Public Health Nurse - Adult Health

Salary : $59,402.95 Annually
Location :Public Health Hickory, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01893
Department:Public Health
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Closing Date: 2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
As a nurse, would you like to make a direct difference in the lives of adults? Are you an energetic nurse with excellent direct patient care skills who can communicate with a diverse population? Catawba County Public Health, leading the way to a healthier community through innovative programming and compassionate employees, is seeking a highly motivated Public Health Nurse to provide services in the Adult Health Clinic. In this position, you will provide direct care which includes preventing illness as well as promotion, preserving, and improving health of the community.
Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to clients attending the Adult Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease, and Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Program Clinics
• Collection of medical history and post-conferences information/education
• Administrating and dispensing of medications, including birth control methods
• Patient education and counseling
• Scheduling of referrals and return appointments
• Documentation of care
• Patient triage
• Follow-up on abnormal finds (paps, labs, referrals)
• Familiarization with Standing Orders, Procedures, and clinical protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associates degree from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.
• Individuals employed in a local health department without a degree that includes a Public Health Nursing rotation will be required to complete the "North Carolina Credential Public Health Nurse" course within one year of employment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work well with a wide span of diverse people and professionals on all levels
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective computer skills in order to access immunization registry, appointment system, follow-up system, and medical records
• Strong judgment and problem solving skills with the ability to make decision regarding medical care based on medical history or client complaints
• This is considered Light Work, requiring ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Does this still sound good to you? Then see what else we can offer you:

• A chance to make a direct impact in the lives of adults
• No regularly scheduled weekend work
• Flexibility
• Excellent benefits package and job stability

As of 7/1/2022:
You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization. Available benefits include:
Health Care

• Health: For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.
• Dental Insurance: At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren) and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.
• Vision Care: Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents, with 2 plan options to choose from.
• Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans: These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts which can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision expenses.

Employee Wellness

• Employee Health Clinic (EHC): An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care available to employee's children ages 5-17 regardless of health insurance coverage and for employee's adult children (ages 18-26) or employee's spouse if covered on the county's health insurance.
• Wellness: The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education and more.
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits.

Work Life Balance

• Annual Leave: Full-time employees earn from 10-21 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
• Holiday Leave: Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Time off for activities that support our local schools.
• Continuing educational assistance.
• Discount tickets to recreational venues.
• Employee appreciation days/activities.
• Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care.

Financial Security

• Local Governmental Employees Retirement System: For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department.
• 401K: The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.
• Other Tax Deferred Programs: Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).
• Longevity Pay: After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.
• Life Insurance: Death benefit equal to one times employee's annual salary with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.
• Short Term Disability: Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.
• Long Term Disability: Available through payroll deduction at group rates.
• Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU)/Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU).

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Describe your Nursing experience, particularly any experience in Public Health, OB-GYN or Adult Health clinic settings. Include amount of time worked. (This information should be detailed in the work section of your application.)
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Describe your experience with triage and patient follow-up tasks.
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Describe your experience in the assessment and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
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