Western North Carolina Community Health Services·Asheville, North Carolina
The clinic nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. Key duties include performing clinical assessments, administering vaccinations, and providing patient triage and education.
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)- Primary Care Are you passionate about advancing health equity and delivering patient-centered care to underserved communities? Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) provides patient-centered, team-based primary care to residents of Western North Carolina. We are looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) RN to join our growing team! The Clinic Nurse-provides coverage for our primary location, Minnie Jones Health Center 257 Biltmore Ave Asheville, NC 28801
Patient Care The clinic nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care, in collaboration with the healthcare team, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, administering vaccinations and routine medications, managing chronic conditions, performing screenings, and patient education. The clinic nurse assists with walk-in and phone triage. Key Responsibilities and Duties 1. Clinical Assessments & Procedures: Conducting physical exams, measuring vital signs, wound care, ear syringing, and administering immunizations/injections, completing co-visits with medical providers 2. Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension, including medication adjustments based on protocols, and counseling. 3. Patient Education & Counseling: Providing guidance on healthy lifestyles, managing illnesses, and preventive health measures. 4. Administrative & Coordination: Documenting medical histories, managing patient records, and coordinating care with other specialists. 5.
Triage: Providing over-the-phone and in person triage to assess patient needs
Miscellaneous 1. Participates and/or leads quality improvement activities 2. Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, guidelines, and evidence-based standards, and integrate them into daily nursing practice.
Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay Range - Hourly $33.00 to $38.00 depending on experience, degree, and certification.
Candidates must hold a current North Carolina RN license and either a BSN or ADN degree, along with current BLS/CPR certification. Proficiency in EMR and strong clinical assessment skills are required, with a preference for two years of outpatient experience.
Market context
Registered Nurse roles in North Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and rehabilitation settings, especially for candidates with active state licensure and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often value experience in long-term care or rehab, along with readiness to work in patient-focused, fast-paced environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your North Carolina RN license status and CPR credentials before applying.
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