PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE HEALTH DEPARTMENT (3)

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Summary:


The nurse position will be cross trained in all clinics and any new clinics that may be added in the future and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed and supervised under the Public Health Nurse Supervisor. The normal work schedule includes Monday to Friday 8:00AM 5:00 PM and may occasionally require evening and weekend hours to promote clinic services.


The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to provide a general outline and summary of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the department and county.


Essential Functions:


This position is cross trained across all clinical services areas (Primary Care, Maternal Care, Family Planning, Child Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, BCCP, Wisewoman, General Services, Employee Health and Wellness).


Adult Health, Primary Care, Employee Health and Wellness Center


Family Planning, Maternity, and Child Health


Eventually train in other clinics: BCCCP, Wisewoman, STD Clinics


Follow up with lab results and referrals from all clinics


Assisting with new mobile screening bus, as needed


Return patient phone calls, complete medical record request and chart audits


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, 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; 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 deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment 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 instructions.


Education & Experience:


Graduated from a school of professional nursing with an Associates Degree in Nursing and 1 year of Nursing Experience; or Graduated from a 4-year College or University with a B.S. Degree in Nursing.


Physical Requirements:


This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires sitting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).


License & Certifications:


A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.


Location:


This role must work from the location identified at the time of hire with work travel required as needed. Any change of work location, even on a short-term or interim basis, must be reviewed by the Supervisor and HR for approval.


Additional information:


Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Cleveland County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


This position is a part of the Cleveland County Public Health Center which is considered a Health and Human Services Department. By General Statue 166A-19.3, Departments of Health and Human Services are agencies that are a part of the State Emergency Response Team for occurrences or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made accidental, military, paramilitary, terrorism, weather-related, public health, explosion-related, riot-related cause, or technological failure or accident, including, but not limited to, a cyber incident, an explosion, a transportation accident, a radiological accident, or a chemical or other hazardous material incident. In the event that the State Emergency Response Team is activated, this position will be required to participate if deemed necessary.


SELECTION PROCESS:


Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best qualified applicants for admission to a structured interview. This position is subject to pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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$60,920.84 **COMPENSATION WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE**

Salary Range [email protected] Contact Email FULL-TIME Job Type HEALTH DEPARTMENT Job Category 03/19/2026Posted 03/27/2026Deadline