Infectious Disease Clinic - Registered Nurse (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000)
About The Position
Join #TeamWake as a Clinic Registered Nurse! Are you a compassionate and confident nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in Public Health? We’re seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the Infectious Disease Clinic. In this vital role, you’ll be at the forefront of public service-providing skilled nursing care and support for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). You’ll be a part of a passionate team who are mission driven and prioritize client-centric care and cultural competence. Within Public Health, your expertise and commitment to service will help improve lives and promote community wellness. 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. What Makes Wake Great Home 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Knowledge of the HIV Intervention Programs
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team
- Ability to multi-task face paced environment
- Ability to feel comfortable working within a very diverse atmosphere
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with HIV patients
- Spanish languages skills preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist clinical staff and Medical Providers with completing client visits to include: obtaining detailed health history information (i.e. 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 to coordinate care and services for clients i.e. specialty referrals, care coordination
- Provide in person and telephone triage for clients and other callers to address concerns promptly utilizing sound nursing judgement
- Review and complete faxes and Prior Authorizations (PAs)
- Manage injectable Antiretroviral (ART) program
- Maintain clinic supplies
- Actively participate with clinic CQI initiatives
- Attend in-services, workshops, and trainings within and outside the organization to maintain licensure and certifications
- Train and be readily available to assist Wake County in the event of an emergency
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
