Durham County·Durham, North Carolina
The Senior Public Health Nurse provides contraceptive and postpartum health services, including education and counseling for women and teens. Responsibilities include assisting medical providers with exams, administering injections, and precepting new staff and students.
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Date posted: JUNE 22, 2026
$64,093.00 - $108,882.00
Position number: 40008988
Full-Time (37.5 hours, nonexempt)
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
The Sr. PHN participates in clinic nurse duties, administrative nurse duties, precepting of new staff and nursing students; The Sr. PHN assists medical providers in performing physical exams and procedures; The Sr. PHN administers injections and follows up on abnormal labs and missed appointments; This position may be required to work in other clinical areas across the organization; Provides contraceptive and postpartum health services including education and counseling to women and teens; Performs related work as assigned.
A thorough knowledge of, and skill in, the application of principles and techniques employed in the field of public health, general nursing, and women’s health nursing, specifically contraception and family planning services; General knowledge of current health disparities and community resources related to public health; Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and make decisions; Ability to work in partnership with patients and other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; Ability to accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health; Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information; Ability to be flexible and receptive to change in dealing with changing patient populations and changing program requirements.
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination/immunity Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox) vaccination/immunity Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Tuberculosis (TB) baseline screening within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment Hepatitis B vaccination/immunity – only required for DCoDPH employees with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposures.
Market context
Senior public health nurse roles in North Carolina are typically tied to ongoing needs in community health, prevention, and clinic-based services, so candidates with public health or outpatient experience may see steady interest. These positions can be competitive because employers usually want an active North Carolina RN license, accredited nursing education, and experience that shows independent judgment in community settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then highlight your NC licensure and one year of professional nursing experience in your application.
