Date: August 1, 2024

Location: Durham, NC, US

Company: Durham County

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees, and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

DEPARTMENT: Public Health Services
DATE POSTED: August 1, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
HIRING RANGE: $74,196.00-$84,000.00
POSITION NUMBER: 40003879
JOB TYPE: Full-Time

**This posting is subject to close without prior notification.**

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of duties within the Communicable Disease division of Public Health. The duties range from project development to administering vaccines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

•  Ensures smooth and efficient operation of all aspects of the Immunization Program;
• Functions as an authoritative resource for interpretation of the North Carolina Immunization Laws;
• Establishes project goals and procedures in order to comply with State mandates and agreement addenda;
• Orders needed supplies and equipment within budgetary limits;
• Accurately maintains vaccine inventory;
• Monitors invoices related to program/vaccine purchases;
• Develops a system of collecting data to measure all program accomplishments (Immunizations, Refugee Health, Rabies);
• Compiles and submits monthly statistics (as described above) to the CD Program Manager;
• Maintains Immunization Program (Refugee Health, Rabies, Immunization) policies, procedures and standing orders that are consistent with the most recent immunization and other recommendation received from the NC Immunization Division and Refugee Health Program;
• Plans and oversees implementation of immunization outreach clinics;
• Plans for seasonal resource demands, such as planning for mass influenza Vaccinations;
• Collaborates with other clinics within the health department to ensure vaccinations are administered as needed to employees and patients;
• Constantly reviews clinic process to improve efficiency and effective use of resources;
• Performs related work as

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;
• 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;
• Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of

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.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:

 A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Verbiage to be used on requisitions and conditional offer letters (PH)

To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and/or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following:

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination/immunity
• Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox) vaccination/immunity
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Tuberculosis (TB) baseline screening within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment
• Hepatitis B vaccination/immunity – only required for DCoDPH employees with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposures.

Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.

Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer