Public Health Nurse - Part-Time Lead & Outreach

Union County, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Aquatic and Fitness Center access

Job summary

Union County Public Health seeks a part-time Public Health Nurse to provide advanced nursing care, lead a sub-group, and support program planning and outreach. You will assess clients, administer vaccines, dispense medications, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the county health programs.

The role emphasizes cultural sensitivity, adherence to NC Nurse Practice Act, and collaboration with community partners to promote health and prevent disease.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Nursing including Public Health rotation and 2 years of PH nursing experience or
• Master's in Public Health and nursing degree with 2 years PHN experience or
• Nursing degree with 3 years nursing experience including 2 years PHN

Responsibilities

• Back-up nurse in the assigned program.
• Lead for sub-group within program; coordinate referrals and resources.
• Provide community outreach and work with program lead on development and partnerships.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Dispense medications and administer vaccines per policy.

Skills

Public health nursing

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

B.S. in Nursing with Public Health rotation

Master's in Public Health

Nursing degree with 3 years of experience incl. 2 years PHN

Tools

CPR

Job description

Union County Public Health seeks a part-time Public Health Nurse to provide advanced nursing care, lead a sub-group, and support program planning and outreach. You will assess clients, administer vaccines, dispense medications, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the county health programs.

The role emphasizes cultural sensitivity, adherence to NC Nurse Practice Act, and collaboration with community partners to promote health and prevent disease.