GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Guilford County Health and Human Services is accepting applications for temporary nurses to assist with all clinics. This position will be responsible for obtaining vitals, health histories, administering vaccines and treatments, making follow-up calls to clients, and assisting with prior authorizations and referrals to specialty care. This position may also work on Saturdays for outreach events.
Hours worked will be 20 hours per week with a fixed schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered Nurse Requirements:
Graduation from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation or; Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
LPN Requirements:
Possession of a current North Carolina license to practice as a Practical Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience.
Flat Rate: $36.00 per hour
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION
Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or another Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact State (eNLC) and such other qualifications which may be prescribed by the State Department of Public Health.
Physical Demands and Work Condition
Sits, walks and stands during a workday. Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to lift patients (children) and objects up to 30 pounds as required for some positions. Must have the visual acuity to record observations and physical assessments of clients, to read and interpret test results, administer immunizations/prescription dosages, and record medical findings. Nurse may occasionally be in contact with difficult patients. Nurses may be exposed to infection from disease-bearing patients, and specimens. Employees will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field (driving, rural or inner-city settings, inclement weather, clients). Work conditions may be mildly disagreeable if working in poor home environments or with difficult patients.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. These documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
