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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…