Public Health Nurse II- Child Health

Primary Purpose

The registered nurse provides clinical and administrative support with the Child Health Primary Care clinic. This position is responsible for delivering high quality care to infants, children, and adolescents, including health assessments, immunizations, education, and follow-up care. The role also serves as the NCIR Administrator for the clinic, ensuring compliance with state and federal immunization guidelines and managing vaccine inventory.

• Patient Assessment:
  Obtain health histories for infants and children in accordance with Health Check Periodical schedule.
• Clinical Procedures:
  Perform provider-ordered procedures such as vision and hearing screenings, nebulizer treatments, and EKGs.
• Communicate with patients via phone, triage calls, and address ongoing health concerns.
• Health
  
  Education:
  
  Provide teaching on topics including nutrition, dental care, safety, emergency care, hygiene, signs and symptoms of illness, behavior/development, and anticipatory guidance.
• Documentation:
  Record all findings and education provided in the child’s medical chart.
• Immunizations:
  Administer immunizations as needed and document all actions accurately.
• Follow-up Care:
  Manage follow-up for Child Health patients; referrals, lab results, medication refill requests, and any patient drug assistance programs as needed.

• NCIR Administrator:
  Serve as the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR) Administrator for the Child Health Clinic. Maintain accurate inventory, manage VFC (Vaccines for Children) program compliance, and ensure timely documentation.
• Immunization Delivery:
  Administer age-appropriate immunizations to children and adolescents (0-18 years) in accordance with state and local guidelines.
• Education & Compliance:
  Stay up to date with current immunization guidelines and continuing education requirements. Provide education to parents and guardians regarding immunizations, vaccine safety, and schedules. Ensure compliance with immunization protocols and maintain up-to-date Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) per CDC requirements.
• Inventory & Storage:
  Order vaccines as needed, monitor storage conditions, and ensure proper temperature control for all vaccines.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Accurately record immunization and inventory in NCIR and maintain required reports for VFC and clinic operations.

• In times of a disaster, will function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter.
• Participates in orientation of students and/or new employees as necessary.
• Participate in health fairs and school-based immunization clinics as needed.
• 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 N.

C. Board of Nursing.

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

Craven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including:

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 dealth and dismemberment coverage through One America AUL. Employees have the option to…