What You'll Be Doing
Join #TeamWake as a
Public Health Nurse - RN! The Women's Clinic Nurse provides medical care to consumers seeking Women's Health Services.
This position will provide the following to a diverse, multilingual patient population:
- Family planning education
- Advocate planned pregnancies
- Promote health prevention and maintenance
- Conduct patient interviews
- Triage patients
- Counseling and teaching related to pre-conception and contraception and other women’s health issues
- Administer vaccinations
- Assist with simple surgical procedures
- Make patient referrals to intradepartmental and community resources such as: Prenatal Clinic, WIC, Medicaid and Community providers
- Provide lab result follow-up- precept and supervise nurse aids and students
- Advise clients over the phone and serve as charge nurse on a rotating basis
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.
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)
- 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
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Basic CPR
- Experience in Public Health, Family Planning, Autoclave and Infection control, GE Centricity Electronic Health Record system, Conducting fit testing
- Spanish Language skills preferred
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Ability to work well with others
- excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work at a fast pace and multitask with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work with computers including proficient in Electronic Health Record System (e.g. GE Centricity)
- Interested in and comfortable working with patients with limited English capacity using interpreters and language line
- Comfortable and skilled in working with patients and families of different cultures.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients or customers by listening to the client/customer and understanding and responding to identified needs.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.
- Flexibility, ability to adapt and willingness to change or compromise as needed.
- Passion for educating and promoting Women’s Health.
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15a-5:15p w/ an expectation to work one even clinic per week until 7:15p to make 40hrs
Hiring Range: 28.35-48.20
Market Range: 28.35 - 48.20
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/28/2024
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.
