As a member of the Lenoir County Government Health Department, you can make an impact! The Health Department is seeking candidates for several levels of Public Health Nursing within the Health program. Candidates in this class will care for entire population of Lenoir County. Working with the community as a whole allows public health nurses to help educate the community about health issues that can improve their health and safety and facilitate access to care. The role of a public health nurse focuses on prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health, and maintenance of the health of populations. Employees in this classification serve as a resource to patients and community partners.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide assessment on maternity, family planning, sexually transmitted disease, and cancer detection. This position provides care and education according to assessment need; provide assessments on Adult Health Clinic Patients; be a proficient user in and have a good understanding of NCEDSS, NCIR and Patagonia and also understand how they function in each program; give adult immunizations; and serve as a resource to patients and community partners.

Minimum Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Current license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing; valid N.C. drivers license.

Application Process: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. On-line applications must be submitted to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.

Closing Date: Open until filled

LENOIR COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Lenoir County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origins, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Lenoir County is a Drug Free Workplace