What You'll Be DoingWake County Health and Human Services Health Clinics division is currently seeking an
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Midwife, or Physician Assistant) position provides clinical services to adults and children in WCHHS clinics as assigned.
Essential Duties Include: - Screen, diagnose and treat patients
- Provide preventive care, education, child health care, family planning care, prenatal care, STD care, and acute illness management
- Perform procedures as indicated after appropriate training
Other duties include: - Provide clinical preceptorship to medical students and residents
- Training new and continuing staff in procedures and protocols
- Collaborate to develop and maintain protocols and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
- Some evening or weekends as needed as well as Emergency/Inclement weather shelter work
**Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15a-5:15pm with an expectation to work one evening clinic per week until 7:15pm to make 40 hours
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 TeamWake 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) - As required by license
- No specific experience required
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners
- CPR
- AED
- DEA Registration
- Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) - Over one year experience as a FNP or PA
- Active license in the state of North Carolina as a nurse practitioner, or physician assistant
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Analytic thinking/problem solving
- Interpersonal Human relations skills
- Provide quality and timely clinical care
- Ability to handle rapid change
- Self-starter
- Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Positive team player with great interpersonal skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a high pace environment
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to pay very strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency operating computers, printers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
About This PositionLocation: Eastern Regional Center Zebulon, NC 27597
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: 91,794 - 128,509 Commensurate with Experience
Market Range: 91,794.00 - 165,225.00
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 GreatHome 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 StatementWake 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 StatementPosition 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 StatementIn 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.