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Franklin County (NC)

Public Health Nurse I/Float

Franklin County (NC), Louisburg, North Carolina, United States, 27549

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Be the Heart of Community Wellness in Franklin County!

Franklin County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate

Public Health Nurse

to join our mission of promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the well-being of our residents. In this vital role, you’ll provide direct care, health education, and outreach to individuals and families across the county—making a real difference where it matters most. If you're passionate about public service and committed to advancing community health, we welcome you to bring your skills and heart to our team. Compensation

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $59,376-$62,345 To Be Determined Based on Experience and Qualifications Benefits

Franklin County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity. Benefit options include medical and dental insurance; elective supplemental insurance options such as short‑term disability, vision, and voluntary term life; local government retirement; 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution (no employee match required); generous paid leave that includes 13 county‑observed paid holidays per year; an employee wellness program inclusive of a county‑sponsored gym and an employee assistance program. For more information about Franklin County benefit options please click here. Benefits Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday 40‑hour Workweek with no scheduled evening or weekends. Responsibilities

Under the direction of the FCHD Director of Nursing, and supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, this position provides direct clinical work within all our local health department programs including Child Health; Family Planning; Maternal Health; Adult Health; Immunizations; STD, Nurse Clinic; and in our Communicable Disease program when needed. Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Fluency in Spanish/English preferred but not required. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire. Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing. Required Immunizations

Two step TST (skin test). If you have had a negative TST within the last 12 months, you must have another one completed prior to employment. Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunity: two doses at least 28 days apart or laboratory evidence of immunity or confirmation of disease. Hepatitis B series: evidence of 3 doses; signed declination form or lab evidence of immunity. Evidence of Tdap vaccine. Evidence of varicella immunity: two doses at least 28 days apart or history of varicella or herpes zoster based on physician diagnosis or laboratory confirmation.

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