Public Health Nurse II

Our Public Health Department is currently hiring a compassionate and dedicated Nurse-Family Partnership Home Visitor to join our team. In this role you will provide high-quality evidence-based nurse home visiting services to perinatal and parenting clients following the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model. As a valued member of our collaborative team youll work directly with expectant mothers and families offering essential guidance and support throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.

This position reports to the Nurse-Family Partnership Supervisor and typically follows a MondayFriday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility. Youll be part of a close-knit team consisting of approximately six nurses and a Nurse Supervisor all committed to improving outcomes for families in our community.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to provide professional nursing services related to public health and community health care services in health promotion prevention and disease control programs to clients in all areas of BCHHS Clinical Services and the community.

Minimum Education Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelors degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one (1) year of Public Health Nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience including one (1) year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Per NC Local Health Department Accreditation requirements employees in this role must present their diploma degree or transcript to their supervisor/department upon hire.

Additional Training and Experience:English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred; Certification in Community Health Nursing preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing.

New Buncombe County Health and Human Services Public Health Clinical Services Staff must provide proof of immunity against Mumps Pertussis Rubella Rubeola (measles) and Varicella within 30 days of their hire date. This proof of immunity must meet the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for healthcare personnel. When necessary documentation from a healthcare provider (MD DO NP or PA) of a valid medical contraindication to a required immunization can be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Essential Functions of the position:

• Provide direct public health nursing services client assessment education and non-judgmental counseling administer medications and treatments develop individualized plan of care provide referral services and coordination of community resources.
• Conduct disease control surveillance and investigation activities to prevent the spread of disease in compliance with North Carolina General Statutes; provide follow-up as appropriate; provide clients and contacts with control measures necessary to prevent the spread of disease; assure clients understand the plan of care and importance of compliance.
• Establish and maintain an accurate database through extensive health history of client; prioritize areas of concern and communicate findings via client medical record or other appropriate document; Utilize HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements when handling client information and communication.
• Provide immunizations for vaccine preventable diseases via State and CDC guidelines and education of parents/clients regarding immunization laws schedules and care following immunizations.
• Participate with activities related to preparedness for and response to bioterrorism and other public health threats as needed.
• Participate in Department of Health and community activities including committees and staff meetings to facilitate coordination of client care; provide Public Health services at BCHHS outreach events as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization of Public Health programs at local and state level including knowledge of principles and practice of public health nursing services.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations regarding handling of client charts and client-related communications.
• Ability to relate well with people including clients of all ages caregivers of clients professional and clerical staff and outside agencies.
• Skill in observing listening organizing prioritizing and communicating.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of health as well as disease in relation to the physical mental and emotional health of the client and caregivers.
• Knowledge of the community resources and ways of utilizing them to benefit the client.
• Ability to create and maintain an effective follow up and referral system.
• Ability to learn the program area of assignment and all agency programs and services which could affect the client/applicant.
• Ability to analyze and comprehend a variety of technical and administrative regulations records and reports.

In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture one that fully engages all of our employees honoring and building on each employees unique experiences opinions and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race natural hair or hairstyles ethnicity creed color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin or ancestry marital or familial status pregnancy veteran status religious belief or non-belief age or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment hiring assignment promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.