Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse – Make a Measurable Impact in Your Community

Alamance County is seeking a motivated Public Health Nurse to join our clinical team and deliver essential care that strengthens the health of our entire community. This full-time (40 hrs/week) position provides primary and preventive services across multiple programs, including immunizations, communicable disease, TB, family planning, pregnancy testing, STD/HIV, well child health, maternity, and public health preparedness.

We’re looking for a dedicated nurse who’s ready to serve, grow, and make a difference.

Recruitment remains open until the ideal candidate is selected.

What We Offer
 • Meaningful, mission-driven work
 • Diverse clinical experience across key public health programs
 • Continuing education allowance to support your ongoing professional development

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments, interventions, and follow-up care in line with program policies and standing orders.
 • Use independent clinical judgment to conduct screenings, build care plans, and make informed nursing decisions.
 • Educate, counsel, and empower patients to make informed health choices.
 • Obtain informed consent and ensure patients understand their treatment plans.
 • Order labs under standing orders and provider directives to support accurate diagnosis and care.
 • Provide follow-up, counseling, and referrals for abnormal clinical findings.
 • Administer or dispense medications, including STD treatments and all FDA-approved birth control methods, in compliance with provider orders and NC Board of Pharmacy rules.
 • Deliver immunizations in accordance with North Carolina state laws.
 • Evaluate patient progress, monitor outcomes, and adjust care as needed.
 • Ensure high-quality, accurate documentation in the EMR and required state systems (such as NCIR and NC EDSS).
 • Provide follow-up for missed appointments and complete required reports.
 • Conduct home visits when needed to ensure continuity of care.
 • Assist patients in navigating appointments and services.
 • Collaborate seamlessly with providers, internal teams, and community partners.
 • Participate in ongoing training, department meetings, and professional development.
 • Support community outreach efforts, including health fairs, communicable disease response, mass vaccination clinics, testing events, and emergency shelter staffing.

Minimum Qualifications
 • Current and active registered nurse (RN) license in North Carolina, issued by the N.C. Board of Nursing.
 • Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct home visits as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
 • Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and families.
 • Previous experience in public health, community health, or outpatient clinical settings.
 • Experience with immunizations, communicable disease management, family planning, or STD/HIV services.
 • Familiarity with state electronic systems such as NCIR and NC EDSS.
 • Training or experience in emergency preparedness, mass vaccination clinics, or outbreak response.
 • Strong interest in health education and community outreach.

Emergency Response Requirement
 • This position, like all roles within the department, requires participation in emergency response activities as assigned by the health director or their designee.
 • Availability during public health emergencies, drills, and preparedness exercises is expected.
 • Responsibilities may include staffing emergency shelters and supporting response operations as needed.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and independent decision-making abilities.
 • Ability to thrive in fast-paced clinic environments and adapt quickly to changing customer needs.
 • Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to educate, counsel, and engage patients from diverse backgrounds.
 • Clear and concise written communication skills for accurate documentation and reporting.
 • Proficiency in electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
 • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
 • High level of accountability and responsibility in all aspects of customer care.
 • Strong attention to accuracy and detail in clinical tasks and documentation.
 • Compassionate approach to patient care, demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism.
 • Unwavering honesty, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
 • Sound judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
 • Safety-minded approach to creating a secure environment for customers, staff, and the community.
 • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively toward shared goals and outcomes.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)
 
Physical Demands
  Stand    F
  Walk     F
  Sit         F
  Manually Manipulate    C
  Reach Outward     F
  Reach Above Shoulder     O
  Climb     O
  Crawl     O
  Squat or Kneel    O
  Bend      O
  Hear       F
  Speech      F
  Taste          N
 
Lift/Carry
  10 lbs. or less   O
  11-20 lbs.    O
  21-50 lbs.    O
  51-100 lbs.   O
  Over 100 lbs.   N
 
Push/Pull
  12 lbs. or less   F
  13-25 lbs.    O
  26-40 lbs.   O
  41-100 lbs.   O
 
Other Physical Requirements
  •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

Salary : $63,108 - $78,886