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
