Public Health Nurse I – Communicable Disease Position Available In Brunswick, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Brunswick County is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse I to join a team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering quality health services to the public. This role focuses primarily on Communicable Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, with responsibilities in both clinic settings and outreach activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a valid RN license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The position may involve occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response duties.
Job Description
Brunswick County is seeking a dedicatedPublic Health Nurse Ito join a team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering quality health services to the public. This role focuses primarily on Communicable Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, with responsibilities in both clinic settings and outreach activities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate tact, courtesy, discretion, and fairness in interactions with the public, while effectively using excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to promote public health. Additionally, the ability to work with a diverse population is essential.
This position involves potential exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens, along with the usual hazards associated with nursing work. The schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response duties (such as staffing county shelters).## Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing; or
- Associates degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing with two (2) years of professional nursing experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing required
- CPR certification required
- Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License required
- Successful completion of the North Carolina Credentialed Public Health Nurse Course (per State Guidelines) is preferred at the time of hire but shall be completed as directed by the NC Office of the Chief Public Health Nurse## Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment, scales, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, etc.
Must be able to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.: Additional Information Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.
- All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver’s license and candidate must be current on Brunswick County taxes. A background check and drug screening will be conducted with a contingent offer of any position
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