Mecklenburg County Government
Public Health Nurse 10 Mth - 20015144
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Public Health Nurse: 10 Months – School Health 2025‑2026
Hiring Range: $60,020.80 – $78,777.30 / year. Application deadline: February 1, 2026.
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 build a career with support, inclusive culture and technology. Join us for a healthier world.
Position Summary Public health nurse working primarily in schools but may work in office, clinical or other community settings.
Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, protocols, and 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 patient 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, implement, and/or modify plans of care.
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 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 in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions.
Minimum Qualifications Experience
Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
Education
Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Non‑BSN incumbents must complete state public health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
Current RN license in NC or another Nursing Licensure Compact State.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) valid for at least 90 days after hire; maintenance required.
May require valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license, county driving privileges, annual MVR check, and annual HR background screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of
Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (HIPAA, NC Nurse Practice Act).
Nursing techniques with strong assessment skills.
Medical and legal terminology.
Principles of public health and associated laws.
Human anatomy and physiology.
Infection control practices.
Principles of child, adolescent and adult growth and development.
Nursing in non‑traditional health care setting.
Scope of nursing practice.
Principles of communicable disease prevention and epidemiology.
Skills
Prioritize and assign work.
Manage and execute multiple tasks.
Maintain confidential records.
Medication administration and basic nursing procedures.
Work with multidisciplinary teams and diverse client populations.
Evaluate records for compliance with standards, regulations, and statutes.
Use electronic health records for nursing documentation.
Apply and explain applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Exercise judgment and discretion.
Maintain records and files complying with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
Abilities
Care Management.
Commitment.
Communication.
Customer Satisfaction.
Decision Making.
Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Patient Education/Health Promotion.
Patient Relations.
Resource Management.
Teamwork.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Environment Office setting with moderate noise.
Compensation and Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases 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; an employee assistance program; access to fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; and a 5 % employer match.
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 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.
Immunization Requirements
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine documentation or titer.
Varicella (Chickenpox or VZV) vaccine documentation or titer.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination documentation; required for all health department employees; proof of immunity: documentation of 1 vaccine; Td/Tdap booster every 10 years.
Hepatitis B vaccine information or titer.
Influenza vaccination (FLU).
TB skin testing or IGRA documentation.
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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 build a career with support, inclusive culture and technology. Join us for a healthier world.
Position Summary Public health nurse working primarily in schools but may work in office, clinical or other community settings.
Essential Functions
Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, protocols, and 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 patient 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, implement, and/or modify plans of care.
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 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 in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions.
Minimum Qualifications Experience
Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
Education
Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
Non‑BSN incumbents must complete state public health nursing coursework and exams within a year of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
Current RN license in NC or another Nursing Licensure Compact State.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) valid for at least 90 days after hire; maintenance required.
May require valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license, county driving privileges, annual MVR check, and annual HR background screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of
Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations (HIPAA, NC Nurse Practice Act).
Nursing techniques with strong assessment skills.
Medical and legal terminology.
Principles of public health and associated laws.
Human anatomy and physiology.
Infection control practices.
Principles of child, adolescent and adult growth and development.
Nursing in non‑traditional health care setting.
Scope of nursing practice.
Principles of communicable disease prevention and epidemiology.
Skills
Prioritize and assign work.
Manage and execute multiple tasks.
Maintain confidential records.
Medication administration and basic nursing procedures.
Work with multidisciplinary teams and diverse client populations.
Evaluate records for compliance with standards, regulations, and statutes.
Use electronic health records for nursing documentation.
Apply and explain applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Exercise judgment and discretion.
Maintain records and files complying with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
Abilities
Care Management.
Commitment.
Communication.
Customer Satisfaction.
Decision Making.
Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Patient Education/Health Promotion.
Patient Relations.
Resource Management.
Teamwork.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Environment Office setting with moderate noise.
Compensation and Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases 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; an employee assistance program; access to fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; and a 5 % employer match.
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 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.
Immunization Requirements
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine documentation or titer.
Varicella (Chickenpox or VZV) vaccine documentation or titer.
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination documentation; required for all health department employees; proof of immunity: documentation of 1 vaccine; Td/Tdap booster every 10 years.
Hepatitis B vaccine information or titer.
Influenza vaccination (FLU).
TB skin testing or IGRA documentation.
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