Public Health Nurse Supervisor I*
Salary
$78,145.00 - $90,620.00 Annually
Location
Health Department, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
80-2026-322
Department
Health
Opening Date
06/10/2026
Closing Date
6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Health Department has an opening for a Public Health Nurse Supervisor I. This is a full-time position. The work is primarily responsible for management of the medical clinics in the Personal Health Division of the Health Department. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of professional and paraprofessional clinic staff while maintaining standards.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Nursing Director, with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions public health needs and requests. Supervision is a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the residents we serve. Each position is a key contributor to the work in the department to address systemic racial inequities and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, age, color, disability, national origin, or sex. This work requires us to confront inequities of the past, reveal inequities of the present and develop effective strategies to move all of us towards an equitable future for all people in Orange County.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1153369
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Public Health AND three (3) years' public health nursing experience AND 1 year supervisory experience; OR
Graduation from an accredited School of Professional Nursing and 4 years' professional nursing experience of which three (3) years are in public health AND 1 year supervisory experience; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
Public Health Nursing experience includes the following:
Faith Community/Parish Nurse, Case/Care Management Nurse, Home Health or Hospice Nurse from non-PH agency, Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, Jail/Prison Nurse, Rural Health Nurse, Nurse-Family Partnership/Family Connects Nurse, Free and Charitable Clinic Nurse, Baby Love Plus Nurse, Foster Care Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, Child Abuse Nurse, Infection Prevention and Control Nurse, Developmental Pediatric Nurse, Nursing Officer with US PH Service, "Population Health" Nurse which may include some types of outpatient clinic nursing, Refugee Camp Nurse, and hospital-based Community Nurse.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid, current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All public health nurses are required to complete the Credentialed Public Health Nursing course within one year of hire.
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of an SBI background check and pre-employment drug testing. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws.
Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.
May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Public Health Nursing Director.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Supplemental Information
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 14.35% of your base salary per pay period and 16.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $102 per pay period ($2652.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
04
Do you have drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina?
05
Please indicate which of the following best describes your nursing education:
06
If you indicated Other, Please indicate your highest level of nursing education.
07
Are you currently license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing?
08
List any other certifications or licensure your currently hold.
09
How many years of public health nursing experience do you have?
10
How many years of professional nursing experience do you have?
11
Please describe your nursing or public health experience.
12
Please indicate your level of supervisory experience?
13
Please choose the response below that best describes your experience in the application of supervisory techniques and principles, to include work planning, scheduling, assigning, evaluating, recruiting and hiring.
14
Are you willing to educate patients on the importance of immunizations/vaccines and administer required vaccinations to children and adults?
15
If you answered no to question #14, provide a reason.
16
Are you willing to educate patients on all options available to them once they discover they are pregnant?
17
If you answered no to question #16, provide a reason.
Required Question
Employer Orange County Government
Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone 919-245-2550
Website http://www.orangecountync.gov