(HEALTH) Public Health Nurse II Communicable DiseaseTB Coordinator
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Job Location:
Clinton, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GRADE: 74
SALARY RANGE: Starting at $60000 with full benefits package/401K
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The PHN II is responsible for coordinating Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis programs. This role focuses on promoting prevention and education to help control the spread of communicable diseases within Sampson County. The PHN II will serve as a coordinator for services related to communicable disease prevention education awareness and treatment. Additionally this position will support sexually transmitted disease (STD) and adult health clinic programs by providing backup services in an expanded role. The PHN II plays a key role in the control and prevention of communicable diseases including tuberculosis and will also assist in clinical operations and provide backup support for adult health clinic services.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of and skills in the application of nursing theory practices principles and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health. Ability to plan coordinate and supervise the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to secure the cooperation of clients to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records reports and medical instruction.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing. Individuals without a B.S.N degree will be required to complete the Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
APPLICATION PROCESS: N.C. State application form (PD-107) is available at are accepted until the position is filled.
SAMPSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Employee Relations
- Typing
- Patient Care
- Clerical Experience
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- EMT Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Transcription
- Epic
- Phone Etiquette
