Public Health Sr Nurse ( STI/HIV )

About the role

This is a public health nursing position that works in an office, clinic, or community settings. Perform registered nurse (RN) specialty duties requiring assessment and knowledge in a specialized area. This leading nurse role assesses patient health problems and needs; develops and implements care plans; administers nursing care to patients, provides case management and assists with clinical and professional competencies of staff, and supports orientation and onboarding of new staff.

Responsibilities

• 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 patients' conditions.
• Provide health services in accordance to standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
• Perform administrative duties as needed and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• 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).
• Direct or supervise other nurses or assigned clinical staff; may supervise a particular unit and ensure proper nursing care without management expectations related to of HR.
• Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
• Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies.
• Prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies in locations are maintained (program specific).
• Complete orders from an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) (program specific).
• Perform a physical examination to determine if there is a deviation from normal (role specific).
• Provide health counseling and treatment under standing orders, and/or referral to the appropriate physician or clinic.
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on health education/promotion topics.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Provide healthcare, first aid, specified laboratory tests, immunizations, screenings, or health services in locations such as clinics.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity; administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics and perform physical examinations (program specific).
• Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff.
• Participate in the orientation and competency assessment of newly hired staff.
• Support staffing needs.
• Perform equivalent job responsibilities of other nurses within program area.
• Mecklenburg County Health Department Employees: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions.

  Requirements

  • Experience: Two years of professional nursing experience.
  • Education: Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program. Non-BSN 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • Program specific requirements: Register for the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Enhanced Role RN (ERRN) course within 1 year of hire (except at times when the course isn’t offered or during extended public health emergencies). Successful completion of the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Enhanced Role RN (ERRN) course within 18 months of hire (except at time when the course isn’t offered or during extended public health emergencies).
  • Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher with two (2) years of relevant experience and required program specific certifications.