Public Health Sr Nurse - Communicable Disease Control

Public Health Sr Nurse

Communicable Disease Control

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Posting Range: $75,292.00 - $98,820.75 / year

Application deadline:
September 18, 2026

This is an exempt (salary) position.

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career asunique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology tobecome the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better,too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, anda healthier world for all.

This is a public health nursing position that works in an office,clinic, or community settings.

Perform registered nurse (RN) specialty duties requiring assessment and knowledge in a specialized area. This leading nurse role assesses patient health problems and needs; develops and implements careplans; administers nursing care to patients, provides case management and assists with clinical and professional competencies of staff, and supports orientation and onboarding of new staff. These lead nurses mayalso function in other internal and external public health nursing roles.

All Registered Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department are Public Health Nurses. Public Health Nurses, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events. These services include, butare not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages andgroups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services inshelter environments.

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Location:

Valerie

C. Woodard Center: 3205 Freedom Drive | Suite 9000 | Charlotte, NC28208

• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
• Utilize nursing process in care delivery.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information, vital signs, or changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide health services in accordance to standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
• Perform administrative duties as needed and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
• Develop, evaluate, implement, and/or modify plans of care (e.g., standardized treatment plans, individualized health care plans, or emergency action plans).
• Direct or supervise other nurses or assigned clinical staff; may supervise a particular unit and ensure proper nursing care without management expectations related to of HR.
• Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
• Refer patients to specialized health resources or community agencies.
• Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel.
• Prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies in locations are maintained (program specific).
• Complete orders from an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) (program specific).
• Perform a physical examination to determine if there is a deviation from normal (role specific).
• Provide health counseling and treatment under standing orders, and/or referral to the appropriate physician or clinic.
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on health education/promotion topics.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment…