School Health Registered Nurse (10 Months) - Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $4,165)

Wake County Government•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wake County Public Health 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, working eight-hour days Monday through Friday and attending their assigned schools during regular school hours. This is a 10-month, part-time (0.833 FTE), exempt salaried position. The work period runs from August 16 through June 15, with June 16 through August 15 off. The position is paid bi-monthly, and the posted salary range is prorated for the 10-month schedule. It is not eligible for overtime. Vacancies are in Morrisville, North Raleigh, and Central Raleigh West; applicants should indicate which positions they are interested in. The position is based at the Public Health Building in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a hybrid work arrangement based on public school bell schedules. The School Health Nurse provides nursing assessments and develops and implements health care plans; trains, delegates tasks to, and supervises unlicensed assistive personnel; consults with school staff about student health issues; and coordinates care for students with chronic health conditions. The nurse also conducts vision rescreening and follow-up, participates in IEP/504 meetings for students with identified medical needs at school, identifies students who may benefit from School Health Services, and collaborates with school staff, physicians, families, and community partners to identify and secure services. Upon accepting employment, employees acknowledge that influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment for staff working in Health Clinics and the Public Health Division, including School Health, subject to federal law and active support. Employees must also participate in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may involve temporary changes to responsibilities, working 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/AED certification.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Ability to work well with children and families.
Adaptable, organized, self-motivated, and reliable.
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.
Must be available for eight-hour workdays Monday through Friday during regular school hours at assigned schools.
Must acknowledge the influenza immunization employment condition applicable to Health Clinics and Public Health Division employees, subject to federal law and active support.
Must participate in department emergency preparedness and response activities; temporary changes to duties, hours, or work location may be required.

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

Provide nursing assessments.
Develop and implement health care plans.
Train, delegate tasks 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 when required.