Public Health Nurse
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Nursing
Public Health Nurse
Join Our Team as a Public Health Nurse I – Make a Meaningful Impact!
Are you a compassionate nurse looking to serve your community? Transylvania County Public Health is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse I to deliver essential care and education across a variety of public health programs.
In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct patient services including physical exams, immunizations, contraceptive care, and preventive counseling for individuals and families. You’ll also lead WIC clinics, perform lab tests, manage clinic supplies, and support outreach efforts like flu clinics and chronic disease screenings.
If you're a skilled nurse with a heart for public service and a desire to promote community wellness—this is your opportunity to make a real difference!
Responsibilities- Performs lead nurse duties for WIC recertification’s by preparing screening areas and coordinating schedules with the WIC Director
- Provide assessments and counseling to parents based on screening results
- Assist clinicians during client exams
- Educate clients on contraceptive methods, assess responses, and make referrals as needed
- Responds to client concerns on a walk‑in basis and by phone.
- Administer Plan B and Depo‑Provera.
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory of birth control and clinic supplies.
- Calibrates medical equipment daily and maintains logs.
- Collect and process specimens for lab tests for a variety of laboratory tests, including performing venipunctures.
- Document lab results and prepare specimens for transport
- Conduct pregnancy tests for walk‑in clients, provide counseling, and refer for follow‑up care
- Responsible for maintaining autoclave and autoclaving instruments.
- Serve as back up Immunization Coordinator.
- Assesses immunization status/administers immunizations for clients of all ages. Instruct clients in regard to side effects and immunization schedule.
- Provide direct care in public health programs such as flu clinics, cancer prevention (BCCCP), hypertension and diabetes screenings
- Participate in public health preparedness activities and other duties as assigned
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