Hybrid Public Health Nurse I - Communicable Disease bei Brunswick County, NC

About the Department

Brunswick County is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse I to join a team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering quality health services to the public. This role focuses primarily on Communicable Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, with responsibilities in both clinic settings and outreach activities. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate tact, courtesy, discretion, and fairness in interactions with the public, while effectively using excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to promote public health. Additionally, the ability to work with a diverse population is essential.

This position involves potential exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens, along with the usual hazards associated with nursing work. The schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response duties (such as staffing county shelters).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing; or 
• Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing with two (2) years of professional nursing experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  

Special Requirements:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the North Carolina Board of Nursing required
• CPR certification required  
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License required
• Successful completion of the North Carolina Credentialed Public Health Nurse Course (per State Guidelines) is preferred at the time of hire but shall be completed as directed by the NC Office of the Chief Public Health Nurse

Other Qualifications

Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment, scales, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, etc. Must be able to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.