Clinic Registered Nurse (Family Planning) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
About this role
What You'll Be Doing
Join #TeamWake as a Clinic Registered Nurse!
Are you a nurse looking for a role where your work truly matters? If you're compassionate, confident, and eager to grow, Wake County Public Health is the perfect place to build your foundation or expand your clinical expertise. We're hiring a Clinic Registered Nurse – Women's Health Services, where you'll provide comprehensive reproductive and preventive healthcare while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of women throughout Wake County.
Why Public Health Nursing?
If you're new to public health, think of it as nursing with a wider lens. Instead of caring for one patient at a time, you'll improve the health of entire communities. You'll be part of a mission-driven team committed to ensuring every individual has access to high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care.
This role is ideal for nurses who:
- Enjoy variety in their day
- Are passionate about women's health and preventive care
- Want to build strong assessment, education, and triage skills
- Value teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Enjoy developing long-term relationships with patients
- Are looking for professional growth through mentorship and ongoing education
What Makes This Role Unique?
Women's Health nursing offers a diverse and rewarding clinical experience that extends far beyond routine office visits.
In this role, you will:
- Provide comprehensive reproductive health services, including contraceptive counseling, pregnancy testing, preconception education, and family planning care.
- Perform nursing assessments and assist with well-woman examinations, cervical cancer screenings, breast health education, and gynecologic services.
- Support prenatal and postpartum patients through education, follow-up care, and coordination with obstetric providers.
- Conduct STI screening, testing, treatment, counseling, and partner services in accordance with state and public health guidelines.
- Administer immunizations, including HPV, Hepatitis B, Tdap, and other recommended vaccines while maintaining documentation in the North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR).
- Deliver patient-centered education on reproductive life planning, breastfeeding, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and women's wellness.
- Coordinate referrals for specialty services, diagnostic testing, and community resources while ensuring timely follow-up of abnormal results.
- Utilize electronic medical records and public health information systems to provide safe, accurate, and efficient patient care.
- Provide telephone and in-person nursing triage, strengthening your clinical judgment and decision-making skills with the support of experienced public health nurses.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, health educators, case managers, interpreters, and community organizations to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical competency development, and emergency preparedness activities that strengthen public health services throughout the community.
Why Wake County Public Health?
Wake County has consistently been recognized as one of North Carolina's healthiest counties, and our nurses are a vital part of that success. Our Women's Health Services team improves community wellness through accessible, equitable, and evidence-based reproductive healthcare.
When you join #TeamWake, you'll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that improves the health of women and families
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive onboarding and clinical mentorship
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact through public service
If You're Ready to Learn, Serve, and Grow — We Want You Here
This isn't just your next nursing job—it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career dedicated to improving women's health and strengthening our community.
Join a team where compassionate care, clinical excellence, and public health come together every day.
Apply today and begin your career with #TeamWake. Your community is waiting!
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)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Women's Health experience is preferred
- Basic CPR certification
- Experience in Public Health and/or Family Planning
- Spanish Language skills preferred but not required
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Ability to work well with others
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work at a fast pace and multitask with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work with computers including proficient in Electronic Health Record System (e.g. GE Centricity)
- Interested in and comfortable working with patients with limited English capacity using interpreters and language line
- Comfortable and skilled in working with patients and families of different cultures
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients or customers by listening to the client/customer and understanding and responding to identified needs
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message
- Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others
- Flexibility, ability to adapt and willingness to change or compromise as needed
- Passion for educating and promoting Women’s Health
About This Position
Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm
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: 7:00 pm on 7/13/2026
What Makes Wake Great
Equal Opportunity Statement
Background Check Statement
Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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.
Company at a glance
Wake County Government provides services including tax collection, library services, local parks administration, planning and permitting, health and human services, law enforcement and more. Wake County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners.
Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America, Wake County, North Carolina is home to NC State University, Shaw University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. Wake County is also the center of state government, with our Capitol Building, legislature and many government offices located in Raleigh.
Wake County is the most populous County in North Carolina. The County consists of 12 municipalities and includes Raleigh, the county seat and state capital. A unique mix of urban and rural small towns distinguishes Wake County from other counties and provides something for every lifestyle.
Top Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive onboarding
- Clinical mentorship
- Professional development
- Career advancement
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