Public Health Nurse III

Salary: $64,697.10 - $84,106.23 Annually
Location : 1235 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202602954
Department: Public Health Department
Division: Woman's Health Clinic
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 114


Position Overview


* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity

**We are accepting Work Against applicants for this position**
This is an advanced specialized professional nursing position that manages the daily operations of Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program services. It involves implementing the annual Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Addenda and budget and coordinating services for patients. This nurse practices independently and demonstrates autonomous decision-making skills. The primary purpose is to ensure women who obtain care at the health department receive timely screenings for early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. The position serves to manage, consult, develop, execute, and evaluate plans that impact the health care of each woman who receive services.

Examples of Duties
Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the work assignments, plans Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program clinics and oversee the overall quality of services.
• Develop and provide ongoing training as needed for agency staff and staff who provide Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program services.
• Track and follow up on all abnormal findings on abnormal pap smears and mammograms in Family Planning and Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program.
• Organizes annual Breast Cancer and Heart Disease Awareness activities.
• Conducts triage of patients who call or present to clinic.
• Conducts patient interviews and determines their health status, birth control concerns, and needs.
• Cross-train in Family Planning/Teen Wellness to provide coverage during staffing shortages and/or serve as backup to the Family Planning Clinic Coordinator.

This position requires the nurse to provide contraceptive methods, subject to appropriate training, when working Family Planning.

Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or a 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.

Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master's in Public Health, will be required to complete an introductory course in principles and practices of public health nursing sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services- Division of Public Health within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule, 10 NCAC 46.0301.


Necessary Special Qualifications - A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at


College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
• Considerable knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed.
• General knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and make decisions.
• Ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.
• Adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed toDepartment of Public Health
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.


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Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
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Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your RN License number here:
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Please indicate which of the following best describes your nursing education:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• No Degree or Diploma in Nursing

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Indicate the length of your work experience as an RN (all related experience must be reflected on application):

• No RN work experience
• Less than 1 year of RN work experience
• 1 year but fewer than 2 years of RN work experience
• 2 years but fewer than 3 years of RN work experience
• 3 years but fewer than 4 years of RN work experience
• 4 years but fewer than 5 years of RN work experience
• More than 5 years of RN work experience

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Do you have Public Health Nursing Experience? Examples include: school nurses, home health/hospice nurse, case/care management nurse, occupational health nurse. *All related experience must be reflected on application.

• Yes
• No

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Have you uploaded your transcripts indicating the date in which a degree was awarded, as well as any relevant licensure or certification? (Attaching the supporting documents will help expedite the review process)

• Yes
• No

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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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