Mecklenburg County
Public Health Nurse – TB Control
Position Overview As a member of Mecklenburg County Public Health, 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, research disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease.” You will play a vital role in the TB/Refugee Health Program, providing patient assessments, nursing diagnosis, education, counseling, and comprehensive case management/care coordination services in specialized clinics and community settings.
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.
Clinic Details Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. Weekend and after‑hours work may be required for unplanned contact investigations or public health events.
Clinic Location: 2845 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216.
Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
Utilize the nursing process in care delivery.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information, vital signs, or changes in patients’ health status.
Provide health services in accordance with standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
Develop, evaluate, and implement, or modify plans of care (e.g., standardized treatment plans, individualized health care plans, or emergency action plans).
Perform administrative duties as needed and maintain 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; participate in special immunization clinics provided 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.
Respond to urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions, including communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations, natural disasters, fire, power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience required for School Health.
RN licensure for positions in the Clinical Services Division: new RN graduates with no experience will be considered for hire.
Education
Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Non-BSN incumbents are required to complete state Public Health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire; maintenance of this certification is required.
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.
May require County Driving Privileges.
May require an annual Mecklenburg County Human Resource background screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and Electronic Health Records technology.
One (1) year case management experience.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $67,222.80 – $88,229.93.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, 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; employee discount program; employee assistance program; fitness and aquatic facility access; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions; and a defined benefit plan for retirement.
Application Information Application deadline: 12/28/25.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Mecklenburg County career portal. We accept qualified candidates of all backgrounds in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable equal opportunity laws.
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Position Overview As a member of Mecklenburg County Public Health, 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, research disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease.” You will play a vital role in the TB/Refugee Health Program, providing patient assessments, nursing diagnosis, education, counseling, and comprehensive case management/care coordination services in specialized clinics and community settings.
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.
Clinic Details Clinic hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am‑5 pm. Weekend and after‑hours work may be required for unplanned contact investigations or public health events.
Clinic Location: 2845 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216.
Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as Board of Nursing laws, rules, and standards.
Utilize the nursing process in care delivery.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, medical information, vital signs, or changes in patients’ health status.
Provide health services in accordance with standing orders and/or specific orders from health care providers.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess patient care plans.
Develop, evaluate, and implement, or modify plans of care (e.g., standardized treatment plans, individualized health care plans, or emergency action plans).
Perform administrative duties as needed and maintain 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; participate in special immunization clinics provided 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.
Respond to urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions, including communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations, natural disasters, fire, power outages, and acts of terrorism.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience required for School Health.
RN licensure for positions in the Clinical Services Division: new RN graduates with no experience will be considered for hire.
Education
Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Non-BSN incumbents are required to complete state Public Health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire; maintenance of this certification is required.
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.
May require County Driving Privileges.
May require an annual Mecklenburg County Human Resource background screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications and Electronic Health Records technology.
One (1) year case management experience.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: $67,222.80 – $88,229.93.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, 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; employee discount program; employee assistance program; fitness and aquatic facility access; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions; and a defined benefit plan for retirement.
Application Information Application deadline: 12/28/25.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Mecklenburg County career portal. We accept qualified candidates of all backgrounds in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable equal opportunity laws.
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