Vacancy Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Salary Grade:

Not Provided

Salary Range:

$ 38,428 – $ 49,957 – $ 61,488 (hiring range)

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

McDowell County, NC (Marion, NC)

Description of Work:

• Collects data for history and review of systems, collects laboratory specimens, and performs pregnancy testing.
• Functions in prenatal clinic by providing public health nursing services according to program guidelines.
• Collects data for history, interviews for problems, functions as a laboratory technician by collecting lab specimens by venipuncture, checking blood pressure, heights and weights and urine specimens. Instructs patient and educates to plan of care.
• Performs the duties of an Intake Nurse, (walk-ins, TB tests, head lice check, pregnancy tests, etc.)
• Administer immunizations according to CDC guidelines and ACIP recommendations.
• Answers all incoming telephone calls regarding all program areas when PHN is needed.
• Will assist in other clinics as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have a valid license issued by the N.C. Board of Nursing to practice as an RN in NC, CPR certification and a valid NC drivers license.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059. Resumes without an accompanying PD-107 application will not be considered.  Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR I

Salary Grade:

67

Salary Range:

$38,428 – $49,957 – $61,488 (hiring range)

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

Rutherford County, NC

Description of Work:

• This position will coordinate, plan, develop and carry out activities in Rutherford County related to Community Health Improvement (CHIP) relative to the Community Health Assessment (CHA).
• The primary function of the position is to work in partnership with Rutherford Regional Health Care System, RHI Legacy Foundation and other community organizations working to improve health.
• The focus will be on an “integrated approach” (Integrated Model) that deliberately seeks to link broad public health and community health promotion interventions that increase opportunity for healthy choices and behaviors with accessible, high-quality clinical services to reduce modifiable risks and provide effective care for illnesses.
• This position will also provide public health community education, information and awareness about public health and materials promoting local health department services.

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in health education; or graduation from a four-year college or university and completion of one year of on-the-job training as a public health educator.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

General knowledge of the functions of community health agencies. General knowledge of methods and techniques used in preparing and disseminating educational information to the public. General knowledge of the techniques involved in preparing and displaying posters, exhibits and other educational visual aids. Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing. Abiltiy to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, community organizations, and the general public.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059.

Vacancy Announcement

PRACTICAL NURSE I (LPN)

Salary Grade:

61

Salary Range:

$37,278.79 – $45,879.29 (HIRING RANGE)

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Position Number:

: 535-53-452

Location:

McDowell County, NC

Description of Work:

•• Participate primarily in screening, referring, information gathering, and client follow up.
• Provides injections and immunizations, screens clients, obtains pertinent data, collects vital signs and specimens, assists the physician as needed and prepares and cleans laboratory.
• This position will perform lab duties for Maternity and Family Planning Clinics and also helps with the interview process of clients

Minimum Education And Experience:

Graduation from a State accredited program of Practical Nurse education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

General knowledge of practical nursing techniques in the routine care and treatment of stable, subacute, convalescent, and chronically ill clients; general knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices applicable to work area. Ability to make accurate observations of clients and families, and to record and communicate this clearly; ability to understand the special physical and emotional problems of clients, and to establish and maintain effective working relationship with them and their families; ability to work with others in the performance of these duties and assisting with other routine tasks of a reasonably high level of complexity.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to the Foothill Health District Personnel Department, 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Applications can be downloaded at www.foothillshd.org. Completed applications and resumes can be e-mailed to csnyder@foothillshd.org or faxed to (828) 287-6059. Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Announcement

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE II

Nurse Family Partnership

Salary Grade:

Not Provided

Salary Range:

$ 42,368 – $ 55,077 – $ 67,787 (Hiring Range)

Closing Date:

This position will remain open until filled

Position Number:

Not Provided

Location:

Spindale, NC (travelling is required 75% of the time)

Description of Work:

• Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) is an evidence-based, nurse home visiting program that improves the health, well-being and self-sufficiency of low-income, first-time parents and their children.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
• Nurse Home Visitors (PHN II) enroll and coordinate services to a caseload of 25 first time, low-income, expectant mothers. Work requires specialized knowledge in the NFP mission, vision and visit guidelines.
• NFP Nurses are required to travel 75% of the time to make home visits.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles and techniques in the application of providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families.
• Considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed.
• Ability to provide intensive preventive health and social services to women during their first pregnancy and to children birth to 2 years of age.

Minimum Education And Experience:

BSN Graduate and one year of Public Health Nursing experience is required ; or BSN graduate with one year of child health experience or one year of maternity experience. A current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing and a valid unrestricted NC driver’s license.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, submit the required NC state application (PD-107) to:

Foothills Health District
ATTN: Cindy Snyder (personnel@foothillshd.org)
221 Callahan-Koon Road
Spindale, NC 28160
Fax:  (828) 287-6059

Applications can be obtained from the Personnel Office or downloaded at www.foothillshd.org.31   Resumes without an accompanying PD-107 will not be considered.