Forsyth County, NC
Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease)
Forsyth County, NC, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Salary :
$60,444.80 - $69,511.52 Annually Location :
Winston-Salem, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
08417 Department:
Public Health Division:
FC_Nursing Opening Date:
08/25/2025
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Nurse) to investigate, educate, control, and prevent the spread of communicable disease in the community. The Communicable Disease Nurse assures that health policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice. The goal for the person in this position is to assess clients' signs and symptoms and teach them specific communicable disease control measures; this will require proficient assessment skills along with independent working skills. The person selected for this position must be able to report observations and to communicate with persons from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The candidate selected must pass fit testing with an N-95 respirator for this position. This position requires nurse to be available for staffing emergency shelters; mass vaccination clinics as needed in response to control communicable disease.
Schedule: 8am-5pm; Occasional weekends to support events or public health response. Some non-traditional hours may be required depending on CD case investigations Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs. Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health Considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed. Working 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 judgment 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 instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience or;
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience.
Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Valid driver's license required. This position required travel to homes, schools, and to long term care facilities as needs arise regarding outbreaks or infection control programs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF) in recognizing infection control problems and guiding them to secure appropriate remediation;
Working with the Environmental Health Division in regards to lead level follow-up and outbreaks in LTCF and restaurants;
Working with Forsyth County Animal Control in regards to animal bites and exposure;
Entering diseases and lab work into the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NC-EDSS) and;
Providing consultation with respect to and review of immunization records at daycare facilities to include follow up of students who are out of compliance. Click to view information.
Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree
02
Please select your highest level of completed education.
Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college, trainings, or certifications Completion of a vocational program Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or above
03
Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation AND do you have at least one year of professional nursing experience?
Yes No
04
Did you graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing AND do you have at least two years of professional nursing experience?
Yes No
05
How many years of experience do you have working in public health nursing?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years
06
Do you have experience working in communicable disease, infection control, or public health nursing?
Yes No
07
How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years
08
Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing?
Yes No
09
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number? If you answered no to the above question, enter N/A. 10
How many years of experience do you have working in communicable disease nursing?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years
11
Are you willing to respond to urgent communicable disease cases or outbreaks, which may require flexible hours?
Yes No
12
Have you ever been fit tested with an N-95 respirator?
Yes No
13
Are you willing to work an occasional weekend day to support agency community events?
Yes No
14
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
Required Question
$60,444.80 - $69,511.52 Annually Location :
Winston-Salem, NC Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
08417 Department:
Public Health Division:
FC_Nursing Opening Date:
08/25/2025
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a Public Health Nurse II (Communicable Disease Nurse) to investigate, educate, control, and prevent the spread of communicable disease in the community. The Communicable Disease Nurse assures that health policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice. The goal for the person in this position is to assess clients' signs and symptoms and teach them specific communicable disease control measures; this will require proficient assessment skills along with independent working skills. The person selected for this position must be able to report observations and to communicate with persons from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The candidate selected must pass fit testing with an N-95 respirator for this position. This position requires nurse to be available for staffing emergency shelters; mass vaccination clinics as needed in response to control communicable disease.
Schedule: 8am-5pm; Occasional weekends to support events or public health response. Some non-traditional hours may be required depending on CD case investigations Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs. Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health Considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed. Working 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 judgment 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 instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing and one year of professional nursing experience or;
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience.
Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Valid driver's license required. This position required travel to homes, schools, and to long term care facilities as needs arise regarding outbreaks or infection control programs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting Long Term Care Facilities (LTCF) in recognizing infection control problems and guiding them to secure appropriate remediation;
Working with the Environmental Health Division in regards to lead level follow-up and outbreaks in LTCF and restaurants;
Working with Forsyth County Animal Control in regards to animal bites and exposure;
Entering diseases and lab work into the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NC-EDSS) and;
Providing consultation with respect to and review of immunization records at daycare facilities to include follow up of students who are out of compliance. Click to view information.
Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agree No I do not agree
02
Please select your highest level of completed education.
Some high school High school diploma or GED Some college, trainings, or certifications Completion of a vocational program Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or above
03
Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation AND do you have at least one year of professional nursing experience?
Yes No
04
Did you graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing AND do you have at least two years of professional nursing experience?
Yes No
05
How many years of experience do you have working in public health nursing?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years
06
Do you have experience working in communicable disease, infection control, or public health nursing?
Yes No
07
How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years
08
Are you licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing?
Yes No
09
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number? If you answered no to the above question, enter N/A. 10
How many years of experience do you have working in communicable disease nursing?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 8 years More than 8 years
11
Are you willing to respond to urgent communicable disease cases or outbreaks, which may require flexible hours?
Yes No
12
Have you ever been fit tested with an N-95 respirator?
Yes No
13
Are you willing to work an occasional weekend day to support agency community events?
Yes No
14
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
Required Question