Detention Services Nurse - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000
About This Role
At the Wake County Sheriff's Office, we believe that every person matters. As a Detention Services Nurse, you’ll bring dignity, care and clinical excellence into a setting where your skills can be life-changing. You won’t just be treating symptoms - you’ll be restoring humanity, fostering health equity and ensuring that people in custody receive the quality care they deserve. This is more than a job - it’s a mission. Join our team and help make a difference in your community today!
Essential Functions
- Assess, monitor, evaluate and document inmates' medical, physical, psychiatric and emotional needs
- Implement individual care procedures
- Respond to all medical emergencies
- Triage patients
- Perform routine tests and dispense medications
- Maintain records and chart results
- Interact with families, medical facilities and rehabilitation centers
About Our Team
With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 of those are employed by the Sheriff’s Office that provides Law Enforcement services throughout the community. With over 850 square miles of area and 1 million residents, Wake County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR and AED certification
- Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening and psychological examination
Note: Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted. Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing
- Two years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Nurse
- Prior emergency department, medical, surgical or psychological experience
Desired Skills
- Excellent grasp of nursing assessment skills
- Knowledge of the core fundamentals of Nursing
- Ability to document concise and accurate information in the medical record
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to speak more than one language
- Flexibility with scheduling
Location & Schedule
Location: Wake County Detention, Raleigh, NC 27603
Schedule: 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am, including nights, weekends and holidays
Pay
Hiring Range: $30.29 - $40.90 per hour
Market Range: $30.29 - $51.50 per hour