Public Health Nurse II (Manage Care)

Wilson County Government; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County Government is seeking a Public Health Nurse II to enhance community health through various medical programs. The role includes nursing responsibilities across Family Planning, Maternity, and Infection Control, requiring a B.S. in Nursing and experience in Public Health Nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a B.S. in Nursing.
• One year of Public Health Nursing experience or equivalent.
• Current North Carolina RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing services across Family Planning, Maternity, STD, and Immunizations.
• Managing Employee Health, Infection Control, and OSHA programs.
• Participating in outreach activities.

Skills

Patient Education

Nursing Assessment

Infection Control

Education

B.S. in Nursing

Master’s in Public Health

Job description

The mission of the Wilson County Health Department is to improve health, prevent disease, protect against environmental hazards, and promote health equity for all.

A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing is required for this position.

Compensation: The starting salary for a fully qualified Public Health Nurse II begins at $63,096 + a competitive benefits package.

Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Extended hours and weekend work may be requested or required for special events and/or programmatic needs.

This position serves as the nursing coordinator and resource person for Employee Health, Infection Control, OSHA, and Sickle Cell Programs within the Health Department. Responsibilities include providing nursing services across various medical programs, including:

• Family Planning, Maternity, STD, Primary Care/Adult Health, Child Health, Immunizations, and Communicable Disease.
• Obtaining client histories, vital signs, measurements, lab specimens, counseling, education, and referrals.
• Dispensing medications, vitamins, and iron according to policies.
• Ordering lab work as per standing orders.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing Employee Health, Infection Control, and OSHA programs, including maintaining medical files, ensuring immunizations are up to date, and conducting OSHA training and compliance.
• Assisting with fit testing for N-95 respirators and emergency response activities.
• Participating in outreach activities and chairing the Wilson County Employee Wellness Extravaganza.

Qualifications include graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing (including a Public Health Nursing rotation) and one year of Public Health Nursing experience, or a Master’s in Public Health with professional nursing experience, or equivalent training and experience. A current North Carolina RN license is required.

Applicants must submit a Wilson County application online. A resume may be attached but is not a substitute for the application. The posting is open until March 21, 2025, or until the position is filled.