Entry Level Practice Leader Jobs
New grad practice leader jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on clinical or operational project work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Optum, and Novant Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Provides patient care within the scope of practice for the licensed Registered Nurse. Facilitates patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive.
Responsibilities
- Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates competence in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse, to include patient assessment, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and patient education.
- Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.
- Appropriately documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
- Facilitates effective patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
- Assists with the maintenance of adequate levels of supplies and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.
- Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practices.
- Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
- Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication and teamwork.
Education Requirements
- Graduation from a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina. BCLS.
Professional Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in physician office, urgent care, emergency department preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: NCHV Raleigh
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary
Provides patient care within the scope of practice for the licensed Registered Nurse. Facilitates patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive.
Responsibilities
- Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates competence in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse, to include patient assessment, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and patient education.
- Processes orders, returns patient calls, and notifies of diagnostic results as directed by the physician.
- Appropriately documents care provided in the patient's medical record.
- Facilitates effective patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments.
- Assists with the maintenance of adequate levels of supplies and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.
- Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence based nursing practices.
- Maintains compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
- Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective communication and teamwork.
Education Requirements
- Graduation from a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- Licensed to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina. BCLS.
Professional Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in physician office, urgent care, emergency department preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Organization Unit: NCHV Raleigh
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Entry Level Practice Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level practice leader job?
Focus on internships, clinical rotations, or any hands-on experience where you coordinated a team or managed a process, even at a small scale. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate organizational skills, an understanding of practice operations, and a willingness to learn. A strong academic record or a relevant certification can also give you a meaningful edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level practice leaders?
Companies hiring entry level practice leaders right now include OSF HealthCare, Optum, and Novant Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, outpatient clinics, and multi-site service organizations tend to be the most active employers at this level, often building out junior leadership pipelines to support growth.
Are there remote entry level practice leader jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the role. About 5% of entry level practice leader openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options do exist for candidates who need location flexibility, particularly in administrative or operations-focused practice leader positions.
Are these new grad practice leader jobs?
Yes, many of the listings on this page are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum work as qualifying background, or invites candidates to submit a portfolio or project examples in place of a long work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level practice leaders?
Entry Level practice leader roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate multiple service locations or care sites and need junior leaders who can grow into full practice management responsibilities over time.