The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as coordinator of the Child Health Program. The coordinator ensures compliance with state guidelines through policy revisions, staff training, and additional contract requirements. Direct patient care for the Child Health Clinic, including medical histories, interviewing patients, assisting providers, providing patient education, and discharge plans. May participate in community outreach events and staff shelters as needed
Duties and Responsibilities/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Special Requirement:
Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing and a valid NCDL.
Required Immunizations
The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment:
Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have
another one completed prior to employment.
Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of
measles, mumps, and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or
laboratory confirmation of disease.
Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity
Evidence of Tdap vaccine
Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease.
Salary listed is a posted range actual salary is depending on experience and education. This job classification will be eligible for a 2,200 (taxable) Hiring Incentive. Policy Requirements Apply***
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