Public Health Nurse: Immunizations & Community Care

Alamance County Government; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Health Insurance

Public Health benefits

Job summary

Alamance County Government is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join a clinical team delivering essential care across immunizations, communicable diseases, family planning, and maternal health. The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, education, and outreach within the community.

The position is full-time and requires NC RN licensure with a valid driver’s license. The department offers meaningful work, diverse clinical experiences, and continuing education allowances to support

Qualifications

• Current and active RN license in North Carolina.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to conduct home visits as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, with ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and families.
• Public health, community health, or outpatient clinical setting experience preferred.
• Immunizations, communicable disease management, family planning, or STD/HIV experience preferred.
• Familiarity with NC electronic systems such as NCIR and NC EDSS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments, interventions, and follow-up care per 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 FDA-approved birth control methods, per orders and rules.
• Deliver immunizations in accordance with state laws.
• Evaluate patient progress, monitor outcomes, and adjust care as needed.
• Ensure high-quality documentation in the EMR and state systems (NCIR, 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 with providers, internal teams, and community partners.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Support community outreach, health fairs, vaccination clinics, testing events, and shelter staffing.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent decision-making

Patient education

Documentation

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

NCIR

NC EDSS

EMR systems

Job description

Alamance County Government is seeking a Public Health Nurse to join a clinical team delivering essential care across immunizations, communicable diseases, family planning, and maternal health. The role emphasizes independent clinical judgment, education, and outreach within the community.

The position is full-time and requires NC RN licensure with a valid driver’s license. The department offers meaningful work, diverse clinical experiences, and continuing education allowances to support