School Health Registered Nurse (10 Months) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $4,165)
About The Position
Wake County Public Health’s School Health Program provides health services to 199 Wake County Public Schools. Each nurse serves two schools, spending two days per week at one school and three days at the other. Assigned schools may include preschool, elementary, middle, or high schools. Nurses work eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, and must be present at their assigned schools during regular school hours. This is a 10-month, part-time (0.833 FTE) salaried position. The work period runs from August 16 through June 15, followed by time off from June 16 through August 15. Pay is issued bi-monthly, and the posted salary range is prorated for the 10-month schedule. The role is exempt and is not eligible for overtime. Vacancies are available in Morrisville, North Raleigh, and Central Raleigh West; applicants are asked to indicate their preferred positions. The position is based at the Public Health Building in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a work schedule described as hybrid based on public school bell schedules. Employment requires influenza immunization, subject to federal law. The employee must also participate in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may involve temporary changes to responsibilities, work hours, or work location.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse.
- CPR certification.
- AED certification.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Ability to work well with children and families.
- Ability to work independently as the only medical professional in a school and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with the North Carolina Nursing Practice Act and Delegation Decision Tree.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, written communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to plan and organize workload and manage multiple daily priorities.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with information technology.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.
- Willingness to adapt to change.
- Excellent nursing documentation skills.
- Comfort speaking in front of small and large groups.
- Influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law.
- No specific prior experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in school health nursing, pediatric nursing, home health, or public health.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
- Spanish language skills.
- Valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct nursing assessments.
- Develop and implement health care plans.
- Train, delegate to, and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Consult with school staff about student health issues.
- Provide case management and care coordination for students with chronic health conditions.
- Conduct vision rescreening and provide referrals and follow-up.
- Attend and participate in IEP/504 meetings for students with identified medical needs at school.
- Identify students who may benefit from School Health Services.
- Collaborate with school staff, physicians, families, and community partners to identify and secure services for families and students.
- Participate in department emergency preparedness and response activities, including relevant exercises and training.
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Job Type
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