Consultant Public Health Nurse

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division

Child and Family Well Being Job Classification Title

Nurse Consultant II (NS) Position Number

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Regional School Health Nurse Consultant serves as the primary resource person for local health departments, hospitals, and school systems (public, private, charter and specialty schools) in the region for the assessment of student health needs and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of school nursing services and other health services related activities to meet these needs. School nursing/health services are directed toward all students including those with chronic illness and disabilities.

As staff in the School Health Unit, this consultant’s responsibilities include:

• Program assessment, planning and development.
• Program implementation, monitoring and quality assurance;
• Training and resources development.

To accomplish its purpose, the position serves as part of the School, Adolescent and Child Health Unit and the Whole Child Health Section of Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW). Skilled in effective communication, both oral and written, demonstrated through writing samples and previous oral presentations.

Working knowledge of population-based health and public health principles acquired through documented education and/or experience.

Demonstrated understanding of local, state and federal laws, policies and standards, including NC Board of Nursing requirements that govern NC school health, acquired through experience as a school nurse or public health nurse.

Skilled in collection and use of data as a basis for program growth and evaluation, demonstrated through previous experience with data based reporting or similar experience.

Experience with technology and ability to effectively use common computer-based applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in daily work activities.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date

Unencumbered driver's license for travel within region, to training events, and to Raleigh for 40% of position time.

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.