Provide direct public health nursing services in clinics and conduct community outreach via a mobile team. Responsibilities include administering immunizations, conducting disease surveillance, and providing health education to diverse populations.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a public health rotation and one year of experience, or a professional nursing degree with two years of experience. A current North Carolina Registered Nurse license and proof of specific immunities are mandatory.
bachelor degreeCase ManagementCare PlanningHIPAA CompliancePatient EducationEmergency ResponseBilingual English/SpanishCommunity OutreachClient AssessmentImmunization AdministrationReferral CoordinationPublic Health NursingDisease Control Surveillance
Job description
This job posting expires at 11
59PM on June 21, 2026.
No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on June 21, 2026.
Job
Title:
Public
Health
Nurse
II -
Grant
Funded
Department:
Health -
Clinical
Services
External
Hiring
Range: $58,450.38 - $72,977.76
Compensation
Grade: 3005 Posted Internally and Externally This is a grant-funded position and will end on June 30, 2027 unless extended. This position has specific benefits as allowed by County policy. Buncombe County Health and Human Services is looking for a Public Health Nurse II who wants more than a traditional clinic role. The ideal candidate would be energized by both clinical work and spending time in community outreach. This position offers built-in variety! This PHN II will provide direct Public Health nursing services in our clinics in addition to community outreach activities with the Mobile Team. This is a hybrid position and the PHN II will work in the Immunization, Family Planning, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinics. They will also be providing clinical services, public health education, and developing community relationships at outreach sites across the county. Common outreach sites can include community markets, public housing, churches, libraries, and outdoor events. Candidates should be comfortable working in a clinic and environments other than medical offices. Occasional evening or weekend work until may be required based on outreach schedules or during an emergency response. Our Mobile Team has a 25-foot vehicle which brings mobile services to the community. Currently, the team drives the vehicle up to four (4) times per month, with team members rotating driving duty. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license. No RV/bus driving experience is required and we will teach the selected candidate to drive our vehicle.
This position receives the
County's full benefits package including: 8% County contribution to employee 401(k) Free physical therapy Employee and Family Health clinic with $5 co-pay $0 Tier-1 generic prescriptions 10+ vacation days per year 12 sick days & 13 paid holidays This is a grant-funded position with a current end date of 6/30/2027. Health and Human Services' goal is to sustain this work long-term and the department is working to extend this position.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Free Physical Therapy
Employee And Family Health Clinic
401(k) County Contribution
Low Cost Generic Prescriptions
Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to provide professional nursing services related to public health and community health care services in health promotion, prevention, and disease control programs to clients in all areas of BCHHS Clinical Services and the community. Minimum
Education,
Training and/or
Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor’s degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one (1) year of Public Health Nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and two (2) years of professional nursing experience including one (1) year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Per NC Local Health Department Accreditation requirements, employees in this role must present their diploma, degree, or transcript to their supervisor/department upon hire.
Additional
Training and
Experience: English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred; Certification in Community Health Nursing preferred.
License or
Certification
Required by
Statute or
Regulation: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing. All Buncombe County Health and Human Services Public Health Clinical Services Staff must provide proof of immunity against Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella, Rubeola (measles), and Varicella within 30 days of their hire date. This proof of immunity must meet the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for healthcare personnel. When necessary, documentation from a healthcare provider (MD, DO, NP, or PA) of a valid medical contraindication to a required immunization can be submitted within 30 days of hire.
Essential
Functions of the position: Provide direct public health nursing services, client assessment, education, and non-judgmental counseling, administer medications and treatments, develop individualized plan of care, provide referral services and coordination of community resources. Conduct disease control surveillance and investigation activities to prevent the spread of disease in compliance with North Carolina General Statutes; provide follow-up as appropriate; provide clients and contacts with control measures necessary to prevent the spread of disease; assure clients understand the plan of care and importance of compliance. Establish and maintain an accurate database through extensive health history of client; prioritize areas of concern and communicate findings via client medical record or other appropriate document; Utilize HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements when handling client information and communication. Provide immunizations for vaccine preventable diseases via State and CDC guidelines, and education of parents/clients regarding immunization laws, schedules, and care following immunizations. Participate with activities related to preparedness for and response to bioterrorism and other public health threats as needed. Participate in Department of Health and community activities including committees and staff meetings to facilitate coordination of client care; provide Public Health services at BCHHS outreach events as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge,
Skills,
Abilities: Knowledge of the organization of Public Health programs at local and state level including knowledge of principles and practice of public health nursing services. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations regarding handling of client charts and client-related communications. Ability to relate well with people including clients of all ages, caregivers of clients, professional and clerical staff, and outside agencies. Skill in observing, listening, organizing, prioritizing, and communicating. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of health, as well as disease, in relation to the physical, mental and emotional health of the client and caregivers. Knowledge of the community resources and ways of utilizing them to benefit the client. Ability to create and maintain an effective follow up and referral system. Ability to learn the program area of assignment and all agency programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Ability to analyze and comprehend a variety of technical and administrative regulations, records, and reports. Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must reside within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility. Select a job and click the blue Apply button to complete your application. Please attach a resume and cover letter if possible. Then, submit your application by the Job Posting End Date to be considered. Our hiring managers begin reviewing applications after the Job Posting End Date and will contact applicants soon after. Thank you for your patience as we give each application the time and attention that it deserves. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you have equivalent experience and/or education we encourage you to apply.
