What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Program) position at Craven County?
The primary purpose of this position is to provide surveillance and monitoring of disease trends in the county and initiate proper control measures.Supervision and Planning of Communicable Disease Program
Other Duties:
In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed
Plan, coordinate and manage the Communicable Disease Program.
Establish program goals, policies and guidelines with the Adult Health Supervisor and Nursing Director.
Make modifications in the program as new standards occur, compile annual reports and assemble relevant program data.
In instances where a disease outbreak requires additional staff determine number required, train and coordinate that staff.
Review all pertinent documentation for accuracy and compliance with proper standards.
Make budgetary recommendations to the supervisor and Program Manager to accomplish the goals of the program.
Establish program goals, policies and guidelines with the Adult Health Supervisor and Nursing Director.
Make modifications in the program as new standards occur, compile annual reports and assemble relevant program data.
In instances where a disease outbreak requires additional staff determine number required, train and coordinate that staff.
Review all pertinent documentation for accuracy and compliance with proper standards.
Make budgetary recommendations to the supervisor and Program Manager to accomplish the goals of the program.
Communicable Disease Program Coordination:
Review all communicable disease reports received in NCEDSS.
Follow-up each reportable disease according to guidelines.
Notify environmental sanitarian of any condition which may be related to food or water.
Assist sanitarian in food related follow-up in restaurants, day care, etc.
Responsible for maintenance of Communicable Disease Report Log.
Serve as Epidemiology Team Chairperson, schedule meetings, set agenda and distribute, coordinate speakers or special guest as needed.
Coordinate services for contacts with State Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS).
Monitor Hepatitis B carriers.
Coordinate with Child Health to ensure infants born to Hep-B surface antigen mothers receive appropriate immunization or follow-up.
Serve as a representative for the Communicable Disease Program within the community.
Perform Physical Assessments:
Obtain patient/family history.
Collection of appropriate testing and route to lab.
Provide education/counseling/referral to appropriate resource/follow up.
Treatment according to findings/standing orders
Requisition pharmacy drugs as needed.
Other Duties:
Other duties deemed necessary by the Adult Health Supervisor, Nursing Director or Health Director.
Serve as back-up to the Tuberculosis nurse.
Administer immunizations as assigned.
In times of disaster, will function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing,
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or ManagementIn the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed
Salary : $67,121