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Public Health Nurse Coordinator Immunization Program
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What they do
A Public or Community Health Nurse provides health care to community members and addresses community health issues ranging from infectious diseases to substance abuse, focusing on prevention and education as well as treatment. Works with a team of health care professionals; may work in a clinic, and travel within a community or between different communities. May serve as the primary health care provider in underserved communities.
$56,123 / year median in North Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication, Oral
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Compassion
- Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care. Honesty
- Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace. Integrity
- Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge Judgment
- Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures. Problem Solving
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Relationship Building
- Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. Safety-Minded
- Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities. Teamwork
- Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
: Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; 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, 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 make 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; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Registered Nurses without the above work experience may be considered as a work-against for the position.NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and experience in adult/children's vaccinations preferred. Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%
- 66% of the time (2.5
- 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Stand
- C Walk
- F Sit
- F Manually Manipulate
- F Reach Outward
- F Reach Above Shoulder
- F Climb
- F Crawl F Squat or Kneel
- F Bend
- F Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less
- F 11-20 lbs.
- F 21-50 lbs.
F 51-100
lbs.- O Over 100 lbs.
- N Push/Pull 12 lbs or less
- F 13-25 lbs.
- F 26-40 lbs.
O 41-100
lbs.- O Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
- C