Enhanced Role Registered Nurse - Tiered Sign on Bonus up to $5,000

About the role

The Enhanced Role Registered Nurse will provide clinic services to patients in the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic, including identification and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient’s complete sexual history
• Complete physical examinations to detect sexually transmitted diseases
• Order appropriate laboratory tests and evaluate findings
• Treat patients according to approved medical directives or refer to appropriate clinical resources
• Provide counseling and risk reduction education for HIV, HIV testing, and sexually transmitted diseases
• Provide counseling and education regarding sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy
• Share responsibility with team members for planning, implementing, and evaluating the STD Program
• Maintain clinic supplies and assist with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) for the clinic
• Attend trainings to maintain licensure
• Work occasional evening clinics

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse as issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Enhanced Role Registered Nurse certification required within 18 months of employment
• Valid Driver’s License and “safe” driving record

Preferred Education and Experience

• Active Enhanced Role Registered Nurse (ERRN) certification
• BSN degree
• Bilingual proficiency
• CPR Certification

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to provide advice and counseling
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Technology efficiency
• Excellent customer/client service skills
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Ability to provide consultation to nurses and other staff
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals
• Ability to compile, assimilate, organize, and store printed and electronic information
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships to encourage communication and teamwork
• Ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment

Location

Public Health Building, Raleigh, NC 27610

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (may be required to work occasional evening clinic)

Pay

Hiring range: $30.29 – $40.90 per hour
Market range: $30.29 – $51.50 per hour