Job Title: Public Health Nurse II – Home Health
Hiring Salary Range: $58,096 - $59,548
Appointment Type: Full-time
Location: Health Department
Posting Date: June 22, 2022
Closing Date: Until Filled
Attention Applicants:
To apply submit a Franklin County application or PD 107 to Franklin County Health Department, Attn: Scott LaVigne, 107 Industrial Drive Suite C, Louisburg, NC 27549 by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of County applications. A separate application is required for each position for which you want to apply. Please attach a college transcript and references.
Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to function as a visiting nurse in our home health program. This position provides in-home care to home-bound patients by following doctor’s orders. Strong work-life balance, including: 40-hour workweek; Monday-Friday scheduling; generous paid holidays, vacation & sick-time; use of county vehicle when providing home-health agency services; employee wellness program & free use of well-equipped county-owned exercise facility (for those with county health insurance). Consistently strong customer satisfaction (above state/national levels) make this an ideal agency from which to deliver quality home-based care.
Education or Experience Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and
one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience.
Special Requirement: Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the
NC Board of Nursing and a valid NCDL.
Benefits: Two insurance options (1 employer paid 100%; one employee contributes); insurance begins the
first day of the month after 30 days of employment; employer paid 4% 401K; life insurance; 12 paid holidays;
paid vacation and sick leave.
Required Immunizations
The following are immunizations that we require for all employees prior to the first date of employment:
Two step TST (skin test) If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment
Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella given at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
Hepatitis B series: Either evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity
Evidence of Tdap vaccine
Evidence of varicella immunity: You must have documentation of two doses of varicella given at least 28 days apart or a history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory evidence of immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease
Proof of COVID-19 vaccine required (CMS Rule)
Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The County prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age, or disability.
Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Criminal Background Screening is required.
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