with completion. Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement: Collaborates and communicates with Nursing team members, Medical providers, Supervisor, PHS Management, and other departments to ensure best practices within the department. Provides input and feedback to the supervisor regarding policies and procedures, process improvements and clinic operations. Assists with collecting data, reporting outcomes and providing input to supervisor regarding program policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Education: Participates in yearly competence activities for staff. Participates in in-services, trainings and meetings. Serves as a preceptor to new staff. Participates in educational activities supporting clinical programs: Family Planning, STD, Teen Wellness, and Immunizations. Disaster Response: Assists the community during emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics or bio-terrorism events by delivering services in the field as needed. Participates in staffing emergency shelter, administering vaccinations to the community and providing nursing care to assure community safety. Carryout Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities, including identifying and communicating performance improvement opportunities and adjusting performance and practice to achieve established PM goals. Implement strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, serving on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing which included a Public Health Rotation; OR graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a current, unencumbered State of North Carolina RN License, a current CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.
A COPY OF YOUR RN LICENSE AND CPR CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO ATTACH THESE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. Additional Information
The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment
At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Full-Time
employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans
Pension
401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted YMCA Membership
Part-Time
employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:
Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Local Government Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Half-Time
employees are not eligible for benefits. To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our
Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
02
Do you have a valid CPR Certification?
Yes No
03
Do you have valid driver's license?
Yes No
04
Do you have a current, unencumbered State of North Carolina RN License?
Yes No
05
Have you attached a copy of your RN License and CPR Certification as required?Failure to attach this documentation will result in your application being rejected.
Yes No
Required Question
$27.17 - $46.20 Hourly
Location :
Gaston County Public Health Department, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
537
Department:
HEALTH
Opening Date:
11/25/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
FLSA:
Exempt
Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.
As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. Description
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
While a doctor treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
Leadership: Role models positive teamwork and professional communication. Duties of Charge Nurse include assessing and directing clinic flow, general problem solving, delegating duties and tasks to appropriate staff, preparing staff assignment schedule, and leading clinic "Huddle" as needed. Serves as BCCCP coordinator/navigator and Vaccine coordinator. Clinic Duties: Utilizes the Nursing Process to assess, interview, triage, educate and implement the plan of care. Examples: complete vital signs, interviews, and patient / family education. Administers immunizations per CDC guidelines and documents in NCIR and electronic health record. Assists with procedures and provides treatments per clinic guidelines. Participates in all clinical programs: Family Planning, STD, BCCCP, Immunizations. Plan for vaccine order and administration. Adheres to vaccine storage and handling requirements, receives and documents vaccine shipments, monitors inventory. Triage: Follow-up with patient calls, assess problems, provide medical advice per Standing Order and use of triage book, assess and triage walk-in patients per specific clinic triage protocols, and consults with providers for scheduling of late, walk-in and triage patients. Assigned Follow-Up: Nursing team members will be assigned specific tasks by Supervisor to assure that contract addenda requirements and clinic specific needs are met. Examples: follow-up of missed appointments, positive pregnancy tests, follow-up of positive lab results, and/or case management of clinic patients. The Charge Nurse is responsible for supporting and assisting nursing team members with completion. Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement: Collaborates and communicates with Nursing team members, Medical providers, Supervisor, PHS Management, and other departments to ensure best practices within the department. Provides input and feedback to the supervisor regarding policies and procedures, process improvements and clinic operations. Assists with collecting data, reporting outcomes and providing input to supervisor regarding program policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Education: Participates in yearly competence activities for staff. Participates in in-services, trainings and meetings. Serves as a preceptor to new staff. Participates in educational activities supporting clinical programs: Family Planning, STD, Teen Wellness, and Immunizations. Disaster Response: Assists the community during emergencies such as natural disasters, pandemics or bio-terrorism events by delivering services in the field as needed. Participates in staffing emergency shelter, administering vaccinations to the community and providing nursing care to assure community safety. Carryout Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities, including identifying and communicating performance improvement opportunities and adjusting performance and practice to achieve established PM goals. Implement strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity, including but not limited to: attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, serving on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing which included a Public Health Rotation; OR graduation from an accredited school of nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a current, unencumbered State of North Carolina RN License, a current CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.
A COPY OF YOUR RN LICENSE AND CPR CERTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO ATTACH THESE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. Additional Information
The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment
At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Full-Time
employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans
Pension
401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development Opportunities
Discounted YMCA Membership
Part-Time
employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:
Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Local Government Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Half-Time
employees are not eligible for benefits. To learn more details about the many benefits we provide view our
Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
02
Do you have a valid CPR Certification?
Yes No
03
Do you have valid driver's license?
Yes No
04
Do you have a current, unencumbered State of North Carolina RN License?
Yes No
05
Have you attached a copy of your RN License and CPR Certification as required?Failure to attach this documentation will result in your application being rejected.
Yes No
Required Question