What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse III position at City of Greenacres?
Description
We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system
An employee in this class will lead and manage our Tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Communicable Disease (CD), and Immunization clinics. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care, developing patient care plans, and ensuring compliance with public health protocols.
Examples of Duties
STD CLINIC
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing; Valid Driver's License
Supplemental Information
Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate.
All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.
Health
We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3300 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.
Dental
Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.
Voluntary Plans
Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.
Life Insurance
The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.
Retirement
Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%).
401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.
Longevity Pay
The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.
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Did you graduate from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which included a Public Health Nursing rotation and do you have two years of Public Health nursing experience ?
Do you have a Master’s in Public Health and did you graduate from a school of professional nursing and do you have two years of professional nursing experience ?
Did you graduate from a school of professional nursing and do you have three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience ?
We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system
An employee in this class will lead and manage our Tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Communicable Disease (CD), and Immunization clinics. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care, developing patient care plans, and ensuring compliance with public health protocols.
Examples of Duties
STD CLINIC
- Coordinates STD Clinic under the direct supervision of the Communicable Disease Supervisor.
- Obtains health history and range of symptoms for current problems.
- Performs Blood Pressure, Temperature checks as per clinic policy and procedure.
- Responsible for follow-up of Shigellosis, Salmonella, E. Coli and Campylobacter, vectorborne diseases.
- Patient/parent teaching, telephone management, letter, or home visit.
- Responsible for completion of Communicable Disease Report and/or surveillance report as required by the state, and entering information into the NCEDSS (North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System.
- Serves as Lead TB nurse.
- Assess patients with positive PPD’s, and evaluating for treatment of LTBI (Latent Tuberculosis Infection) per standing orders.
- Schedule chest x-rays through Scotland Memorial Hospital.
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing; Valid Driver's License
Supplemental Information
Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate.
All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.
Health
We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3300 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.
Dental
Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.
Voluntary Plans
Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.
Life Insurance
The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.
Retirement
Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%).
401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.
Longevity Pay
The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.
01
Did you graduate from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which included a Public Health Nursing rotation and do you have two years of Public Health nursing experience ?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a Master’s in Public Health and did you graduate from a school of professional nursing and do you have two years of professional nursing experience ?
- Yes
- No
Did you graduate from a school of professional nursing and do you have three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience ?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $1,200