County of Mecklenburg, NC·Charlotte, North Carolina
Provide comprehensive patient assessments, education, and case management for individuals with tuberculosis and refugee status. Perform medication monitoring, including Directly Observed Therapy, and conduct contact investigations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Public Health Nurse TB Clinic: “Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”
This is an exempt (salary) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.
As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.
Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”
The TB (tuberculosis) Control/ Refugee nurse is a registered nurse in the TB/Refugee Health Program. This RN provides patient assessments, nursing diagnosis, education, counseling and comprehensive case management/care coordination services in specialized clinics of Mecklenburg County Public Health and other community settings. The TB/Refugee RN utilizes public health nursing skills in assessing the provision of specialized health services for a diverse social, cultural and economic population who are multi-lingual. The TB/Refugee RN may be required to make home visits or provide visits in other community settings. This is primarily a TB Clinic position. Seeing patients with latent TB infection, contact investigation support, responding to referrals for clients with abnormal TB diagnostic test results, and treating close contacts to TB.
Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am -5pm. Weekend and after-hours work maybe required for unplanned contact investigations or public health events.
Clinic Location: 2845 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Must be able to provide effective education, counseling, medication monitoring and supervision, including Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) involving prevention and spread of TB and other communicable diseases.
A recommended knowledge of State TB Control, Refugee Health and the CDC policies, procedures and protocol for the provision of treatment and management of TB and screening for persons with Refugee status.
Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
Utilize nursing process in care delivery.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information vital signs, or changes in patient’s health status.
Provide health services in accordance to standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
Develop, evaluate, implement, and/or modify plans of care (e.g., standardized treatment plans, individualized health care plans, or emergency action plans).
Perform administrative duties as needed and maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
Train unlicensed assistive personnel to perform delegable tasks.
Provide health education/health promotion topics and anticipatory counseling to individuals, families, and other groups.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Assess compliance with immunization laws; participates in special immunization clinics provide by Mecklenburg County Public Health which may include administering immunizations during the clinics.
Provide health care services, first aid, specified laboratory tests, exams, screenings, immunizations, or related assistance in various locations.
Refer clients to specialized health resources or community agencies for assistance unavailable at Mecklenburg County Health Department.
Document patient history, related findings, and service performed in electronic health record.
Mecklenburg County Health Department Employees: Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g., snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.
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Compensation and Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.
Work Environment Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Requires a current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a compact state and BLS certification. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing program, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
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.
