Mecklenburg County Government
Public Health Nurse - Immunizations
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Public Health Nurse (FT)
Immunization
Please apply by: 1/25/25
Hiring Range: $67,222.80 - $88,229.92 / year
This is an exempt (salaried) position.
Payrates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications不错 compared to the market rate and requirements for the job.
"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Bruce Career"
About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of yourself. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.
Position Summary This is a public health nurse position that may work in an office, clinical or community setting (e.g., school). Preferential candidate will have Pediatric Nursing experience and Public Health Nursing experience.
Performs work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities. This position may have onsite or offsite supervision, assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer nursing care to patients and/or delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and provide care management.
All Registered Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department are Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events. These services include, but are not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages and groups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services in shelter environments.
principali Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
Utilize nursing process in care delivery.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information, vital signs, or changes in patient’s health status.
Provide health services in accordance to standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
Develop, evaluate, implement, and/or modify plans of care (e.g., standardized treatment plans, individualized health care plans, or emergency action plans).
Perform administrative duties as needed and maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Train unlicensed assistive personnel to perform delegable tasks.
Provide health education/health promotion topics and anticipatory counseling to individuals, families, and other groups.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals’ home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Assess compliance with immunization laws; participate in special immunization clinics provided by Mecklenburg County Public Health which may include administering immunizations during the clinics.
Provide health care services, first aid, specified laboratory tests, exams, screenings, immunizations, or related assistance in various locations.
Refer clients to specialized health resources or community agencies for assistance unavailable at Mecklenburg County Health Department.
Document patient history, related findings, and service performed in electronic health record.
Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g., snow or ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
Minimum of RN licensure for positions in the Clinical Services Division: new RN graduates with no experience will be considered for hire.
Education:
Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Incumbents are required to complete state Public Health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A
Licenses and Certifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required and as funds are available may be supported as part of employment.
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license.
May require County Driving Privileges.
May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVRHell check required.
May require an annual Mecklenburg County Human Resource background screening.
Additional certifications may be required in some nursing program areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Public Health Nursing experience
STRONGLY PREFERRED
Pediatric Nursing experience
STRONGLY PREFERRED
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g., HIPAA (FERPA, if applicable), NC Nurse Practice Act)
Nursing techniques with strong nursing assessment skills
Medical.marketologyand legal terminology
Principles of public health and associated laws
Human anatomy and physiology
Clinical sanitation and personal hygiene
Principles of child, adolescent and adult growth and development
Nursing in a non-traditional health care setting
Scope of nursing practice
Principles of communicable disease prevention and epidemiology
Skills:
Prioritize, assign and delegate work
Manage and execute multiple tasks
Maintain various confidential records
Medication administration and basic nursing procedures
Work with multidisciplinary teams and diverse client populations
Evaluate records to ensure accreditation standards are met
Use electronic health records for nursing documentation
Evaluate records to appropriate standards, regulations, and statutes are met
Apply and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
Exercise judgment and discretion
Maintain records and files complying with HIPAA regulations and FERPA (if applicable) regulations
Abilities:
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed
Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence
Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family (significant other, caregiver, etc.) in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status
Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition toHands a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, andքների pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement. 博猫示
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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Please apply by: 1/25/25
Hiring Range: $67,222.80 - $88,229.92 / year
This is an exempt (salaried) position.
Payrates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications不错 compared to the market rate and requirements for the job.
"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Bruce Career"
About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of yourself. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.
Position Summary This is a public health nurse position that may work in an office, clinical or community setting (e.g., school). Preferential candidate will have Pediatric Nursing experience and Public Health Nursing experience.
Performs work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities. This position may have onsite or offsite supervision, assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer nursing care to patients and/or delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel, advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and provide care management.
All Registered Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department are Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events. These services include, but are not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages and groups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services in shelter environments.
principali Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
Utilize nursing process in care delivery.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information, vital signs, or changes in patient’s health status.
Provide health services in accordance to standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
Develop, evaluate, implement, and/or modify plans of care (e.g., standardized treatment plans, individualized health care plans, or emergency action plans).
Perform administrative duties as needed and maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Train unlicensed assistive personnel to perform delegable tasks.
Provide health education/health promotion topics and anticipatory counseling to individuals, families, and other groups.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals’ home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Assess compliance with immunization laws; participate in special immunization clinics provided by Mecklenburg County Public Health which may include administering immunizations during the clinics.
Provide health care services, first aid, specified laboratory tests, exams, screenings, immunizations, or related assistance in various locations.
Refer clients to specialized health resources or community agencies for assistance unavailable at Mecklenburg County Health Department.
Document patient history, related findings, and service performed in electronic health record.
Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g., snow or ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:
Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
Minimum of RN licensure for positions in the Clinical Services Division: new RN graduates with no experience will be considered for hire.
Education:
Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Incumbents are required to complete state Public Health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A
Licenses and Certifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required and as funds are available may be supported as part of employment.
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license.
May require County Driving Privileges.
May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVRHell check required.
May require an annual Mecklenburg County Human Resource background screening.
Additional certifications may be required in some nursing program areas.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Public Health Nursing experience
STRONGLY PREFERRED
Pediatric Nursing experience
STRONGLY PREFERRED
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g., HIPAA (FERPA, if applicable), NC Nurse Practice Act)
Nursing techniques with strong nursing assessment skills
Medical.marketologyand legal terminology
Principles of public health and associated laws
Human anatomy and physiology
Clinical sanitation and personal hygiene
Principles of child, adolescent and adult growth and development
Nursing in a non-traditional health care setting
Scope of nursing practice
Principles of communicable disease prevention and epidemiology
Skills:
Prioritize, assign and delegate work
Manage and execute multiple tasks
Maintain various confidential records
Medication administration and basic nursing procedures
Work with multidisciplinary teams and diverse client populations
Evaluate records to ensure accreditation standards are met
Use electronic health records for nursing documentation
Evaluate records to appropriate standards, regulations, and statutes are met
Apply and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
Exercise judgment and discretion
Maintain records and files complying with HIPAA regulations and FERPA (if applicable) regulations
Abilities:
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed
Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence
Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family (significant other, caregiver, etc.) in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status
Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s
Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition toHands a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, andքների pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement. 博猫示
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
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