What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Supervisor - Child Health Clinic (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000) position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
Wake County Public Health is seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Supervisor to lead the Child Health Clinic. This position provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pediatric services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The Nurse Supervisor oversees clinic operations, nursing practice, quality improvement, staff development, regulatory compliance, workforce planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting exceptional patient care, health equity, and positive population health outcomes.
Clinical Leadership
Wake County Public Health 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.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Hiring Range: 33.29-44.94
Market Range: 33.29 - 56.60
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/31/2026
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.
Wake County Public Health is seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Supervisor to lead the Child Health Clinic. This position provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based pediatric services for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The Nurse Supervisor oversees clinic operations, nursing practice, quality improvement, staff development, regulatory compliance, workforce planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting exceptional patient care, health equity, and positive population health outcomes.
Clinical Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of comprehensive pediatric nursing services for patients from birth through age 21.
- Coordinate clinic operations with providers, program managers, and support staff to ensure efficient workflow and patient access.
- Oversee nursing care related to well-child visits, growth and developmental assessments, vision and hearing screenings, childhood immunizations and NCIR documentation, developmental, behavioral, and autism screenings, limited acute visits, care coordination, case management, and family education.
- Ensure compliance with evidence-based clinical practice, CDC recommendations, North Carolina Board of Nursing regulations, and agency policies.
- Direct daily clinic operations, staffing, scheduling, workflow, and customer service.
- Supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate nursing staff.
- Coordinate orientation, competency validation, continuing education, and professional development.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and staff retention initiatives.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, employee engagement, and staff retention.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, safety, and operational performance.
- Participate in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, standing orders, and workflows.
- Monitor quality indicators, documentation, immunization compliance, developmental screening, and follow-up activities.
- Use performance metrics and data to identify opportunities for clinical and operational improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Collaborate with providers, schools, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to improve access to pediatric services.
- Participate in community outreach activities promoting child health and disease prevention.
- Represent the Child Health Clinic on agency committees and workgroups.
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
- Ensure clinic readiness and maintain required certifications.
Wake County Public Health 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.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Two years of experience as a nurse
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR
- AED
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- 3 years or more Nurse Supervisory experience
- 2 years or more pediatric office nurse experience
- Immunization schedule knowledge with recent (within the last year) pediatric vaccine administration experience
- Working knowledge of NCIR
- Spanish Language skills
- Excellent customer service to a diverse population
- Excellent verbal and written communicationExcellent leadership skills including the ability to demonstrate logical judgment in problem solving and decision making
- Demonstrates taking initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to carry out provider orders timely and efficiently
- Ability to give and receive instructions
- Ability to plan and organize work in order to be effective and efficient
- Ability to adapt to a multiple and changing priorities
- Demonstrates Accountability and Integrity
- Demonstrates the ability to perform work with attention to details
- Pediatric experience
Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Hiring Range: 33.29-44.94
Market Range: 33.29 - 56.60
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/31/2026
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.