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Public Health Nurse III
Salary Range: $61,000 - $62,525 Appointment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Franklin County Health Department, Louisburg, NC Attention Applicants: Submit a PD-107 (State application) to Franklin County Health Department, 107 Industrial Drive, Suite C, Louisburg, NC 27549. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of PD-107 applications. A separate application is required for each position for which you want to apply. PLEASE ATTACH REFERENCES AND A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT. Job Summary: We are looking for a Communicable Disease Coordinator and Rabies Control Nurse for the Health Department. This person will be responsible for receiving reports regarding all types of communicable diseases (including Tuberculosis) and ensuring appropriate follow-up and treatment are completed. This person is also part of the Health Department's Epidemiological Team and serves as the Employee Health Nurse and OSHA contact. This person must possess good organization and communication skills. Must have a current license to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing. Education or Experience Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health Nursing experience; or Master's Degree in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Benefits: Two Health Insurance options, and dental insurance (available after 30 days of employment); Participation in Local Government Retirement System. 4% Employer contribution 401k, Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary); vacation/sick leave and 12 paid holidays/year (including 2-days at Thanksgiving and 3 days at Christmas). Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (no evenings or weekends) with an hour for lunch. Required Immunizations: The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment: Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment Proof of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity Evidence of Tdap vaccine Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease If working in the lab, must have documented proof of one dose of meningococcal vaccine Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or disability. Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Screening is required.
Salary Range: $61,000 - $62,525 Appointment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: Franklin County Health Department, Louisburg, NC Attention Applicants: Submit a PD-107 (State application) to Franklin County Health Department, 107 Industrial Drive, Suite C, Louisburg, NC 27549. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of PD-107 applications. A separate application is required for each position for which you want to apply. PLEASE ATTACH REFERENCES AND A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT. Job Summary: We are looking for a Communicable Disease Coordinator and Rabies Control Nurse for the Health Department. This person will be responsible for receiving reports regarding all types of communicable diseases (including Tuberculosis) and ensuring appropriate follow-up and treatment are completed. This person is also part of the Health Department's Epidemiological Team and serves as the Employee Health Nurse and OSHA contact. This person must possess good organization and communication skills. Must have a current license to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing. Education or Experience Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health Nursing experience; or Master's Degree in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Benefits: Two Health Insurance options, and dental insurance (available after 30 days of employment); Participation in Local Government Retirement System. 4% Employer contribution 401k, Employer-paid life insurance (1x annual salary); vacation/sick leave and 12 paid holidays/year (including 2-days at Thanksgiving and 3 days at Christmas). Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (no evenings or weekends) with an hour for lunch. Required Immunizations: The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment: Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment Proof of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity Evidence of Tdap vaccine Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease If working in the lab, must have documented proof of one dose of meningococcal vaccine Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or disability. Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Screening is required.