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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 08203
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is searching for Public Health Nurse II to join the team. Refugees often face unique health challenges, including communicable diseases, and barriers related to language and cultural differences. A dedicated Refugee Nurse is essential to address these needs through targeted health assessments, care coordination, immunization support, education, and linkage to health and social services.

There is also a risk that this population may not be able to complete the necessary documentation to maintain their legal status in the United States, this RN will complete necessary I-693 paperwork during separate patient appointments.
Distinguishing Features

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
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;

Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;

Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health;

Knowledge of available resources and organizations in the community;

Ability to record accurately the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions;

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

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

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 B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience in specialty area; or

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in specialty area assigned.

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Individuals hired without a rotation through a public health department as part of educational requirement will be required to complete Introduction to the Public Health Nursing course within one year of hire.

A valid Drivers License is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position has been identified to interact with children and must comply with NC G.S. 153A-94.2(b) "requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI." These checks must be conducted in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, the statute which authorizes the SBI to provide a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check to cities and counties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Conducting initial health screenings for newly arrived refugees.

Providing culturally appropriate health education and navigation support.

Coordinating with other community organizations to ensure continuity of care.

Improving long-term health outcomes among refugee populations.

Supporting public health goals and compliance with state and federal refugee health mandates.
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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

02

Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Some high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college, training, or certifications
• Completion of a vocational program
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03

Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Did you graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and do you have two years of professional nursing experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you licensed to practice as a Registered nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number?
07

Which best describes your experience as a professional nurse?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less then 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

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What best describes your years of experience as a public health nurse?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

09

How many years of experience do you have in immunizations or vaccinating children and adults?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• 4 -5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

10

Do you have experience working with various cultures, backgrounds, and ethnicities?

• Yes
• No

11

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

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question