Job description

Nurse – Immunization Clinic

Salary Range: $56,560.00 - $84,840.00 . year

This is an exempt (salary) position

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Job Code
MM0008

FLSA Status
Professional

Job Family
Medical

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Position Summary

Performs work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities. This position, under general supervision, assesses patient health problems and needs; develops and implement nursing care plans; administer nursing care to patients; advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention; and provides care management.

All Registered Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department are Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events. These services include, but are not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages and groups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services in shelter environments.

Immunizations, a great public health achievement as it prevents disease. The candidate for this position must be a vaccine advocate.

Population

· all people (infancy through adulthood, all ages, refugees, back to school etc

Location

· 3 sites: Freedom Drive, Billingsley, Beatties Ford Road. Will be expanding into different sites as the county continues with Bringing Mecklenburg County to You.

· FT Position: flexibility is needed as you may need to work at any site

· LPT Position: flexibility is needed as you may need to work at any site. Typically, 2 days a week, with a maximum of 999 hours in a rolling calendar year. If I’m aware of the staffing need, you will receive an advance notice. I will call as needed for unexpected staffing needs.

Hours

· Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm, 10-7 pm on Wednesday

· Some after hours and weekend work will be required

Staffing

· Manager, Supervisor, RN, Senior Nurse that also work in the STI clinic, LPN, Interpreter and Registration staff that support our operations

Clinic overview

· Most clients are seen by appointment; however, we do accept walk ins

· Nurse utilizes the CDC Vaccine Schedule to determine what shots are needed

· Nurse documents doses given in North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR)

· Nurse provides vaccine education i.e., VIS, common reactions and return appointment

· Nurse administers vaccine in exam room

· Nurse informs client to wait in lobby post vaccination for 15 minutes

· Nurse documents in Electronic Health Record

Essential Functions

· Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information vital signs, or changes in patients' conditions.

· Perform administrative duties as needed and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.

· Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.

· Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.

· Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.

· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

· Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

· Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans.

· Provide health care, first aid, specified laboratory tests, physical examination, immunizations, or related assistance in various locations.

· Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

· Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.

· Refer students or patient to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.

· Document patient history, related findings, and service performed along with necessary coding if in clinical assignment.

· Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

· Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.

· Inventory Management i.e. reconciliation, run reports, order vaccine, temperature logs

· Perform chart audits

· Inventory and order supplies i.e. office and medical

· Respond to community outbreaks such as Hepatitis A, flu, etc. (planned and unplanned). This may require after hours and weekend assignments.

· Participate in back-to-school clinics. Planned events. This may require afterhours or weekends

· Assist other clinics where their vaccine needs i.e. transfer vaccines, answer questions, etc.

· Staff will be cross trained to work in all clinical programs (IMM, TB/Refugee, Clinic A).

· Mecklenburg County Health Department Employees: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Education:

Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program. Will consider LPN experience for new RN graduates as follows: RN BSN new graduate with 3 years relevant experience as LPN; RN ADN new graduate with 5 years relevant experience as LPN.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Licenses and Certifications

· Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.

· Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required and as funds are available may be supported as part of employment.

· Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.

· Requires County Driving Privileges

· Requires an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree preferred with one (1) year of relevant experience.

· If ADN, three (3) years of relevant experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

· Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NC Nurse Practice Act)

· Nursing techniques with strong nursing assessment skills

· Medical and legal terminology

· Principles of public health and associated laws

· Human anatomy and physiology

· Infection control practices

Skills

· Prioritizing, assigning and delegating work

· Managing and executing multiple tasks

· Maintaining various confidential records

· Evaluating records to ensure standards, regulations and statutes are met

· Applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and/or procedures

· Exercising judgment and discretion

· Maintaining records and files complying with HIPAA regulations

Abilities

· Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to secure relevant patient care data and identify key issues and relationships in the management of patient care; understanding the relationships among assessments, interventions, and patient responses; skilled in documentation of assessments and adjusting physical and cognitive prescriptions as needed

· Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved

· Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

· Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs

· Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probably consequences

· Interpersonal Effectiveness - Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence

· Patient Education/Health Promotion: Supporting, explaining, and instructing patient and patient’s family (significant other, care giver, etc.) in understanding the clinical procedures and equipment used to facilitate optimum health status; promoting the lifestyle changes required of the patient and the patient’s family to achieve optimum health status

· Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence

· Resource Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently

· Team Work: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

Computer Skills

· Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.

Mecklenburg County requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new Mecklenburg County employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,560.00 - $84,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN license (Required)

Work Location: In person

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