What You'll Be Doing
At the Wake County Sheriff's Office, we believe that every person matters. As a Detention Services Nurse, you’ll bring dignity, care and clinical excellence into a setting where your skills can be life-changing. You won’t just be treating symptoms - you’ll be restoring humanity, fostering health equity and ensuring that people in custody receive the quality care they deserve. This is more than a job - it’s a mission. Join our team and help make a difference in your community today!
Essential Functions:
Assess, monitor, evaluate and document inmates' medical, physical, psychiatric and emotional needs
Implement individual care procedures
Respond to all medical emergencies
Triage patients
Perform routine tests and dispense medications
Maintain records and chart results
Interact with families, medical facilities and rehabilitation centers
About Our Team
With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 of those are employed by the Sheriff’s Office that provides Law Enforcement services throughout the community. With over 850 square miles of area and 1 million residents, Wake County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wakegov.com and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office at www.wakegov.com/sheriff.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
CPR and AED
Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening and psychological examination
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Associate's or Bachelor's in Nursing
Two years of increasingly responsible experience as a Registered Nurse
Prior emergency department, medical, surgical or psychological experience
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Because of the diverse nature of the population that we serve, an excellent grasp of Nurse assessment skills is a must
Knowledge of the core fundamentals of Nursing
Ability to document concise and accurate information in the medical record
Effective communication skills
Ability to speak more than one language
Flexibility with scheduling
About This Position
Location: Wake County Detention Raleigh, NC 27603
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am, including nights, weekends and holidays
Hiring Range: 30.29 - 40.90
Market Range: 30.29 - 51.50
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.
