Public Health Nurse III 118001238

* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity

The Nurse Educator is responsible for designing, implementing, evaluating, and revising educational programs for nursing staff, students, and other healthcare professionals. This role supports clinical excellence by fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. The Nurse Educator serves as a mentor, resources, and role model, promoting evidence-based practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Develop and delivery orientation programs for new nursing staff.
• Plan and conduct continuing education sessions, in-services, and competency assessments.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to identify learning needs and create targeted educational interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and revise content as needed.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and promote best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of educational activities and staff participation.
• Stay current with trends in nursing education, clinical practice, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in policy development and implementation related to clinical education.
• Assist with coordinating cross-training of nursing staff.
• Create employee health files upon hire.
• Audit and monitor employee health records to include vaccines and CPR file.
• Maintain and store employee health records.
• Cross trains in all clinical areas.
• Serve as a floater nurse for clinical nursing staff shortages

Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing.

All Public Health Nurses employed by a local health department shall complete an introductory course in principles and practices of public health/public health nursing and any refresher courses sponsored by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. 10A NCAC 46 .0301 (2),(b), (c).

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.

Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.

• 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…