Craven County Government
Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Program) - 10372
Craven County Government, New Bern, North Carolina, United States, 28560
Overview
Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Program) - 10372 at Craven County Government. The primary purpose of this position is to provide surveillance and monitoring of disease trends in the county and initiate proper control measures. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating and managing the Communicable Disease Program; establishing program goals, policies and guidelines with the Adult Health Supervisor and Nursing Director; making modifications in the program as new standards occur; compiling annual reports and assembling relevant program data; determining staffing for disease outbreaks when additional staff are required; reviewing all pertinent documentation for accuracy and compliance with proper standards; and making budgetary recommendations to the supervisor and Program Manager to accomplish program goals. Communicable Disease Program Coordination
Review all communicable disease reports received in NCEDSS and follow up each reportable disease according to guidelines. Notify environmental sanitarian of any condition which may be related to food or water and assist sanitarian in food-related follow-up in restaurants, day care, etc. Maintain the Communicable Disease Report Log. Serve as Epidemiology Team Chairperson; schedule meetings, set agenda and distribute materials, coordinate speakers or guests as needed. Coordinate services for contacts with State Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). Monitor Hepatitis B carriers and coordinate with Child Health to ensure infants born to Hep-B surface antigen mothers receive appropriate immunization or follow-up. Represent the Communicable Disease Program within the community. Perform Physical Assessments
Obtain patient/family history and collect appropriate testing with route to lab. Provide education/counseling/referral to appropriate resources and follow up; administer 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 and administer immunizations as assigned. In times of disaster, function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter. Qualifications
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. In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration
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Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Program) - 10372 at Craven County Government. The primary purpose of this position is to provide surveillance and monitoring of disease trends in the county and initiate proper control measures. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating and managing the Communicable Disease Program; establishing program goals, policies and guidelines with the Adult Health Supervisor and Nursing Director; making modifications in the program as new standards occur; compiling annual reports and assembling relevant program data; determining staffing for disease outbreaks when additional staff are required; reviewing all pertinent documentation for accuracy and compliance with proper standards; and making budgetary recommendations to the supervisor and Program Manager to accomplish program goals. Communicable Disease Program Coordination
Review all communicable disease reports received in NCEDSS and follow up each reportable disease according to guidelines. Notify environmental sanitarian of any condition which may be related to food or water and assist sanitarian in food-related follow-up in restaurants, day care, etc. Maintain the Communicable Disease Report Log. Serve as Epidemiology Team Chairperson; schedule meetings, set agenda and distribute materials, coordinate speakers or guests as needed. Coordinate services for contacts with State Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS). Monitor Hepatitis B carriers and coordinate with Child Health to ensure infants born to Hep-B surface antigen mothers receive appropriate immunization or follow-up. Represent the Communicable Disease Program within the community. Perform Physical Assessments
Obtain patient/family history and collect appropriate testing with route to lab. Provide education/counseling/referral to appropriate resources and follow up; administer 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 and administer immunizations as assigned. In times of disaster, function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter. Qualifications
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. In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Government Administration
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