PHN II –Women’s Health

Vacant Position    PHN II –Women’s Health

DATE:    September 3, 2024

Grade   72      Hiring $49,552    Minimum $52,028 – Maximum $74,329

General Duties: 

This position will serve primarily as a nurse for women requiring family planning/ maternal health services and follow-up of abnormal test results.  This nurse will interview/evaluate and assess patients in preparation for the provider, as well as assisting provider with any needed services such as insertion of birth control methods or colposcopy.  This nurse will also make follow-up appointments; perform a complete and accurate medical and social history. This nurse will be aware of agency and program policies, procedures and changes and ensure that these are followed. A registered nurse employed by a local health department may dispense prescription drugs or devices inventoried by the health department.  Dispensing of medications is a requirement for this position.

Distinguishing Features:

The ideal candidate will possess the following 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

Considerable knowledge of and skill in obtaining a health history;

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 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 accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions and;

Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and the accessibility of information.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience: 

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;

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.

License or Certification Required by State Regulation:

Duly licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC by the NC Board of Nursing.

Must possess a valid NC driver license.

Valid CPR certification.

If interested, you will need to submit a county application. Open until filled.

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https://www.cognitoforms.com/columbuscountync1/columbuscountyemploymentapplication 

Columbus County is an equal opportunity employer.