Clinic Registered Nurse (Southern Regional Center) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
About the role
Public Health is at work to make Wake County a safer and healthier place for you to live, work, learn, and play. For the fifth consecutive year, Wake County has been ranked as the #1 Healthiest County in North Carolina. This ranking is due in part to many of the services offered by our agency and the community that influence morbidity, mortality, modifiable health behaviors, and the physical environment. Join #TeamWake as a Clinic Registered Nurse!
What You'll Be Doing
- Aid clinical staff and Medical Providers with completing client visits to include: obtaining detailed health history information (i.e. immunizations, women’s health, sexual health, substance use, mental health, and vital signs)
- Exam chaperoning
- Administering immunizations and medications (IM, SUBQ, PO, Inhalation)
- Documenting within the EMR and NCIR
- Communicate and collaborate across disciplines within and outside the agency to coordinate care and services for clients i.e. specialty referrals, care coordination
- Provide in person and telephone triage for clients and other callers to address concerns promptly utilizing sound nursing judgement
- Review and complete faxes and Prior Authorizations (PAs)
- Other duties and responsibilities may include: Maintain clinic supplies
- Actively participate with clinic CQI initiatives
- Attend in-services, workshops, and trainings within and outside the organization to maintain licensure and certifications
- Rotate to additional sites to provide support when needed
- Train and be readily available to assist Wake County in the event of an emergency
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
*THIS POSITION FLOATS BETWEEN REGIONAL CENTERS BASED ON CENSUS*
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.
Required
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
- No specific experience required
- Licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse as issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Spanish languages skills preferred but not required
How Will We Know You're 'The One'
- Client customer service
- Ability to give and receive instruction
- Comfortable working within a very diverse atmosphere
- Ability to plan and organize work
- Ability to multi-task face paced environment
- Exercise good judgement
- Accountability
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Self-management
Location
Southern Regional Center
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Employment Type
Regular
Hiring Range
$29.55 - $39.90
Market Range
$29.55 - $50.24
What Makes Wake Great
- Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America
- Home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes
- Home to the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail
- Ranked #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024
- Ranked #5 on US News & World Report's list of Best Places to Live in 2024
- Ranked #1 on the Milken Institute's 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.