PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III - FAMILY PLANNING COORDINATOR presso Alamance County Government, NC

About the Department

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: This is an advanced and specialized professional level nursing position that develops, plans, coordinates, supervises and directs a team of nursing staff in the Family Planning program. Specific duties include: direct clinic patient care, coordination/program management, which includes but is not limited to staff training; assist with recruitment of Family Planning staff; provide and conduct orientation of new Family Planning staff; responsible for program management; review program policy and procedures to assure contract addendum is met; write new policies and procedures as indicated; identify program needs and develop goals; plan, organize, and monitor daily clinic activities; schedule staff clinic assignments; direct and implement measures to manage workload and productivity of staff; monitor encounters for correct coding and billing for Medicaid and insurance reimbursement; keep accurate pharmacy and supply records; consult with pharmacist on pharmacy needs; plan and coordinate for students; inform and consult with Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Director of program operations; collaborate with medical director, providers, other coordinators to ensure effective service delivery; collaborate with school nurses and school system staff to develop strategies to meet the needs of teens; plan, conduct and attend necessary or required meetings; collaborate with health education for media review of educational materials; collaborate with agency Infant Mortality Reduction Planner in development and implementation of the Family Planning Community Outreach Plan, provide community outreach on Family Planning program; staff emergency shelters as mandated by the State Public Health Office; and perform additional duties as required by the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director and Health Director. 

Minimum Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and make decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Registered Nurses without the above work experience may be considered as a work-against for the position. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing. Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. . 

Other Qualifications

Individuals need to possess and meet the following agency essential values: 

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care.
• Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Integrity – Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge 
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.  
• Teamwork – Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less  O
11-20 lbs.    O
21-50 lbs.    O
51-100 lbs.   O
Over 100 lbs.   N
Push/Pull1

2 lbs or less   O
13-25 lbs.    O
26-40 lbs.   O
41-100 lbs.   O
 

Other Physical Requirements
 •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Light type work (exerting up to 20 lbs. of force) with physical abilities that include: climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing (for sustained periods of time), walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing. Subject to repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Require close visual acuity for job duties such as transcription, extensive reading, operating computer terminal and measurement devices; and ability to work outside and inside extreme environmental conditions. May be exposed to blood or body fluids in performance of job duties. 

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to interview. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

An official Alamance County Application for employment is required for all vacancies and must be received on or before the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted unless accompanied by an application form. 

Alamance County is a drug-free workplace. Following the interview and selection process for this position, appointment will be contingent upon the completion of a reference check and the applicant testing negative in a drug screening test. A criminal background investigation will be completed. A driving history will be obtained through the Department of Motor Vehicles if the employee will be operating a county vehicle. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Alamance County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the U.S