JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Public Health Nurse II Centering Program Coordinator (State Funded through May 2027)

DEPARTMENT: Health Department

SALARY: Grade 66 Starting Salary: $24.7672 Hourly/ $51,515.88 Annually

OPENING DATE:April 29, 2024 Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

APPLY AT: Duplin County Personnel Office Apply Online: www.duplincountync.com

County Administration Building

224 Seminary Street

Kenansville, NC 28349

9l0-296-2104 "Equal Opportunity Employer"

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this position is the responsibility for administering and managing the Centering Pregnancy Group Care Program. This includes planning and organizing the group sessions, participating in community outreach events, and helping to recruit participants into the program through direct interactions, social media, and other forms of outreach. A high level of nursing skill is required to complete histories and exams, review lab work, and determine appropriate action. This employee must stay current and have a working knowledge of public health, maternal health, family planning, STI/HIV, TB, immunizations, standing orders, and case management services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

88% Centering Pregnancy Program Manager

· Monitors health care plan and follow-up for all participants in group care.

· Coordinates with Maternal Health Coordinator and reviews and records all lab results and follow-up as needed for Centering Prenatal participants.

· Coordinates with the Maternal Health Coordinator and schedules referrals of pregnant women.

· Maintains all Centering group records in the electronic system and any paper documents as indicated.

· Monitors budget and supply needs for the Centering program, and coordinates ordering of approved supplies.

· Supervises Centering group scheduling and follow-up on missed appointments.

· Collaborates with Maternal Health Coordinator or OB/GYN when scheduling maternal clients for ultrasound.

· Promotes linkages with other needed health and human services on behalf of the client.

· Provide breastfeeding support and education.

· Collaborates with the Maternal Health Coordinator to arrange for administration of non-stress tests as indicated. Remains current in understanding non-stress test results.

· Refers high-risk pregnant women to Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancy (CMHRP).

· Provide input into physician orientation with the Centering group model.

· Coordinates health education materials for the Centering group program.

· Responsible for the performance measures and reporting requirements for AA 175 Supporting Women’s Health Services including; conducting group prenatal care annual program reports, monthly itemization reports, participant satisfaction surveys, appropriate budget utilization, program goals, objectives, and outcomes.

· Conducts at least one group serving pregnant individuals meeting for 10 sessions, which follows the recommended schedule of prenatal care visits.

· Collects data on program participants and reports on an annual basis. This includes demographic information, prenatal care visits, breastfeeding initiation and duration, delivery outcomes, and birth outcomes.

· Distribute patient experience surveys to participants to assess the group prenatal care model.

· Assures reporting of required data to Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section consultant (WICWS) annually.

· Collaborates with other agencies in the community regarding issues related to maternal health care.

· Stays current on available county and out-of-county resources.

· Represents DCHD on community boards and/or committees and promotes available services.

· Stays informed of current trends in public health, STI/HIV, TB, immunizations, family planning, and maternal health by attending relevant meetings and trainings as well as reading relevant professional literature and guidelines.

· Assists with interviewing and provides input in recommendations of new staff.

· Provides direct supervision including probationary and yearly evaluations of CHW in the Centering Prenatal program

· Reviews and signs time sheets, travel requests, and travel logs for employees supervised by this position for accuracy.

· Counsels employees to resolve minor discipline and other problems. Refers to the Nursing Supervisor and Health Director for serious problems.

· Coordinates and implements training and orientation of new employees under this position’s supervision.

· Promotes quality care, use of motivational interviewing, accurate, concise, and complete documentation of services rendered.

· Evaluate program success on an ongoing basis and implement quality improvement initiatives to improve performance.

10% General Health Department Nursing Duties

· Provides counseling and referral as a trained adoption specialist.

· Participates in direct patient care of clients receiving services in the Health Department clinic including adult health services, child health services, STD services, immunizations, communicable diseases, and tuberculosis control.

· Obtains history and work-up of Maternal Health and Family Planning patients.

· Assesses client’s needs in the General Clinic.

· Maintains knowledge of immunizations, physical assessment, TB skin testing and treatment, STD treatments, communicable disease, and HIV control measures to prevent the spread of HIV within the community.

· Provides and documents appropriate family planning limited history and dispensing of birth control methods.

· Provides pregnancy test counseling and documentation.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

2% Other Duties

· Staff clinics as needed

· Participates in shelter duty and other activities relating to the Department’s emergency response and other disaster relief efforts.

· Serves as a team member during outreach projects such as flu vaccine season and disease outbreaks.

· Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

· Minimum Education and Experience – 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Completion of NC Credentialed Public Health Nurse (CPHN) course– within one year of hire if did not graduate with BSN with Public Health rotation.

· Completion of Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) Centering Pregnancy model training within 3 months of hire

· Certified in basic CPR life support or become certified

· At least one year’s experience working with pregnant women and their families.

· Valid and current NC driver’s license.

· Reliable means of transportation for work assignments.

· Current and active NC Nursing Licens

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,515.88 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenansville, NC 28349: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person