This position is eligible for a Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000!

What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a Public Health Nurse - Care Manager for At Risk Children!

The Care Management for At Risk Children (CMARC) Program, part of the Maternal & Child Health section of the Public Health Division, is dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing costs for children from birth to 5 years old who meet certain risk criteria. Our multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses and Social Workers is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to provide intensive care management services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely outreach to new referrals following CMARC policies
• Engage members through various platforms including phone, home visits, community, and virtual sessions
• Conduct clinical assessments to identify needs, develop care plans, and assign risk levels
• Document all services in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Use motivational interviewing to involve families in decision-making and improve self-care
• Collaborate with medical homes and other providers to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality care

Join us in making a difference in the lives of at-risk children and their families!

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
• 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)

Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Spanish language proficiency preferred

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

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork. Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the work unit. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to families in order to engage them in services. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with patients by listening to the patient and understanding and responding to identified needs. Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks. Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues. Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals.

About This Position

Location: Northrn Regional Center Wake Forest, NC 27587 USA

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 29.55-39.90

Market Range: 29.55 - 50.24

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/23/2025

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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