SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE - 40001082

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DEPARTMENT:       

PUBLIC HEALTH

DATE POSTED:            

MAY 4, 2026

CLOSING DATE:           

OPEN FOR 5 DAYS

SALARY RANGE:

$64,093.00 - $108,882.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40001082

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, NON-EXEMPT)

 

**This position is eligible for a $6,000 sign on bonus. **

 

**NOTE**: As of 5/18/2022, the minimum requirements for this position has been updated per State guidelines. Click here NC 05014 for full details of job classification and description.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.

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

This employee functions as a Registered Nurse in the Women's Health Program at Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH).  The Maternal Health Clinic is a component of the Women’s Health Program in the Medical Services Health Division.  The clinic provides comprehensive services relating to prenatal care with the purpose of reducing infant mortality and morbidity.  The Women's Health Program is comprised of the Family Planning and Maternal Health Clinics.  This position functions as a Senior Public Health Nurse in the Maternal Health clinic at DCoDPH. 

 

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.

 

Direct Patient Care:

• The Senior Public Health Nurse provides obstetrical/maternal health services including education and counseling to pregnant clients;
• Monitors patients vital signs, weight, and urine results;
• Administers medication and vaccines as ordered by medical provider;
• The Senior Public Health Nurse also administers injections, follow up on abnormal labs and missed appointments, triage phone calls;
• Instructs patients on prenatal care for each trimester and provides other education;
• The Senior Public Health Nurse assists medical providers in performing physical exams and procedures;