Public Health Nurse II - Family Medicine

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours/week

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate! 

The primary care nurse provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages in an outpatient or clinic setting. The role encompasses conducting patient assessment, administering medication, observing patient progress and responding to changes, assisting with immunizations and minor clinical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

* Provide routine patient assessments, including taking vital signs, completing medical history, assessing condition, medication education
* Assist with telephone and walk-in triage of patients with questions and concerns, providing information when necessary
* Order labs, diagnostic tests, clinical tests per provider order
* Complete task workflows in the patient EHR including medication refills
* Administer medications, vaccinations and treatments per provider order
* Patient chart preparation
* Manage public health programs (will manage PHN II program by 3 months of employment)

Education/Experience: Graduation from an accredited nursing school obtaining RN or BSN. Experience in a pediatric or family medicine outpatient clinic, public health setting, urgent care setting or hospital experience required. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. Must complete the NC Credentialed Public Health Nurse course within the first year of employment. Will manage PHN II program by 3 months.

License: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Current CPR certification. Valid NC driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* General knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs
* Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health
* Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to healthcare
* Knowledge of available resources and organizations
* Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions
* Must be able to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships
* Accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.