Public Health Nurse III, Tuberculosis Control Nurse

Public Health Nurse III, Tuberculosis Control Nurse

Salary

$66,643.20 - $76,648.00 Annually

Location

799 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09177

Department

Public Health

Division

FC_Nursing

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse III. This is a full-time Tuberculosis Control position responsible for investigating, following up, educating, controlling and preventing the spread Tuberculosis (TB) in the community thereby protecting the publics health. This position will involve visits to a home, school or a long-term care facility, depending on where the patient can be located. This Nurse will receive intense training on both the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NC-EDSS) disease reporting system and trained about communicable diseases, specifically Tuberculosis. This training will assist the Nurse in meeting the guidelines that are required by North Carolina state law.

The work hours are on a rotating schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday (Rotating Late Clinic) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Distinguishing Features

A well-qualified applicant shall have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to think critically and accurately record the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.

Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of Public Health.

Knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to Public Health.

Knowledge of available resources and organizations in the community.

Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or

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

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of North Carolina.

Maintain CPR certification.

A valid drivers license is required for use of a county vehicle and travel to patient homes, potentially daily (Monday through Friday) to conduct Direct Observation Treatment of TB medications.

• All Public Health Nurses employed by a local health department shall complete an introductory course in principles and practices of Public Health/Public Health Nursing and any refresher courses sponsored by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. 10A NCAC 46.0301 (2), (b), (c)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Tuberculosis Control and Case Management:

• Case management is provided through clinical x-rays, laboratory services, provision of monitoring medication, and epidemiological evaluation.
• Measures are taken to prevent transmission of TB through diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and health education to TB cases, contacts, suspect cases, persons on preventive therapy and all others requiring evaluation for the presence or absence of TB.
• Formal case management, epidemiological evaluation and provision of disease and preventive treatment, case finding, surveillance, education and evaluation will be provided per CDC guidelines.
• The employee must keep accurate records of all nurse-patient encounters, clinical functions, medications dispensed and status reports.
• Confidentiality of all medical records and patient information will be strictly adhered to.

Education and Counseling for TB Patients:

• The employee must interview patients to gather correct and important information. Counseling is tailored to the individual patient, with understanding of cultural factors, communication differences, and educational levels. Health education will be directed toward positive behavioral change.

2. Directly Observed Therapy:

• This nurse will investigate, follow up, educate, control and prevent the spread of tuberculosis in the community thereby protecting the publics health.
• The nurse will investigate and provide community outreach services by making home visits for the purpose of case management of TB cases, directly observed therapy, contact tracing and latent TB infection treatment in the TB Program.

3. Community Education and Awareness:

• Communication, coordination, education, and promoting awareness among all providers in their jurisdiction is essential to the cause of preventing TB.
• Provides education and training regarding tuberculosis to clinic staff.

4. Community Health:

• Required to precept of nursing students and new employees.
• Required to staff OZE immunization clinic.
• Required to staff Flu/Covid immunization clinic.
• Participate in any urgent Public Health events as necessary and requested.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

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Do you currently hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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How long have you practiced as a Nurse?

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How many years of experience do you have in Public Health?

• No experience
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Do you have experience with case management or patient navigation for underserved populations?

• Yes
• No

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Are you proficient in using electronic medical records (EMRs) or public health data systems?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to travel locally for outreach or clinic events as part of your role?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to work occasional evenings or weekends for health fairs or screening clinics if needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County (NC)

Address 201 N. Chestnut St.

Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101

Phone 336-703-2400

Website http://www.forsyth.cc