School Health Registered Nurse Tiered

What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Public Health School Health Program provides School Health Services for 199 Wake County Public Schools. Each school nurses serves 2 schools which may be any combination of preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high schools. Nurses spend2 days a week at one school and 3 days a week at the other school. School nurses work 8-hour days Monday through Friday and must be present in assigned schools during regular school hours.

** Please note that this is a 10-month (part-time/.833 FTE) School Health Nurse position. This position will work from August 16 through June 15 and have June 16 through August 15 off. While this position is paid on a regular, bi-monthly basis, the salary information provided in this job post has been prorated to reflect the actual salary range for a 10-month (part-time/0.833 FTE) employee.

Please note that this position is exempt (salaried) and not eligible to earn overtime.

We currently have vacancies in the following areas of Wake County:
1. Morrisville 2. North Raleigh
3. Central Raleigh West. Please indicate which positions you are interested in.

Responsibilities of the school nurse include:

• Nursing assessment
• Health careplan development and implementation
• Training, delegation,and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel
• Consultation with school staff regarding student health issues
• Case management/care coordination for students with chronic health conditions
• Vision rescreening, referral, and follow-up
• Attendance/participation in IEP/504 meetings for student’s with identified medical needs at school
• Case finding students who may benefit from School Health Services
• Collaboration with school staff, physicians, families, and community partners to identify and secure services for families and students

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment, you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division (including School Health,) influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, and active support, and (ii) Participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

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
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred

Education and Experience )

• 2 years or more of school health nursing, pediatric nursing, home health, or public health experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Spanish language skills
• Valid NC Driver’s License and reliable transportation

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

• Ability to work well with children and families
• Adaptable, organized, self-motivated, reliable
• Ability to work independently as the only medical professional in the school
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with North Carolina Nursing Practice…