Public Health Nurse II - Clinic

Description:

The Henderson County Department of Public Health (HCDPH) is accepting applications for two full-time clinic Public Health Nurse II (PHN II) positions. The employee in this position provides professional nursing services for clients presenting to the health department for clinic services.  Clients frequently present with multiple health problems and socio-economic issues requiring complex nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.  The PHN II is responsible for direct patient care which includes intake and exit interviews, client counseling and teaching, triage, carrying out provider orders and assisting with procedures.  Clinic services include pediatric primary care, pregnancy and postpartum care, family planning, women’s health screenings, and STI diagnosis and treatment. This position is supervised by the Clinical Services Manager.

Schedule:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some extended hours (that may include weekends and holidays) to meet agency, and/or public health response needs.

Qualifications:

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.  Preferred Qualifications: Spanish language skills.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

Current N.C. Registered Nurse license and graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. 

If a fully qualified PHN II is not available, we will consider hiring a PHN I with a work-against for one year. PHN I requires graduation

from an accredited school of professional nursing and a current N.C. Registered Nurse license.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed including college transcripts, and submitted to Henderson County Human Resources Department by email: hrd@hendersoncountync.gov  or by fax: (828) 698 – 6184, or by mail or in person to:

Henderson County HRD, 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

College transcripts that are sent directly from a college or university can be sent to hrd@hendersoncountync.gov  

Pre-employment drug screen, driving history and criminal background checks (including screening against the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals), is required of finalist applicant.

The deadline for application is:  5:00pm on 11/06/2024  

Starting range:         $64, 418 - $72,000

Grade:      79A

Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity