Notary public Jobs in Durham, NC

Salary : $60,444.80 - $69,511.52 Annually

Location : Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 07850

Department : Public Health

Division : Personal Health Services

Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is searching for a Nurse to join the team. This Nurse administer vaccines to infants, children, and adults to prevent illness and diseases. Review each patient's vaccine record to administer the appropriate vaccine. Provides each patient with education, and referrals to other health services. Will also administer Blood Pressure screenings, TB test, sickle cell screening, blood lead screening, and newborn screening. Follows up with sickle cell screening, blood lead screening, and newborn screening per guidelines and provide assistance to Refugee Nurse.

Distinguishing Features

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs;
• Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;
• Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health;
• Knowledge of available resources and organizations in the community;
• Ability to record accurately the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions and;

Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information, and to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience in specialty area; or

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in specialty area assigned.

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Individuals hired without a rotation through a public health department as part of educational requirement will be required to complete Introduction to the Public Health Nursing course within one year of hire.

A valid driver's license is required. Maintaining a specific license such as a driver's license in good standing, without a lapse or loss of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform the duties assigned to the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. See resume is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

Please select your highest level of completed education.

Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience?

Did you graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and do you have two years of professional nursing experience?

Are you licensed to practice as a Registered nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing?

If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number?

Do you posses a current North Carolina license to practice as a Practical Nurse?

If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your license number? If no, enter N / A.

Which best describes your experience as a professional nurse?

What best describes your years of experience as a public health nurse?

What best describes your experience in administrating vaccines to infants, children and adults?

Are you familiar with vaccine storage and handling guidelines?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Required Question