(HEALTH) Public Health Nurse (PHN) II Maternal Health Coordinator

Clinton, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE: 74

SALARY: Hiring Salary $60000 annually with full benefits package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Public Health Nurse II (PHN II) will coordinate Maternal Health services in Sampson County focusing on providing care education and interventions aimed at reducing and preventing maternal and infant mortality. This role requires the use of advanced and specialized public health nursing skills to support positive health outcomes for pregnant women and their families. The PHN II will ensure equitable access to and effective delivery of maternity care services for all clients. Additionally the coordinator will provide daily supervision of maternity clinic staff ensuring compliance with state policies procedures and standards of addition to maternal health patients this position will work in the general clinic as needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory practice principles and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; 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 including health disparities; ability to plan coordinate and oversee the work of others; 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; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records reports and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication patient record documentation and accessing of information.

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 employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Masters in Public Health 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.

Full benefits package to include Health Insurance Life Insurance Supplemental insurance options; annual and sick leave; paid holidays; 401K.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

NC State Application form (PD-107) required.

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

All offers of employment are conditional pending candidate undergoing pre-employment Alcohol & Drug testing and producing satisfactory test results.

Required Experience:

GRADE: 74SALARY: Hiring Salary $60000 annually with full benefits package. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Public Health Nurse II (PHN II) will coordinate Maternal Health services in Sampson County focusing on providing care education and interventions aimed at reducing and preventing maternal and infant m...