Public Health Nurse

Alamance County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Meaningful, mission-driven work

Job summary

Alamance County Government is seeking a Public Health Nurse to provide primary and preventive nursing care across programs, including immunizations, communicable disease, TB, and family planning. The role emphasizes education, care planning, and community outreach in a full-time clinical setting.

The position requires an active NC RN license, a valid driver's license for home visits, and strong documentation skills in EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Current and active registered nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct home visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments, interventions, and follow-up care.
• Educate, counsel, and empower patients to make informed health choices.
• Administer medications and immunizations per orders and state rules.
• Perform home visits and coordinate care with providers and community partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR and state systems.

Skills

RN license NC

Immunizations

Home visits

EMR documentation

Clinical assessment

Bilingual EN/ES preferred

Job description

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)