What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a Clinic Registered Nurse!

Are you a compassionate and confident nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in Public Health? We’re seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the Southern Regional Center Clinic. This position will serve as the regional resource nurse and support coverage at primary hub (the Southern Regional Center) and other regional centers as needed.

In this vital role, you’ll be at the forefront of public service-providing skilled nursing care and support for persons of all ages. You’ll be a part of a passionate team who are mission driven and prioritize client-centric care and cultural competence. Within Public Health, your expertise and commitment to service will help improve lives and promote community wellness.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist 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

This position will serve as the regional resource nurse and support coverage at primary hub and other regional centers as needed.

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.

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

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.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
No specific experience required
Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse as issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

Experience working with diverse populations
Spanish languages skills preferred but not required

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

Ability to provide excellent customer service to clients
Comfortable working in a very diverse atmosphere
Ability to give and receive instruction
Ability to plan and organize work
Accountability
Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to exercise integrity, good judgement, and self-management

About This Position

Location: Southrn Regional Center Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am-5pm

Hiring Range: 29.55-39.90

Market Range: 29.55 - 50.24

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 3/25/2026