Registered Nurse; RN), Care Ring Clinic

Job Description – Registered Nurse, Care Ring Clinic

Job Title:

Registered Nurse, Care Ring Clinic

Department/Group:
Care Ring Clinic

Reports To:

Access to Care Manager

Supervisory Responsibility:

Position Type:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Full-time (in-office), Monday through Friday

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Travel Required:

Yes — occasional, local (community health events)

License(s)

Required:

Current, unencumbered NC or SC RN license; current BLS/CPR certification

Salary Range: $64,000 – $68,000 per year

Founded in 1955, Care Ring is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to health care for the uninsured, underinsured, and those who face barriers to affordable, high-quality care. As a donation‑based charitable clinic serving both uninsured and Medicaid patients, Care Ring turns no one away for inability to pay and is a leader in collaborative efforts to improve community health across Mecklenburg County.

The Registered Nurse is a key member of the clinic’s team‑based care model, working alongside the clinic’s providers, medical assistants, and Access to Care Manager to provide safe, high‑quality patient care. The role suits an experienced nurse who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and who is committed to Care Ring’s mission.

The role centers on clinical assessment and triage, care coordination for complex or high‑risk patients, limited direct care, and clinical support to the team, with particular focus on patients who have chronic conditions, multiple comorbidities, or significant care‑coordination needs. The position reports administratively to the Access to Care Manager for scheduling, workflow, and non‑clinical priorities. Clinical practice, protocols, and escalation fall under clinic provider leadership;

the nurse practices independently within the RN scope of practice and escalates accordingly.

• Conduct telephone and in‑person triage using clinical judgment and evidence‑based protocols approved by clinic provider leadership; assess symptoms, determine urgency, and direct patients to the appropriate level of care.
• Document triage outcomes and recommendations in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Escalate complex or emergent situations to clinic provider leadership as indicated.
• Identify and report suspected abuse or neglect and reportable communicable conditions in accordance with legal and public‑health requirements.

• Coordinate care for patients with complex needs or multiple chronic conditions.
• Conduct post‑discharge follow‑up calls and support transitions of care to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.
• Identify care gaps and barriers to adherence, and work with patients and providers to address them.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on diagnoses, medications, and self‑management.
• Process medication and referral prior authorizations.

Direct hands‑on care is a limited part of this role.

• Read tuberculin (TB) skin tests.
• Administer vaccines as needed, per CDC guidelines and approved standing orders.
• Perform occasional point‑of‑care screening in support of provider visits.
• Maintain vaccine cold‑chain integrity, storage, and temperature logs.
• Follow sharps‑safety and blood borne‑pathogen exposure protocols, and support clinic infection‑control practices.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification and assist on‑site providers in responding to in‑office medical emergencies per clinic protocol.

• Serve as the clinic’s primary clinical resource for medical assistants (MAs) and front‑office staff.
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to the MA team, including skills‑competency validation and…