Public Health Nurse I

About

I – Make a Meaningful Impact!

Are you a compassionate nurse looking to serve your community? Transylvania County Public Health is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse I to deliver essential care and education across a variety of public health programs. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct patient services including physical exams, immunizations, contraceptive care, and preventive counseling for individuals and families. You’ll also lead WIC clinics, perform lab tests, manage clinic supplies, and support outreach efforts like flu clinics and chronic disease screenings.

Essential Functions

• Performs lead nurse duties for WIC recertification’s by preparing screening areas and coordinating schedules with the WIC Director
• Assist clinicians during client exams
• Assess and counsel parents based on screening results
• Administer Plan B and Depo-Provera
• Order and maintain clinic supplies
• Calibrate medical equipment and maintain logs
• Collect and process specimens for lab tests
• Document lab results and prepare specimens for transport
• Conduct pregnancy tests for walk-in clients, provide counseling, and refer for follow-up care
• Maintain autoclave and autoclave instruments
• Support as a backup Immunization Coordinator
• Assess and administer immunizations for clients of all ages
• Document direct care in public health programs such as flu clinics, cancer prevention (BCCCP), hypertension and diabetes screenings
• Participate in public health preparedness activities and other duties as assigned
• Staff emergency shelters as needed

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs
• Understanding of best practices, safety standards, and therapeutic outcomes related to the specific area(s) of practice
• Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities
• Working knowledge of available resources and organizations
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
• Ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships
• Able to accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions
• Some ability to oversee the work of others
• Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, accessing information

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting, walking, or standing
• Lifting and carrying of light to medium weight equipment

Work Environment

• Generally stationed in clinics or similar settings
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, angry or disruptive patients

Education and Experience

• Minimum Education And Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Completion of the on-line NCCPHN Course (NC Credentialed Public Health Nurse Program) within the first year of employment, regardless of type of nursing degree (Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, etc.)
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Current Driver's License valid in the State of North Carolina
• CPR Certification

Pay

• $50 per month premium paid by the employee / county pay remaining portion
• Employee can cover children/spouse/family at their own cost for medical coverage
• $77.56/$265.92/ $426.28 per month
• In addition to the $50 per month for the employee
• Employees may qualify for a $50 per month discount
• Beginning in 2016, employees must participate in the employee health screening including a baseline physical and meet 2 of the 4 accountability standards set forth by the Board of Commissioners to receive the discount
• Waist circumference abdomen cir < 40" male or
• Blood Pressure Cholesterol Ratio
• Hemoglobin A1c

Benefits

• Premiums may be pre-taxed which is a savings to your taxes, but if you pre-tax premiums you can't take the costs off of your taxes
• Blue Options PPO / Administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
• Plan 1 – Co-Pay Plan for In-Network – $40 Copays for Primary Care Visit, $80 Specialist Visit, Urgent Care and RX. All other services apply to $1,500 deductible, then 80/20 co-insurance up to $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum
• Plan 2 – Deductible Plan for In-Network except $25 co-pay for Primary Care Visit and RX. All other services apply to $1,000 deductible, then 80/20 co-insurance up to $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum
• Routine eye examinations only are covered annually for a BCBSNC network provider
• Prescription Drugs – 4 Tiers - $5 generic/ $45 preferred / $60.00 non preferred /4th Tier is 25% up to a max of $100.00./ Mail order is available @ 2.5 co-pays for a 90 day supply. 90 day supply at pharmacy
• Verify network participation, RX tiers, and obtain information at www.bcbsnc.com
• Self Funded Health Insurance Plan – Deductible of $75,000
• Dental Insurance – Can choose different level of coverage than Medical
• Administered by Ameritas
• Employee is covered under the dental coverage at no cost
• An employee can cover children/spouse/family for $57.26/ $22.52/ $72.38 per month, respectively
• No Network of Dentists, may choose any provider
• Provides 2 routine cleanings and exams with no deductible
• For other services a $50 plan year deductible
• 80% for root canals, fillings - 50% for crowns, bridgework, dentures $1000 maximum for braces/ $1000 maximum per covered individual per year which includes preventative care costs
• Obtain information & replacement cards at www.ameritasgroup.com

Term Life Insurance

• Provided for the Employee – Dearborn National $10,000 Life and $10,000 Accidental Death
• Employee may purchase additional amounts. Up to $100,000 Guaranteed Issue for employee;$20,000 for spouse and $10,000 or $5,000 for children (at original eligibility)
• If you are interested in knowing more about these benefits view the following website for details. www.markiiibrokerage.com/transylvaniacountync or a link is available on the county Intranet. Then sign up during your original enrollment window by contacting Human Resources

Supplemental Insurance Products

• Mark III Brokerage assists the county to provide a full-array of supplemental products such as Health and Dependent Care FSA accounts, Cancer Policy, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Term Life, Universal Life, Accident or Illness Policy, Hospital Indemnity, and a Vision Plan
• The Supplemental Products are available during original employment or open enrollment in May/June of each year to employees at group rates and premiums are paid through payroll deduction
• Website for information is: www.markiiieb.com

Electronic Payroll Deposit

• County Employees are paid bi-weekly, 26 times per year. We deposit your payroll check. Deposits are available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are made, so you can have access to your funds by Friday morning (payday).
• You can divide your payroll into two accounts, one you must specify the amount to go into and the second account would receive the balance.

Retirement

• NC Local Government Employees Retirement System – All full-time employees contribute 6% of their gross earnings and the County matches the contribution
• Employees are vested in the program after 5 years of service
• Transferable within the state system
• The website for more information is: www.nctreasurer.com

401K

• Empower Retirement – 2% Employer Contribution, Voluntary Contributions, Rollovers, etc. (Info Available)
• The website is: https://www.myncretirement.com/nc-401k-nc-457-plans

457

• Nationwide Retirement Solutions - After 5 years of full-time service the County will provide a contribution of $57.69 per payroll / $1500 per year for employees
• At 5 years of service, eligible employees must complete an enrollment form
• The website is www.nrsforu.com

Credit Union

• County Employees may be a member in the NC Local Government Employees Credit Union which is affiliated with the State Employees Credit Union
• Local office is in Pisgah Forest
• Payroll deduction and drafts are available
• The website is www.lgfcu.org

Paid Holidays

• (12) New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Easter Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas

Paid Vacation/Annual Leave

• 1-2 years = 10 days; 3-5 years = 12 days, 5-10 years = 15 days, 10-15 years = 18 days, 15-20 years = 20 days; 20 + years = 24 days
• Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, therefore you receive 1/26th each payroll
• You may accrue vacation and carry over up to 30 days. Thereafter, at the end of the calendar year, if you have more than the 30 days, the excess converts to sick leave
• You may cash in up to one week of vacation annually, in lieu of time away from work
• If you have prior active service in the NC Retirement System, Transylvania County will give you credit for those years of service toward accrual of vacation/annual leave
• Vacation should be scheduled in advance as requested by your supervisor
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