What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Housing is seeking a compassionate, flexible Registered Nurse-Permanent Housing and Support Services to join the Cornerstone Support Services Team. This team provides specialized support to individuals who have experienced homelessness and are living with chronic health and mental health conditions. The team consists of a disability advocate, a housing navigator, a vocational counselor, a registered nurse and an LCSW supervisor.

As the Cornerstone Support Services Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver care directly in the community - often in client homes -working closely with case managers and medical providers to improve health outcomes and promote stability.

This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys meaningful client relationships, problem-solving in real-world settings and making a difference outside of traditional care environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, and chronic condition management
• Collaborate with clients, case managers, and healthcare providers to create and implement care plans
• Educate clients on health conditions and self-care strategies
• Assist with care coordination, including referrals, appointment scheduling and follow-up support
• Lead or support health education events and group sessions in the community
• Deliver services in a range of settings, including client homes, shelters, and the office

Why Join Us

• Work as part of a mission-driven team supporting vulnerable community members
• Use your skills in meaningful, relationship-centered care
• Be part of a flexible, dynamic program focused on real outcomes and client empowerment

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today to help bring health and healing into the spaces where it’s needed most.

About Our Team

Wake County Department of Housing’s goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County’s economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents, and furthering Wake County’s commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department’s programs include Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter, and Permanent Supportive Housing.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• No specific experience required
• 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.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Master's Degree
• 3 Year Mental health, psychiatry, working with special needs, chronically homeless populations

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

• Experience working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness and living with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex health issues
• Ability to develop rapport and trust with clients
• Knowledge of Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing in the context of physical and mental health
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to adapt contents and teaching methods to client’s level of education, cognitive ability and learning style
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries

About This Position

Location: Cornerstone Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 29.55 - 50.24

Market Range: 29.55 - 50.24

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/31/2025

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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