What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Public Health is
seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide
comprehensive nursing care within the Child Health Clinic. The RN delivers
evidence-based pediatric nursing services for infants, children, adolescents,
and their families while collaborating with providers and the interdisciplinary
healthcare team. This position supports quality patient care through clinical
assessments, immunizations, care coordination, patient education, quality improvement
initiatives, and regulatory compliance while promoting health equity and
positive population health outcomes.

Clinical Practice

• Provide comprehensive nursing care
  for pediatric patients from birth through age 21.
• Perform nursing assessments, triage,
  and patient evaluations according to established clinical guidelines.
• Assist with well-child visits,
  growth and developmental assessments, vision and hearing screenings,
  developmental, behavioral, and autism screenings.
• Administer childhood immunizations
  and accurately document vaccinations in the North Carolina Immunization
  Registry (NCIR).
• Provide patient and family education
  regarding immunizations, preventive health, chronic disease management,
  nutrition, developmental milestones, and community resources.
• Coordinate care with providers and
  community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in care management and
  follow-up activities for patients requiring additional services.
• Document patient care accurately and
  timely within the electronic health record.

Clinic Operations

• Collaborate with providers, nursing
  staff, medical assistants, and support staff to promote efficient clinic
  workflow and patient access.
• Assist with daily clinic operations
  and support timely patient flow.
• Maintain clinical competencies and
  participate in orientation and competency validation activities.
• Participate in quality assurance,
  infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with agency
  policies, evidence-based practice, CDC recommendations, and North Carolina
  Board of Nursing regulations.
• Maintain exam rooms, clinical
  supplies, and emergency equipment readiness.

Quality Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement
  initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and operational
  efficiency.
• Assist with monitoring quality
  measures, immunization compliance, developmental screening completion, and
  follow-up activities.
• Participate in implementation of
  clinical protocols, standing orders, and evidence-based workflows.
• Support regulatory and accreditation
  compliance activities.

Collaboration and Community
Engagement

• Collaborate with providers, schools,
  community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to improve pediatric
  health outcomes.
• Participate in community outreach
  activities promoting child health, preventive care, and disease
  prevention.
• Participate in departmental
  meetings, committees, and educational activities.
• Emergency Preparedness
• Participate in emergency
  preparedness training and response activities.
• Maintain required certifications and
  assist in ensuring clinic readiness.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

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
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Two or more years of pediatric, ambulatory, public health, or primary care nursing experience
• Experience in public health nursing
• Experience providing patient education and care coordination
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR)
• Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems (e.g., Athena or similar)
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

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: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27602

  Employment Type: Regular

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

  Hiring Range: 30.29-40.90

  Market Range: 0.00 - 0.00

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

  Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/21/2026

  
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