Clinical Services Nurse Specialist II Pool

Nursing Position

Guilford County Public Health will consider upcoming graduating Nursing Students for vacant Nursing positions. A contingent job offer will be made, based on receiving a Nursing Licensure (RN). A NURSING LICENSURE IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!! MAKE SURE TO ATTACH YOUR NURSING LICENSE TO YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED!!!

The nurse in this position functions independently under state and agency guidelines and policies in specialty roles and generally without onsite supervision. Work is performed under the direction of a Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Services Manager.

The Nurse Specialist II has acquired all competencies of Nurse Specialist I. Nurse is performing in a lead role on a regular basis in a clinical community setting. Specialist II works closely with the Nurse Manager or Nurse Services Supervisor in the review of clinical services and needs. Additional training in area of specialty may be required. Work is distinguished at this level from the Nurse Specialist I by regular lead roles and coordination/accountability of services provided during clinic operations.

In the community setting it is distinguished due to the autonomous roles of the nurse working independently in the community setting making critical decisions with no onsite supervision. The Nurse Spec. II plans and implements services to meet physical, mental and social needs of the client.

A copy of your transcript must be submitted with online application. Official college transcripts are required at time of hire. Please send official transcripts to:
Guilford County Public Health/HR, c/o Robin Reynolds, 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 or attach a copy to your online application.

A copy of your nursing license must be submitted with online application. Please attach a copy to your online application.

The Nurse Specialist provides public health nursing services to individuals, families and population groups. Nursing actions are directed toward goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement for individuals, families and communities. Nursing activities include, but are not limited to, systematic analysis of health data, care plan development, health education and advocacy, coalition building, and collaborating with community partners to promote the health of a population.

PHNs often collaborate and consult with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to achieve desirable outcomes for families and communities. The Nurse Specialist interventions occur at individual, family, community and system levels depending upon the responsibilities of the position and the issues involved.

• Works in a specialty clinic or community health program which requires advanced training, i. e. Enhanced Role RN, School Health, Case Management, Home Visiting, Immunization Nurse, Non-Stress Testing Nurse, Tuberculosis Nurse, Communicable Disease Nurse, Centering Pregnancy Nurse, etc.
• Serves as charge nurse in clinical setting.
• Triages clients to determine needs/priorities, utilizing independent judgment.
• Coordinates and assures clinic flow. During clinical operations, Specialist II directs and evaluates the work of ancillary staff.
• Provides training to new staff members assigned to clinical area in developing and planning of on-going nursing health care programs in areas of specialization.
• Provides input into training needs of other RN's and ancillary staff.
• Provides input into evaluations of subordinates.
• Works closely with the Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Specialist Supervisor in the review of clinical services and needs.
• Serves on Community Based committees and advisory boards.
• Attends in-service education programs at the Public Health Department and workshops in other facilities to keep abreast of current knowledge in nursing and related fields.
• Utilize skills of a registered nurse in promoting wellness in a fast-paced clinic setting including Family Planning, STD, Primary Care, Maternal Health, and JustTEENS Clinics.
• Interpret physician findings and provide prescribed treatments and medications.
• Follow-up of communicable diseases in Guilford County
• Immunization administration for children and adults
• Provide ongoing surveillance and monitoring of activities related to communicable diseases following CDC, North Carolina, and Guilford County guidelines/protocols.
• Attends meetings of agencies and organizations whose work is related to the public health program.
• Practices under approved medical standing orders and protocols.
• Administers treatments as ordered by physician.
• Practices autonomously out in the community and in the schools
• Teaches groups and patients.
• Establishes clinic goals, policies, procedures, and guidelines with the Nursing Services Supervisor's guidance.

Guilford County Public Health will consider upcoming graduating Nursing Students for vacant Nursing positions. A contingent job offer will be made, based on receiving a Nursing Licensure…