What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse II- Child Health position at Craven County?
The registered nurse provides clinical and administrative support with the Child Health Primary Care clinic. This position is responsible for delivering high quality care to infants, children, and adolescents, including health assessments, immunizations, education, and follow-up care. The role also serves as the NCIR Administrator for the clinic, ensuring compliance with state and federal immunization guidelines and managing vaccine inventory.Child Health Primary Care Clinic:
G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.
- Patient Assessment: Obtain health histories for infants and children in accordance with Health Check Periodical schedule.
- Clinical Procedures: Perform provider-ordered procedures such as vision and hearing screenings, nebulizer treatments, and EKGs.
- Communicate with patients via phone, triage calls, and address ongoing health concerns.
- Health Education: Provide teaching on topics including nutrition, dental care, safety, emergency care, hygiene, signs and symptoms of illness, behavior/development, and anticipatory guidance.
- Documentation: Record all findings and education provided in the child’s medical chart.
- Immunizations: Administer immunizations as needed and document all actions accurately.
- Follow-up Care: Manage follow-up for Child Health patients; referrals, lab results, medication refill requests, and any patient drug assistance programs as needed.
- NCIR Administrator: Serve as the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR) Administrator for the Child Health Clinic. Maintain accurate inventory, manage VFC (Vaccines for Children) program compliance, and ensure timely documentation.
- Immunization Delivery: Administer age-appropriate immunizations to children and adolescents (0-18 years) in accordance with state and local guidelines.
- Education & Compliance: Stay up to date with current immunization guidelines and continuing education requirements. Provide education to parents and guardians regarding immunizations, vaccine safety, and schedules. Ensure compliance with immunization protocols and maintain up-to-date Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) per CDC requirements.
- Inventory & Storage: Order vaccines as needed, monitor storage conditions, and ensure proper temperature control for all vaccines.
- Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record immunization and inventory in NCIR and maintain required reports for VFC and clinic operations.
- In times of a disaster, will function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter.
- Participates in orientation of students and/or new employees as necessary.
- Participate in health fairs and school-based immunization clinics as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinic Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, Deputy Director, or Health Director.
License or Certification Required by Statue or Regulation:
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.
Valid NC Driver’s License
G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and 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.