Public Health Nurse II Clinic in Lenoir NC, North Carolina at Caldwell County, NC

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This position provides clinical and educational public health nursing services for the Clinic in a variety of program areas including Family Planning, Child Health, Adult Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Preparedness, Communicable Disease, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program, Wise Woman Program, Refugee Health, Tuberculosis, Immunizations, and Primary Care.
Public Health is a first responder agency for natural disasters (e.g. hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, winter storms), naturally occurring infectious disease outbreaks (e.g. influenza, SARS), technological hazards (hazardous materials releases, critical infrastructure disruptions), and terrorist incidents. This position, like all other positions within the Department, may be required to participate in any emergency response activities as deemed necessary by the Health Director or his/her designee. Availability during emergencies and exercises is required. Appropriate ICS
courses will be completed as assigned for position.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs. Knowledge of the available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as related to public health. Must have initiative and demonstrate the ability to work with limited supervision. Maintains effective working relationships with others.