Public Health Nurse II - Adult Primary Care

Primary Purpose

This position provides comprehensive clinical support within the Adult Primary Care Clinic, ensuring high-quality patient care through direct clinical services, patient education, and coordination of care. The role also includes outreach and educational responsibilities to support departmental programs and community health initiatives.

• Obtain patient health histories, vital signs, and routine laboratory work; make referrals to primary care providers for abnormal or questionable findings.
• Perform diagnostic and screening procedures including EKGs, vision screenings, and hearing screenings as indicated or ordered by the providers.
• Assist physicians or advanced practice providers during physical examinations as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments under written, verbal, and standing orders; observe patients for reactions, document vital signs, and record pertinent information in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with patients via phone, triage calls, and address ongoing health concerns.
• Follow up on referrals, lab results, medication refill requests, prior authorizations, and patient drug assistant programs.
• Provide direct patient education regarding lab findings, disease management, and care plan compliance.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and medications, ensuring all exam rooms are stocked with up-to-date materials.
• Prepare charts and request records for upcoming appointments.
• Collaborate with Clinic Coordinator to close care gaps for insurance incentive programs.

• Participate in programmatic audits within the department.
• Participate in orientation of students and/or new employees as necessary.
• In times of disaster, function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Clinic Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, Deputy Director, or Health Director.

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 NC Board of Nursing.

G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire. Valid NC Driver’s License.

Health Insurance is provided by ACS Benefits Services and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own cost.

Dental Insurance is provided through the Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier network administered by ACS Benefits Services. It covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own expense.

Craven County provides eligible employees with $10,000 life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage through One America AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage and/or dependent coverage at their own expense.

Craven County provides eligible employees with $50.00 per week in disability insurance through One America AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional disability insurance at their own cost.

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

Craven County contributes 2% of eligible employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 3%.

Regular full-time employees earn annual…