What You'll Be DoingJoin #TeamWake as a
Public Health Nurse for the School Health Program!
The Wake County Health and Human Services School Health Program provides School Health Services for 198 Wake County Public Schools. Each school nurses serves 2 schools which may be any combination of preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high schools. Nurses spend 2 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.
This school nurse position is full-time and year-round (12 months.) This school nurse will serve 2 schools in the southwest region of Wake County, the Garner/Willow Springs area.
Responsibilities of the school nurse include:
- Nursing assessment
- Health care plan 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 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 Participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our TeamWake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
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
- 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 Act and Delegation Decision Tree
- Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and decision making skills
- Ability to plan and organize workload and juggle multiple priorities daily
- Knowledge and familiarity with Information Technology
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Able to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues
- Agreeable to change
- Excellent nursing documentation skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
About This PositionLocation: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Hybrid-based on bell schedules of assigned schools
Hiring Range: 28.35-38.27
Market Range: 28.35 - 48.20
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/12/2024
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
