Sampson County·Clinton, North Carolina
The PHN II coordinates communicable disease and tuberculosis programs to promote prevention and education within Sampson County. The role also provides backup support for adult health and sexually transmitted disease clinic programs.
GRADE: 74
Salary Range: Starting at $61,524 with full benefits package/401K
The PHN II is responsible for coordinating Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis programs. This role focuses on promoting prevention and education to help control the spread of communicable diseases within Sampson County. The PHN II will serve as a coordinator for services related to communicable disease prevention, education, awareness, and treatment. Additionally, this position will support sexually transmitted disease (STD) and adult health clinic programs by providing backup services in an expanded role. The PHN II plays a key role in the control and prevention of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, and will also assist in clinical operations and provide backup support for adult health clinic services.
Considerable knowledge of and skills in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed; general knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health. Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information, and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instruction.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing. Individuals without a B.S.N degree will be required to complete the "Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing" course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
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NC State Application form (PD-107) [https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107] required; copies available at: https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107 [https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107]
Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
Sampson county health department is an equal opportunity/Affirmative action employer
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sampson County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited professional nursing school with at least one year of professional nursing experience. A current North Carolina Registered Nurse license is required.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.