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.
Join#TeamWake as a Clinic Registered Nurse!
Areyou a compassionate and confident nurse looking to make a meaningful impact inPublic Health? We're seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join ourteam in the Southern Regional Center Clinic.
In this vital role, you'll be at the forefront of public service-providingskilled nursing care and support for persons of all ages. You'll be a part of apassionate team who are mission driven and prioritize client-centric care andcultural competence. Within Public Health, your expertise and commitment toservice will help improve lives and promote community wellness.
What you'll be doing:
- Assist clinical staff and Medical Providers with completing client visits toinclude: 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 tocoordinate care and services for clients i.e. specialty referrals, carecoordination
- Provide in person and telephone triage for clients and other callers to addressconcerns 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 theorganization to maintain licensure and certifications
- Rotateto additional sites to provide support when needed
- Train and be readily available to assist Wake County in the event of anemergency
**Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm** *THIS POSITION FLOATS BETWEEN REGIONAL CENTERS BASED ON CENSUS*
NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you workin the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is acondition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance withfederal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergencypreparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes inresponsibilities and working hours.