*Clinical Services Nurse Specialist II Pool 2025

Guilford County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County Public Health seeks upcoming graduating Nursing Students for Nurse Specialist II positions. The role involves providing public health nursing services, independent decision-making in clinical settings, and requires a Nursing Licensure (RN). Candidates must attach their license with the application to be considered.

Qualifications

• Requires a current RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• 6-12 months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting preferred.
• Additional experience in a specialty area may be required.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team in a clinical community setting with minimal supervision.
• Manages clinic flow and provides training to staff.
• Conducts health assessments and collaborates with community partners.

Skills

Public health nursing

Communication

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Education

BS Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Guilford County Public Health will consider upcoming graduating Nursing Students for vacant Nursing positions. A contingent job offer will be made, based on receiving a Nursing Licensure (RN).

A NURSING LICENSURE IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!! MAKE SURE TO ATTACH YOUR NURSING LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED!!!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The nurse in this position functions independently under state and agency guidelines and policies in specialty roles and generally without onsite supervision. Work is performed under the direction of a Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Services Manager.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Nurse Specialist II has acquired all competencies of Nurse Specialist I. Nurse is performing in a lead role on a regular basis in a clinical community setting. Specialist II works closely with the Nurse Manager or Nurse Services Supervisor in the review of clinical services and needs. Additional training in area of specialty may be required. Work is distinguished at this level from the Nurse Specialist I by regular lead roles and coordination/accountability of services provided during clinic operations. In the community setting it is distinguished due to the autonomous roles of the nurse working independently in the community setting making critical decisions with no onsite supervision. The Nurse Spec. II plans and implements services to meet physical, mental and social needs of the client.

TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

A copy of your transcript must be submitted with online application. Official college transcripts are required at time of hire. Please send official transcripts to: Guilford County Public Health/HR, c/o Robin Reynolds, 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 or attach a copy to your online application.

NURSE LICENSURE REQUIRED

A copy of your nursing license must be submitted with online application. Please attach a copy to your online application.

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The Nurse Specialist provides public health nursing services to individuals, families and population groups. Nursing actions are directed toward goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families and communities. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, systematic analysis of health data, care plan development, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population. PHNs often collaborate and consult with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. The Nurse Specialist interventions occur at individual, family, community and system levels depending upon the responsibilities of the position and the issues involved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Works in a specialty clinic or community health program which requires advanced training, i. e. Enhanced Role RN, School Health, Case Management, Home Visiting, Immunization Nurse, Non-Stress Testing Nurse, Tuberculosis Nurse, Communicable Disease Nurse, CenteringPregnancy Nurse, etc.
• Serves as charge nurse in clinical setting.
• Triages clients to determine needs/priorities, utilizing independent judgment.
• Coordinates and assures clinic flow. During clinical operations, Specialist II directs and evaluates the work of ancillary staff.
• Provides training to new staff members assigned to clinical area in developing and planning of on-going nursing health care programs in areas of specialization.
• Provides input into training needs of other RN's and ancillary staff.
• Provides input into evaluations of subordinates.
• Works closely with the Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Specialist Supervisor in the review of clinical services and needs.
• Serves on Community Based committees and advisory boards.
• Attends in-service education programs at the Public Health Department and workshops in other facilities to keep abreast of current knowledge in nursing and related fields.
• Utilize skills of a registered nurse in promoting wellness in a fast-paced clinic setting including Family Planning, STD, Primary Care, Maternal Health, and JustTEENS Clinics.
• Interpret physician findings and provide prescribed treatments and medications.
• Follow-up of communicable diseases in Guilford County
• Immunization administration for children and adults
• Provide ongoing surveillance and monitoring of activities related to communicable diseases following CDC, North Carolina, and Guilford County guidelines/protocols.
• Attends meetings of agencies and organizations whose work is related to the public health program.
• Practices under approved medical standing orders and protocols.
• Administers treatments as ordered by physician.
• Practices autonomously out in the community and in the schools
• Teaches groups and patients.
• Establishes clinic goals, policies, procedures, and guidelines with the Nursing Services Supervisor's guidance.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing, of measures and techniques used in the prevention of communicable diseases, and of the scope and general purpose of the program of health education and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of the sociological aspects of community life.
• Considerable knowledge of epidemiology and preventive measures for disease.
• Considerable knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and concepts of primary care.
• Knowledge in counseling mediation techniques and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of implications of Social Determinates of Health
• Knowledge of community resources for clients and their families.
• Knowledge in case finding, case management and advocacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and with other professional personnel and ancillary staff.
• Ability to interpret and explain the value of public health nursing services and to obtain individual and collective public cooperation.
• Ability to collaborate.
• Ability to work with ethnic and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to make independent nursing assessments and judgments.
• Ability to perform in physical assessment skills if assignment requires.
• Ability to plan, coordinate the work of others, and display strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and independent in decision making.

Guilford County Public Health will consider upcoming graduating Nursing Students for vacant Nursing positions. A contingent job offer will be made, based on receiving a Nursing Licensure (RN).

A NURSING LICENSURE IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!! MAKE SURE TO ATTACH YOUR NURSING LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED!!!

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION:

Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or another Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact State (eNLC) and such other qualifications which may be prescribed by the State Department of Public Health.

Documentation of immunity to: measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, per CDC recommendations. Screening/proof of Hepatitis B immunity, as recommended by the CDC.All Public Health staff are required to have annual Flu immunization (shots) each Flu season.

Minimum Qualifications:

Nurse Specialist II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $67,684-$81,221(Full Range: Up to $111,679)

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a BS Degree in Nursing (BSN), which includes a Public Health nursing rotation;
• AND,6-12 months of professional nursing experience in a public health setting or related environment, preferable with 12 months demonstrated experience in specialty area;
• OR,an Associate's Degree (ADN)
• AND, 3 years experience in a public health setting or related environment. Experience may include education in the form of workshops, certification, and/or graduate programs related to the clinical area of specialty.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

Sits, walks and stands during a workday. Practices good body mechanics. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift patients (children) and objects up to 30 pounds as required for some positions. Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, to read and interpret test results, administer immunizations/prescription dosages, and record medical findings. Nurse may occasionally be in contact with difficult patients, may be exposed to infection from disease-bearing patients, and specimens, and will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field (driving, rural or inner-city settings, inclement weather, clients). Work conditions may be mildly disagreeable if working in poor home environments or with difficult patients.

May Require Driving:

This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note:

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Candidates must reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County to be considered for employment.