Public Health Nurse II-Expanded Hours

Job Summary: This position serves as a Public Health Nurse in the Alleghany Health Center location of AppHealthCare. This position will fill a critical role by providing support in AppHealthCare's clinical services. The selected employee will report to the Nursing Supervisor. Job duties will include the application of nursing knowledge in public health and primary care settings. Nursing duties will include active interviewing in state program visits, medication administration, injections, and immunizations. This Nurse will gain knowledge in state programs and necessary testing and treatment. Continuing education is available and required.

Evening clinic hours from 4:45 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Opportunities available for part-time or full-time status, and will consider shift preference for 4 hours (4:00 pm-8:00 pm), 8 hours (12:00 pm-8:00 pm), 10 hours (10:00 am-8:00 pm) or 12 hours (8:00 am-8:00 pm).

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Seeking a Public Health Nurse with a focus on public health programs, including Family Planning, Maternal Health, sexually transmitted Diseases, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Programs, Immunizations, Communicable Diseases, and Tuberculosis. Work will include close collaboration with medical providers and other clinical staff to provide primary care throughout the life cycle. Occasional work off-site, on-call, and after-hours will be necessary.

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 & 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55,880.00 - $88,287.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,880 - $88,287