Public Health Nurse II – Care Manager
March 10, 2023
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Health Nurse II – Care Manager
Description: The Henderson County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one full-time Public Health Nurse II- Care Manager position in the Community Health Nursing Unit. The primary purpose of this unit is to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes, improve birth outcomes, promote use of the medical home, link children and families to community resources and provide education and family support for ongoing health care to ensure the highest quality of care. Programs include Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP) and Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC). Groups targeted include pregnant women, infants, and children who are at high risk for medical or developmental disability and other at risk and underserved populations such as uninsured and non-English Speakers. Services are provided in diverse settings including the health department, patient homes, childcare facilities, schools, and the community.
Schedule: The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some extended hours (including weekends) to meet client needs and during public health emergencies.
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; considerable knowledge of and the ability to apply 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 work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous Care Management experience. Previous experience in pediatric or obstetrical nursing. Spanish language skills.
Required Minimum Training: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing. Individuals employed without a Bachelor of Science degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master’s in Public Health, will be required to complete the “Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing” course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
Applications and college transcripts will be accepted through Friday, March 24, 2023 4:30pm. While cover letters and resumes are welcome, a resume alone will not be processed further, and an application that says, “see resume” will be considered incomplete and invalid. College transcripts that are sent directly from a college or university can be sent to healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov.
To Apply: Submit a fully completed Henderson County application and college transcripts to Henderson County Health Dept. HR via email at healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov , via fax at 828-697-4709, or via mail to:
Henderson County Department of Public Health 1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792-5840
Applications are available at the Henderson County Department of Public Health, including our website: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health/page/employment or from the Henderson County NCWorks Career Center at 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Minimum Starting Salary: $ 56, 452.50 Benefit Eligible Salary Grade: 79A
(Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.)
