Alamance County, NC
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III - FAMILY PLANNING COORDINATOR
Alamance County, NC, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Alamance County, NC Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
202500142 Department:
Health Department Opening Date:
09/08/2025 Closing Date:
9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Purpose ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
This is an advanced and specialized professional level nursing position that develops, plans, coordinates, supervises and directs a team of nursing staff in the Family Planning program. Specific duties include: direct clinic patient care, coordination/program management, which includes but is not limited to staff training; assist with recruitment of Family Planning staff; provide and conduct orientation of new Family Planning staff; responsible for program management; review program policy and procedures to assure contract addendum is met; write new policies and procedures as indicated; identify program needs and develop goals; plan, organize, and monitor daily clinic activities; schedule staff clinic assignments; direct and implement measures to manage workload and productivity of staff; monitor encounters for correct coding and billing for Medicaid and insurance reimbursement; keep accurate pharmacy and supply records; consult with pharmacist on pharmacy needs; plan and coordinate for students; inform and consult with Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Director of program operations; collaborate with medical director, providers, other coordinators to ensure effective service delivery; collaborate with school nurses and school system staff to develop strategies to meet the needs of teens; plan, conduct and attend necessary or required meetings; collaborate with health education for media review of educational materials; collaborate with agency Infant Mortality Reduction Planner in development and implementation of the Family Planning Community Outreach Plan, provide community outreach on Family Planning program; staff emergency shelters as mandated by the State Public Health Office; and perform additional duties as required by the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director and Health Director.
Qualifications ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; 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, including health disparities; 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 with other service providers 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; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Registered Nurses without the above work experience may be considered as a work-against for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing. Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. . Skills & Abilities Individuals need to possess and meet the following agency essential values: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care. Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace. Integrity - Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge Judgment - Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures. Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities. Teamwork - Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. N Push/Pull1
2 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. O Other Physical Requirements • Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
Light type work (exerting up to 20 lbs. of force) with physical abilities that include: climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing (for sustained periods of time), walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing. Subject to repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Require close visual acuity for job duties such as transcription, extensive reading, operating computer terminal and measurement devices; and ability to work outside and inside extreme environmental conditions. May be exposed to blood or body fluids in performance of job duties.
SELECTION PROCESS : Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to interview.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
An official Alamance County Application for employment is required for all vacancies and must be received on or before the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted unless accompanied by an application form.
Alamance County is a drug-free workplace. Following the interview and selection process for this position, appointment will be contingent upon the completion of a reference check and the applicant testing negative in a drug screening test. A criminal background investigation will be completed. A driving history will be obtained through the Department of Motor Vehicles if the employee will be operating a county vehicle.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Alamance County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the U.S Health Insurance
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period. Changes to elections can then be made during the annual open enrollment period, usually in the fall, or within 30 days of a qualified life event (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, change in child's dependent status, death of a spouse or other dependent and other change in employment status).
Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.
Dental Benefit
- Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Vision Insurance
- A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Voluntary Benefits:
Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Death Benefit
- Alamance County Government has elected to contribute towards a Death Benefit associated with the Retirement System for all employees that are contributing Retirement System members. Once an employee has met at least one (1) year as a contributing member to the retirement system, the employee will have a benefit payable to their beneficiary of no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000 based on the employee's salary. Benefit is payable if the employee is actively working and has not reached 70 years of age.
Life Insurance
- Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave the County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have at least five (5) years of service, you are considered 100% vested in NCLGERS. Alamance County will be contributing a percentage as required by NCLEGRS on your behalf as well.
Time Off Accruals: Vacation Time
- All Alamance County full time employees immediately earn a bank of vacation hours that can be used after 6 months of employment (exhausting their probationary period). Vacation time accrues based on the full-time hire date (most recent hire date is used in the case of rehires). Employees with a hire date before the 15th of the month will receive vacation credit for that month; otherwise, time will not be earned. Time will be contributed to the employee's time off bank on the 15th of the month based on a monthly proration of the schedule below.
Years of Service - Days of Vacation Annually 0-4 years of service 10 days equivalent to 80 hours 5-9 years of service 13 days equivalent to 104 hours 10-14 years of service 16 days equivalent to 128 hours 15-19 years of service 21 days equivalent to 168 hours 20 years or more 25 days equivalent to 200 hours
Sick Time
- All Alamance County full-time employees will earn a bank of sick hours to be used when they are away from work for instances related to their own illness or the illness of an immediate family member, death of an immediate family member or when they (or an immediate family member) need to attend a health-related appointment. All County employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year with an earnings of 8 hours per month if employed on or before the 15th of the month.
County Observed Holidays
- Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule. Holidays will include the following and will be paid at 8 hours holiday pay. Exceptions have been made for certain departments given the nature of the services provided.
Wellness Benefits & Programming: Employee Assistance Program:
There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
Alamance
County Employee Health Center opperated by Everside Health:
Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
Services Available: Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as Flu, Sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks), Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Employee Fitness Center: Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers. 01
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and end dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.By entering your initials in the free text cell below, you are acknowledging your understanding of the above and that you have provided all relevant education, experience, skills and certifications/licensures on this application. Required Question
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Alamance County, NC Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
202500142 Department:
Health Department Opening Date:
09/08/2025 Closing Date:
9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Purpose ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
This is an advanced and specialized professional level nursing position that develops, plans, coordinates, supervises and directs a team of nursing staff in the Family Planning program. Specific duties include: direct clinic patient care, coordination/program management, which includes but is not limited to staff training; assist with recruitment of Family Planning staff; provide and conduct orientation of new Family Planning staff; responsible for program management; review program policy and procedures to assure contract addendum is met; write new policies and procedures as indicated; identify program needs and develop goals; plan, organize, and monitor daily clinic activities; schedule staff clinic assignments; direct and implement measures to manage workload and productivity of staff; monitor encounters for correct coding and billing for Medicaid and insurance reimbursement; keep accurate pharmacy and supply records; consult with pharmacist on pharmacy needs; plan and coordinate for students; inform and consult with Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Director of program operations; collaborate with medical director, providers, other coordinators to ensure effective service delivery; collaborate with school nurses and school system staff to develop strategies to meet the needs of teens; plan, conduct and attend necessary or required meetings; collaborate with health education for media review of educational materials; collaborate with agency Infant Mortality Reduction Planner in development and implementation of the Family Planning Community Outreach Plan, provide community outreach on Family Planning program; staff emergency shelters as mandated by the State Public Health Office; and perform additional duties as required by the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director and Health Director.
Qualifications ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; for employees in expanded role positions, considerable knowledge of, and skill in obtaining a health history and performing physical examinations sufficient enough to determine if there is any deviation from normal; 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, including health disparities; 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 with other service providers 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; considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of Public Health nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Registered Nurses without the above work experience may be considered as a work-against for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluent in both Spanish and English both oral and written.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing. Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. . Skills & Abilities Individuals need to possess and meet the following agency essential values: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care. Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace. Integrity - Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge Judgment - Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures. Safety-Minded - Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities. Teamwork - Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. N Push/Pull1
2 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. O Other Physical Requirements • Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)
Light type work (exerting up to 20 lbs. of force) with physical abilities that include: climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing (for sustained periods of time), walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing. Subject to repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Require close visual acuity for job duties such as transcription, extensive reading, operating computer terminal and measurement devices; and ability to work outside and inside extreme environmental conditions. May be exposed to blood or body fluids in performance of job duties.
SELECTION PROCESS : Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best-qualified applicants for admission to interview.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
An official Alamance County Application for employment is required for all vacancies and must be received on or before the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted unless accompanied by an application form.
Alamance County is a drug-free workplace. Following the interview and selection process for this position, appointment will be contingent upon the completion of a reference check and the applicant testing negative in a drug screening test. A criminal background investigation will be completed. A driving history will be obtained through the Department of Motor Vehicles if the employee will be operating a county vehicle.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Alamance County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the U.S Health Insurance
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period. Changes to elections can then be made during the annual open enrollment period, usually in the fall, or within 30 days of a qualified life event (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, change in child's dependent status, death of a spouse or other dependent and other change in employment status).
Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.
Dental Benefit
- Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Vision Insurance
- A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Voluntary Benefits:
Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Death Benefit
- Alamance County Government has elected to contribute towards a Death Benefit associated with the Retirement System for all employees that are contributing Retirement System members. Once an employee has met at least one (1) year as a contributing member to the retirement system, the employee will have a benefit payable to their beneficiary of no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000 based on the employee's salary. Benefit is payable if the employee is actively working and has not reached 70 years of age.
Life Insurance
- Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave the County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have at least five (5) years of service, you are considered 100% vested in NCLGERS. Alamance County will be contributing a percentage as required by NCLEGRS on your behalf as well.
Time Off Accruals: Vacation Time
- All Alamance County full time employees immediately earn a bank of vacation hours that can be used after 6 months of employment (exhausting their probationary period). Vacation time accrues based on the full-time hire date (most recent hire date is used in the case of rehires). Employees with a hire date before the 15th of the month will receive vacation credit for that month; otherwise, time will not be earned. Time will be contributed to the employee's time off bank on the 15th of the month based on a monthly proration of the schedule below.
Years of Service - Days of Vacation Annually 0-4 years of service 10 days equivalent to 80 hours 5-9 years of service 13 days equivalent to 104 hours 10-14 years of service 16 days equivalent to 128 hours 15-19 years of service 21 days equivalent to 168 hours 20 years or more 25 days equivalent to 200 hours
Sick Time
- All Alamance County full-time employees will earn a bank of sick hours to be used when they are away from work for instances related to their own illness or the illness of an immediate family member, death of an immediate family member or when they (or an immediate family member) need to attend a health-related appointment. All County employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year with an earnings of 8 hours per month if employed on or before the 15th of the month.
County Observed Holidays
- Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule. Holidays will include the following and will be paid at 8 hours holiday pay. Exceptions have been made for certain departments given the nature of the services provided.
Wellness Benefits & Programming: Employee Assistance Program:
There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded. Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.
Alamance
County Employee Health Center opperated by Everside Health:
Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
Services Available: Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as Flu, Sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever. Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...) Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider Health Education and Counseling Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks), Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Employee Fitness Center: Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers. 01
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and end dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.By entering your initials in the free text cell below, you are acknowledging your understanding of the above and that you have provided all relevant education, experience, skills and certifications/licensures on this application. Required Question