Location : 1203 Maple Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02650
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 05/31/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Nurse Specialist provides intermediate level professional nursing work in providing primary, preventive and rehabilitative care to individuals in a public health clinical or community setting. Work is performed under the direction of a Nursing Services Supervisor.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Nurse Specialist I independently assesses patient needs for nursing care or medical intervention. Work is performed in a clinical setting, in homes, schools, day care centers and business and industry. Employee assesses needs, develops basic nursing care plans and patient goals, explains physician findings and ascertains that instructions are being followed. Employees must differentiate levels of patient criticality to identify crisis situations requiring physician or agency intervention. Nurse may be assigned as a lead worker from time to time.
Examples of Duties
This position provides postpartum and newborn assessments in the home for new Guilford County mothers and their babies. Nurses utilize the evidence-based Family Connects Nurse Home Visiting protocol. Visits include a thorough physical assessment of mom and baby, lactation support, psychosocial assessment of family and environment, referral and follow-up of identified needs and educational counseling. It is important that the applicant be able to communicate effectively with multiple agencies, medical providers and with families of diverse backgrounds. Position works with team to provide coverage for hospital rounds on weekends and holidays. Candidate must be self-motivated, organized and able to carry out job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Experience in perinatal nursing, lactation education and effective time management skills are preferred.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree (BSN), which includes 0-6 months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting or related environment; OR an Associate's degree (ADN) with two years experience in a public health setting or related environment. Additional training in specialty area may be required.
Necessary Special Qualifications
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and such other qualifications which may be prescribed by the State Department of Health.
Documentation of immunity to: measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, per CDC recommendations. Screening/proof of Hepatitis B immunity, as recommended by the CDC.
All Public Health staff are required to have annual Flu immunization (shots) each Flu season.
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in nursing with current Nursing License required and experience working with pregnant and postpartum women and their families is recommended; OR Registered Nurse in NC with 2 years' experience working with pregnant and postpartum women and their families in the home and experience with electronic medical record documentation.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands And Work Condition
Sits, walks and stands during a workday.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to lift patients (children) and objects up to 30 pounds as required for some positions.
Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, to read and interpret test results, administer immunizations/prescription dosages, and record medical findings.
Nurse may occasionally be in contact with difficult patients.
Nurses may be exposed to infection from disease-bearing patients, and specimens.
Employees will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field (driving, rural or inner-city settings, inclement weather, clients).
Work conditions may be mildly disagreeable if working in poor home environments or with difficult patients.
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01
Are you a Registered Nurse in NC?
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your level of education?
- Associates in Nursing
- Bachelors in Nursing
- Masters in Nursing
03
How many years of experience do you have as a Registered Nurse?
- 0 to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
04
Do you have experience working in a local health department clinic setting? (Must be indicated on application.)
- Yes
- No
05
Are you currently licensed as a foster parent through Guilford County DHHS or any other private or public agency?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you currently fostering any children in your home?
- Yes
- No
Required Question