School Health Registered Nurse (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000)

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

2d•$30 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Wake County Health and Human Services’ School Health Program provides school health services to 199 Wake County Public Schools. Each school nurse serves two schools, which may include preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high schools. Nurses spend two days per week at one school and three days per week at the other. The schedule is eight-hour days, Monday through Friday, with the nurse present at assigned schools during regular school hours. Positions are full-time and year-round (12 months), serving schools in either the Morrisville or North Raleigh area. The nurse provides health assessments and care planning, coordinates services for students with chronic health conditions, supports school personnel on student health matters, and collaborates with families, clinicians, school staff, and community partners. The role also includes vision rescreening and follow-up, participation in IEP/504 meetings for students with identified medical needs at school, and identifying students who may benefit from School Health Services. Upon accepting employment, the employee acknowledges that influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment for staff in Health Clinics and Public Health, including School Health, subject to compliance with federal law and active support. The employee must also participate in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may involve temporary changes to responsibilities and working hours. The position is based at the Public Health Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its work schedule is described as hybrid based on public school bell schedules. Employment type is regular. The hiring range is 30.29–40.90, and the market range is 30.29–51.50. Include all prior work experience on the application and resume.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; equivalent education and experience are accepted.
No specific experience is required.
Licensed Registered Nurse through the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
CPR certification.
AED certification.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Ability to work well with children and families.
Adaptability, organization, self-motivation, and reliability.
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 and 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 as a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law and active support.
Participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of school health nursing, pediatric nursing, home health, or public health experience.
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 regarding student health issues.
Provide case management and care coordination for students with chronic health conditions.
Conduct vision rescreening, 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; temporary assignments, work hours, or work locations may be required.