What You'll Be Doing

The Detention Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients housed in a correctional setting.

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. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wakegov.com and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wakegov.com/sheriff.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
• CPR and AED
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening and psychological examination

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• 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

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

• Because of the diverse nature of the population that we serve, an excellent grasp of Nurse assessment skills is a must
• 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

About This Position

Location: Wake County Detention Center Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am, including nights, weekends and holidays

Hiring Range: 28.92 - 38.27

Market Range: 28.92 - 49.16

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

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.

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