Public Health Registered Nurse (TB Clinic) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

What You''ll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a Public Health Nurse in the Tuberculosis Clinic!

The Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic provides services such as chest x-rays, treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and for TB disease, and TB prevention education. The nurse that fills this role will need proficient assessment skills along with independent working skills. If you are a registered nurse who is passionate about public health and looking to make a positive impact in Wake County, this is the opportunity for you!

Some of the duties and responsibilities of the TB Nurse include:

• Assure that health policies and procedures adhere to legal and regulatory statutes and ethical standards of nursing practice
• Enter disease findings and lab work into the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System
• Report observations and communicating with persons from all socioeconomic backgrounds
• Assess clients'' signs and symptoms, conduct various TB tests, administer prescribed medication
• Teach specific TB control measures

This position requires the nurse to be able to be fit tested for an N-95 respirator.

NOTE: Wake County Public Health employees actively support and participate in county emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours. Influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• No specific experience required
• RN - Registered Nurse - North Carolina Board of Nursing or Compact state
• BPT - Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• AED - Automated External Defibrillator
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Bachelor''s degree in Nursing
• One year of experience providing nursing care in outpatient clinical or community based health services

How Will We Know You''re ''The One''?

• Strong communication skills. Must be able to communicate with multiple levels of education and agencies as well as act as a consultant within the health department clinical areas
• Requires extreme flexibility to meet requirements of disease or infection identification and timely reporting to the state
• Must be able to multi task and be flexible with work assignments to meet both the program community needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep confidential records
• Comfortable in conversing with a very diverse population
• Proficient in using the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS)
• Able to interpret lab results, explain treatment and be a consultant to physicians
• Proficient in working with spreadsheets e.g. Microsoft Excel. Proficient in basic computer use including Microsoft Office products, Lotus Notes, and internet web owners
• Ability to be proactive, think independently and to take the initiative
• Able to work within a team at a fast pace and multi-task

About This Position

Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30a-5:15p

Hiring Range: 30.29 - 40.90

Market Range: 30.29 - 51.50

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/2/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Equal Opportunity Statement

Background Check Statement

Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.