Nurse Care Manager - At Risk Children; Tiered

Overview

Join #Team Wake 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.

• 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!

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.

• 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
• HIPAA
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

• 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

Location:

Northrn Regional Center, Wake Forest, NC 27587

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

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

Hiring Range:

Market Range: 29.55 - 50.24

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/17/2026

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 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…