Public Health - Registered Nurse Team Lead

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Job Information

Title:

Public Health - Registered Nurse Team Lead

Market Range:

HS18

Approved Date:

10/4/2022 11:15:35 AM

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

Job Code:

100894

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Nursing

Primary Purpose

Assists with the day to day operations of the Communicable Disease Team, by assigning daily tasks to staff and make it evenly dispersed. Assists with training of new staff along with the CD Supervisor. Monitors and assesses for concerns, productivity, advises the CD Supervisor and acts as a liaison for staff. Assists with outbreaks while continuing to carry a caseload. Acts as back-up for the CD Supervisor and covers whenever the CD Supervisor is absent.

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Directs the day to day operations of the Communicable Disease Team. May assign daily tasks to the team from the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) and keeps a spreadsheet of cases completed with time frames. Is back up to the CD Nurse Supervisor.

1

40%

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Assists the CD Nurse Supervisor with orientation and training of new staff members in their area of expertise and monitors for concerns, assures understanding of disease process and how to navigate the data bases required for documentation.

2

20%

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Monitors work and quality assurance to ensure proper data entry into the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) is done correctly and timely within the State regulations. Periodically reviews records for audits and quality assurance. Discusses any concerns around staff with the CD Supervisor.

3

20%

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Assists the team with outbreaks as needed and keeps the day to day operations flowing as outbreaks occur so that the required work continues and does not get behind.

4

10%

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Maintains technical and disease education, as well as professional and personal development.

5

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* 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.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

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Plans and manages projects that have significant impact on Work Group and Division results OR works as a technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Shares insights and analyses that inform new processes, and/or operational plans.

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Responsible for making improvements in processes, systems, or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.

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May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the Work Group.

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Requires advanced knowledge of the Work Group and Division typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

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Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing

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Two years experience in nursing

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Registered nurse-state licensure

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Associate's Degree

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2 Years

Nursing experience relevant to the clinic specialty area.

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RN - Registered Nurse

Upon Hire

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NCEDSSUT - North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System User Trainer

Within 30 Days

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Become Certified in Communicable Disease by State Qualifications

Within 1 Year

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Effective communication skills.

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Ability to teach others various related tasks.

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Must have strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 

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Ability to work independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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Develops and maintains effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork. Builds and maintains ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the work unit.

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Assigns work and establishes work rules and acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work.

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Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:

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Strong attention to detail

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Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. 

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Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.  Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.  Perceives, assesses, and positively influences one's own and other individuals’ emotions.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have an impact on the individual's work

Communication

Communicate and explain a variety of information

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X