What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Health and Human Services - Northern Regional Center serves targeted and categorical populations in Child Health, Immunizations, Women’s Health, Acute Care - Adults and Children. The services are offered to the insured, uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid-covered individuals. Patients are provided fee adjustments on a sliding-fee scale based on family size and income. We are currently seeking a passionate Clinic Registered Nurse Supervisor to join our Northern Regional Center team. The Clinic Registered Nurse Supervisor has the opportunity to work as part of a team in this fast-paced primary care clinical setting and directly help with preventive health for children and adults in the community. The successful candidate will be skilled in working with a diverse population of patients, and enjoy providing excellent services in a busy clinic setting.

Essential functions include:

• Administering immunizations, assist with procedures and provide initial and follow-up activities on labs, tests and referrals
• Providing assistance to Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers with obtaining measurements, vital signs and vision/hearing screenings as needed
• Completing forms, entering and/or obtaining information from state databases and local hospital
• Providing triage phone calls and give advice to patients on a variety of issues
• Providing leadership, guidance, work assignment and supervision for the clinic nursing services staff
• Applying competent clinical knowledge and using independent nursing judgment for client care provided by self and by clinic nursing services staff to achieve quality patient care outcomes
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating standards of nursing practice in specialty areas such as pediatrics, prenatal, family planning, or communicable diseases
• Collaborating with the Medical Director and/or Nursing Director to develop and/or revise policies, procedures, and protocols which guide the delivery of team-based primary care to clinic patients
• Assessing the competency of nursing staff and medical assistants initially and periodically according to agency standards
• Identifying training needs and arranging/conducting training sessions for staff development
• Conducting periodic job performance reviews for all clinic nursing services staff
• Collaborating with the clinic program manager to ensure proper maintenance of adequate nursing supplies inventory and equipment, safe working environment that protects client privacy, compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and periodic quality assessment and improvement initiatives

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Two years of experience as a nurse
• North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
• CPR
• AED
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Spanish language skills
• Pediatric experience
• Women's Health/Pre-natal experience
• Immunization experience
• Primary Care experience

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service to a diverse population
• Ability to demonstrate logical judgment in problem solving and decision making
• Demonstrates taking initiative
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team based on standard protocols, provider orders and nursing judgment
• Ability to carry out provider orders timely and efficiently
• Ability to give advice and receive instructions
• Demonstrates the ability to perform work with attention to details

About This Position

Location: Northern Regional Center Wake Forest, NC 27587

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 31.78 - 42.90 Commensurate with Experience

Market Range: 31.78 - 54.03

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

Posting Closing Date: This requisition is open until filled and may close at any time

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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