SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (SCHOOL HEALTH, 10-MONTH) - 40007629, 40007630, 40007632

Durham County • Durham, NC

9d • $64,093 - $86,488

About The Position

This Senior Public Health Nurse position is employed as a school nurse in the School Health Program. Responsibilities for the school health nurse includes assessment, planning and evaluating nursing interventions for students with chronic health conditions.

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently and make sound nursing judgments in a variety of complex health situations.
• Must have the ability to accurately record the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instruction.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
• Requires license to practice as Registered Nurse in NC by NC Board of Nursing; General Statutes of NC, Chapter 90, Article 9 and a valid NC Driver's License.
• Valid North Carolina Drivier's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and facilitates the practice components of case management.
• Provides instruction to students, school staff, and families regarding health issues and skilled procedures.
• Independently evaluates students presenting with health problems or concerns, arranges for the appropriate management of, care coordination and referral for students with health problems.
• Develops individual care plans for students with chronic or life-threatening medical conditions; instructs and monitors for safe medication administration.
• This Senior Public Health Nurse (School Health Nurse) practices in school settings and strategically collaborates with school district staff to increase the district’s capacity to address student health.
• May be required to provide nursing services and health support in Public Health Medical Division clinics, programs, and community response programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed