Posting number: 191160
Department: Department of Public Health
Division: Health Promotion and Services
Job classification: Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Public Health
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To deliver culturally competent, client-centered nursing care across Clinical Services programs—including Family Planning, STD/STI, and Immunizations—through assessment, treatment, education, and referral. Supports public health goals by promoting wellness, disease prevention, and vaccine safety. Upholds agency core values and follows all policies, procedures, and medical orders to ensure efficient, confidential, and high-quality service delivery.The Cherokee County Health Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Clinical Services team. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health by delivering culturally competent, client-centered care across Family Planning, STD/HIV Services, and Immunizations. In addition to supporting clients in Cherokee County, this role also provides assistance as needed to other area health departments, including the Spartanburg County Health Department.
The Clinic RN delivers comprehensive nursing care through assessment, treatment, education, counseling, and referral. This role supports public health goals by promoting wellness, prevention, and vaccine safety while upholding agency values, policies, and medical orders to ensure efficient, confidential, and high-quality service delivery within Cherokee County and other supported health departments.
Key Job Functions Include:
Clinical Assessment and Client Care
• Conduct client assessments through history-taking, risk evaluation, and focused examinations.• Provide individualized care based on clinical findings and diagnostic results.• Offer risk-based education aligned with client needs and program guidance.• Perform indicated testing, administer clinical services, document care accurately, and make referrals as needed.
Preventive Health Services
• Deliver comprehensive reproductive and sexual health services including exams, screening, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and education.• Administer or dispense medications and clinical methods under standing orders or provider directives.• Manage follow-up for abnormal results and support informed decision-making.• Complete required program documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Immunization Services and Vaccine Management
• Assess immunization needs and administer vaccines in clinic settings and during outreach events.• Provide education on required and recommended vaccines.• Follow VAERS guidelines for adverse event reporting.• Maintain proper vaccine storage, handling, and documentation.
Public Health Promotion and Quality Improvement
• Promote health and wellness through early detection, risk reduction, and client education.• Coordinate continuity of care with interdisciplinary teams, providers, and external agencies.• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to enhance health outcomes and strengthen services.• Maintain accurate records according to agency policy and the Nurse Practice Act.
Emergency Response and Professional Development
• Assist with Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) operations and maintain required emergency response competencies.• Provide First Aid, CPR, AED response, and support public health emergency and outbreak efforts.• Maintain RN licensure, continuing education, and all required trainings.• Complete required daily, monthly, and program reports on schedule.
Other Duties as Assigned
• Maintain flexibility to support agency programs, initiatives, and additional tasks or projects as needed. Examples of dutiesState Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.
Agency Additional Requirements: Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state (this allows them to be hired, start working, and have 60 days to change over to SC license by endorsement by BON. Exception is for military status and/or spouse).
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. QualificationsAt least one (1) year of nursing experience is preferred.
Supplemental information
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.