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. What We Offer

• 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. Minimum Qualifications
• 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. Preferred Qualifications
• 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. Emergency Response Requirement
• 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 and detail in clinical tasks and documentation.
• Compassionate approach to patient care, demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism.
• Unwavering honesty, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Sound judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Safety-minded approach to creating a secure environment for customers, staff, and the community.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to contribute positively toward shared goals and outcomes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0

• 2.5+ hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%
• 66% of the time (2.5
• 5.

5+ hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day) Physical Demands Stand F Walk F Sit F Manually Manipulate C Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend O Hear F Speech F Taste N Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs.

O 51-100

lbs. O Over 100 lbs. N Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less F 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs.

O 41-100

lbs. O Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)