PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I

Hiring range: $ 38,428 - $ 49,957 - $ 61,488 ( HIRING RANGE )

Location:  McDowell County Health Department (Marion, NC)

Description of work

•    Collects data for history and review of systems, collects laboratory specimens, and performs pregnancy testing.

•    Functions in prenatal clinic by providing public health nursing services according to program guidelines.

•    Collects data for history, interviews for problems, functions as a laboratory technician by collecting lab specimens by venipuncture, checking blood pressure, heights and weights and urine specimens. Instructs patient and educates to plan of care.

•    Performs the duties of an Intake Nurse, (walk-ins, TB tests, head lice check, pregnancy tests, etc.)

•    Administer immunizations according to CDC guidelines and ACIP recommendations. 

•    Answers all incoming telephone calls regarding all program areas when PHN is needed. 

•    Will assist in other clinics as needed. 

•    Other job duties as assigned. 

Minimum education and experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Must have a valid license issued by the N.C. Board of Nursing to practice as an RN in NC, CPR certification and a valid NC drivers license. 

Application process

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to:

Foothills Health District 

ATTN: Cindy Snyder (csnyder@foothillshd.org)  828-287-6059 – FAX #

221 Callahan-Koon Road

Spindale, NC 28160.  

Applications can be obtained from the Personnel Office or downloaded at www.foothillshd.org  Resumes without an accompanying PD-107 will not be considered. This position will remain open until filled.  EOE.