Public Health Nurse II - Care Manager
Description
The Henderson County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one full-time Public Health Nurse II, Care Manager. The primary purpose of the Care Management unit is to decrease barriers to healthcare and improve health outcomes in pregnant women and children. This employee provides care management services to Medicaid eligible and uninsured/low income pregnant, postpartum women and children ages 0-21 who receive care through the Henderson County Department of Public Health. This position is supervised by the Care Management Public Health Nursing Supervisor.
Schedule
The normal work schedule will be 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required to meet patient needs and to assist with public health events or emergencies.
Qualifications
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; considerable knowledge of and the ability to apply principles and practices of public health; 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 work of others; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making 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; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.
Required Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a public health rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience including one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To Apply
Applications must be obtained, fully completed including college transcripts, and submitted to Henderson County Human Resources Department by email: hrd@hendersoncountync.gov or by fax: (828) 698 – 6184, or by mail or in person to:
Henderson County HRD, 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
College transcripts that are sent directly from a college or university can be sent to hrd@hendersoncountync.gov
Pre-employment drug screen, SBI Fingerprinting, driving history and criminal background checks (including screening against the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals), is required of finalist applicant.
The deadline for application is: 5/25/2026 by 5:00pm
Salary Grade: 79A Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,969.87 - $73,000.00 Benefit Eligible
(Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.)
