Durham County·Durham, North Carolina
The nurse will provide client-centered interviews, risk reduction counseling, and treatment for STIs and HIV in accordance with public health manuals. Responsibilities include performing medical screenings, facilitating research collaborations, and reporting communicable diseases to the state.
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Date posted: JULY 25, 2026
$61,041.00 - $79,043.00
Position number: 40001028
Full-Time, (37.5 hours, nonexempt)
The primary responsibility of this position is to function as a STI/HIV clinic nurse who will provide client-centered interviews, provide risk reduction counseling, provide treatment of reportable and non-reportable STIs according to the NC Public Health Program Manual in accordance with the CDC and per standing orders written and signed by the agency Medical Director.
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.
Part of the Communicable Disease Program, the Sexual Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic, Provides medical examination, screening, evaluation, and treatment to clients with a focus on sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV, and syphilis; Provides STI/HIV education to encourage and promote prevention; Provides referrals for immunizations, substance abuse, sexual abuse, mental health or other medical issues (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc.) as needed; Participates and facilitates research activities through collaboration with the University of North Carolina (UNC) Division of Infectious Diseases and Duke University Medical Center; Reports all cases of bacterial STI, HIV, syphilis, and other communicable diseases to the NC Division of Public Health; Performs related work as assigned.
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 North Carolina Board of Nursing. Valid North Carolina Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Durham County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential
SAFETY
FUNCTIONS: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained. To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and/or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following:
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.
Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination.
Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.
Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.
Emergency Preparedness Requirement: Primary work hours are between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
Employee is subject to be called upon at any time to help the agency respond to a public health emergency, which may include but is not limited to outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing shelter services or other disaster relief, or incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response as requested by the Health Director.
Emergency duty may require the employee to travel during inclement weather.
Refusal to comply with emergency response requirements may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE: Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT: This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role.
A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.
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.
