This position is eligible for a Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000!
What You'll Be Doing
Join
#TeamWake as a
Nurse Supervisor in the TB Health Clinic!
This position will oversee all day-to-day operations of the TB/Refugee Health Clinic. This position will work with the Communicable Disease Program Manager to ensure the clinics are compliant with all regulations. This position must have the ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others and to present findings, comments, and opinions clearly and concisely in oral and/or in written form; ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to plan and execute work effectively and to deal tactfully with the public and other health professionals.
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Plan work operations for Public Health agency programs and plan for the utilization of resources over a long-range period with higher level management's input and review
- Establish program goals
- Collect, review, and analyze data related to staff output and program outcomes to assist management in making program decisions
- Assist in making changes to accommodate new and fluctuating goals, programs and needs of the patients
- Participate in needs assessments, develop community collaborations, assist with publicizing the project, and assist with the client or patient recruitment plan
- Develop and adjust the goals, standards, guidelines, and policies as needed; write and implement policies and procedures for the TB and Refugee Health Clinic
- Counsel staff as needed
- Provide input on decisions concerning hiring, firing, promotion, performance appraisal, assignment of work, and salary adjustments with strong involvement of the Communicable Disease Program Manager
- Identify training needs through observation, evaluation of reports, and input from staff
- Review work and performance of staff through written reports, and individual and team conferences and evaluations
NOTE: Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Two years of experience as a nurse
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR
- AED
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in specialty area assigned
- Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Current knowledge of tuberculosis disease control, medications, outbreaks, prevention, and education
- Worked in a TB clinic role for at least 2 years
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- This nurse will need proficient assessment skills along with independent working skills
- They must be able to report observations and to communicate with persons from all socioeconomic backgrounds
- Their goal is to assess a client’s signs and symptoms, conduct various TB tests, administration of prescribed medications and teach them specific Tuberculosis control measures
- The tuberculosis (TB) nurse supervisor will assure that health policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice
- This position requires the nurse to be able to fit tested for an N-95 respirator
- This nurse will be required to be available for staffing emergency shelters, mass vaccination clinics as needed in response to control communicable disease
- Supervises work assignments and monitors the quality of services delivered in a program area by a team of lower-level nurses and paraprofessionals
- Supervises, plans and manages a specialized clinic which includes established clinic goals, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Demonstrates and implements techniques of nursing care and counsels for promotion of health and prevention of disease through visits in homes, schools and clinics within an assigned area
- Assesses needs, develops basic nursing care plan and patient goals, explains physician's findings and ascertains that instructions are being followed, and provides nursing care, teaching and counseling
- Provides tuberculosis control through diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and health education to tuberculosis patients and others requiring education for the presence of tuberculosis
- Prepares and maintains patient record and other documentation
- Provides orientation to new staff, medical and nursing students
- Serves as liaison with local hospitals, assisting with discharge plans and developing home care plans of treatment for patients
- Have experience in the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System, electronic health records, and poses excellent documentation and communication skills
- Performs other duties as required
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:15pm
Hiring Range: 31.16-42.06
Market Range: 31.16 - 52.97
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/28/2024
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
