Public Health TB Nurse III: Field Case Management

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse III for the Tuberculosis Control program. This full-time role conducts home, school, or facility visits to investigate, educate, monitor treatment, and prevent TB spread in the community.

The nurse will receive training on NC-EDSS and public health practices, maintain accurate records, ensure patient confidentiality, and travel as needed by county vehicle to DOT duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold a North Carolina RN license and maintain CPR certification.
• Experience in public health nursing and disease prevention is required.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and conduct Direct Observation Therapy when needed.

Responsibilities

• Tuberculosis control and case management measuring and evaluating disease and treatment.
• Maintain accurate records of nurse-patient encounters and medical activities.
• Protect confidentiality of all patient information.
• Provide community education and outreach about TB prevention and treatment.
• Coordinate with clinics and other agencies as needed.

Skills

Public Health Nursing

Case Management

Home visits

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Public Health rotation

Master of Public Health

RN licensure in North Carolina

Job description

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse III for the Tuberculosis Control program. This full-time role conducts home, school, or facility visits to investigate, educate, monitor treatment, and prevent TB spread in the community.

The nurse will receive training on NC-EDSS and public health practices, maintain accurate records, ensure patient confidentiality, and travel as needed by county vehicle to DOT duties.