Advanced Practice Provider - Northern Regional Center (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000)

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Join Wake County Public Health as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)! Looking for a role where no two days are the same and your work truly impacts the entire community?

Wake County Public Health is seeking a Physician Extender (Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant) to serve as a floating provider in the Northern Regional Center Clinic. This unique role offers the opportunity to care for diverse populations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and expand your clinical experience.

What You'll Do:

• Provide comprehensive care to adults and children
• Deliver services including preventive care, family planning, prenatal care, STI/STD care, and acute illness management
• Screen, diagnose, and treat patients with a focus on accessible, high-quality public health care
• Perform clinical procedures (with appropriate training and support)

Beyond Patient Care:

• Mentor and precept NPs, PAs, medical students, and residents
• Support onboarding and training of new clinical staff
• Collaborate on the development and improvement of clinical protocols and procedures

Additional Details:

• Schedule may include occasional evenings or weekends
• Opportunity to support community response during emergency or inclement weather events

Why This Role Stands Out: This isn't just a clinic job, it's a chance to serve communities across Wake County, build meaningful patient relationships, and play a key role in public health delivery. NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

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.

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)

• As required by license
• No specific experience required
• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Midwife license approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners. CPR, AED and DEA Registration.
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Over one year experience as a FNP or PA
• Active license in the state of North Carolina as a nurse practitioner, or physician assistant

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

• Analytic thinking /Problem solving
• Interpersonal Human relations skills
• Provide quality and timely clinical care
• Ability to handle rapid change
• Self-starter
• Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Positive team player with great interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a high pace environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to pay very strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency operating computers, printers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

About This Position

Location: Northern Regional Center Wake Forest, NC 27587

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 93,813-131,336

Market Range: 93,813.00 - 168,859.00

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

Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

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.