Nurse Supervisor-School Health Program

County of Mecklenburg, NC • Charlotte, NC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.
As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”.
Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of nursing experience in area directly related to area of assignment.
• Graduate from an accredited/approved nursing education program.
• BSN is required for School Health Nurse Supervisor positions.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State - If you have a compact license issued in a state other than N. Carolina, you have 60 days to apply for a NC Nurses license, upon claiming residency in North Carolina.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire. Maintenance of this certification is required and as funds are available may be supported as part of employment.
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
• For Nurse Supervisor (School Health): Annual Mecklenburg County Human Resource background screening required.
• Intermediate use in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and ability to work with computer applications, including the internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of lead nurse, charge nurse or other supervisory type experience preferred.
• Experience in Pediatrics, Emergency Dept, etc. preferred
• Experience in education field, teaching, etc, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
• Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning, risk management and to improve service utilization.
• Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Manages change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
• Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
• Develop instructional materials and conducts in-service and community-based educational programs.
• Mecklenburg County Health Department Employees: Responds in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and/or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short term disability
• long term disability
• accident
• cancer
• critical illness
• medical bridge
• pet insurance
• dependent care
• healthcare
• commuter flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• paid holiday
• vacation
• sick days
• near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
• an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
• an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
• access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
• paid family leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
• a defined benefit plan for retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level