What You'll Be Doing

Join the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) team at Wake County Health and Human Services as a Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) and help women and families build brighter, healthier futures.

As an NHV, you’ll deliver personalized, in-home support to women during pregnancy and postpartum - empowering them with the care, guidance, and resources they need to thrive. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, following the evidence-based NFP model and upholding the highest standards of clinical nursing practice.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with first-time moms to create personalized care plans that support their health, well-being, and parenting success
• Monitor and assess client progress, providing timely support and interventions
• Screen for and provide counseling around prenatal/postpartum depression, making referrals when needed
• Stay up to date on healthcare best practices to deliver safe, high-quality nursing services
• Build meaningful relationships with families and collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners
• Conduct community outreach and help identify potential NFP clients
• Complete all required NFP education and actively develop your professional skills
• Participate in regular case conferences and program evaluations to ensure exceptional care

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• No specific experience required
• RN - Registered Nurse - North Carolina Board of Nursing or Compact state
• BPT - Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• AED - Automated External Defibrillator
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred
• Maternal and/or pediatric nursing experience
• Home visiting experience
• Public Health experience

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues
• Ability to provide counseling on an individual basis to achieve individual service plan goals
• Ability to make decisions without regard to that personal prejudices, biases, and experiences
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension and resolve conflict
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of applicable policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment

About This Position

Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:15pm

Hiring Range: 28.92-39.04

Market Range: 28.92 - 49.16

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/27/2025

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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