What You'll Be Doing

#TeamWake is looking for a School Health Nurse to join their team!

The Wake County Health and Human Services School Health Program provides School Health Services for 199 Wake County Public Schools. We have two vacant 10-month school nurse positions. One position is located in the Morrisville area and the other is located in the North Raleigh area. Each school nurse serves 2 schools which may be any combination of preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high schools. Nurses spend 2 days a week at one school and 3 days a week at the other school. School nurses work 8-hour days Monday through Friday and must be present in assigned schools during regular school hours.

**Please note that this is a 10-month School Health Nurse position. This position will regularly work from August 16 through June 15 and have June 16 through August 15 off. While this position is paid on a regular, bi-monthly basis, the salary information provided in this job post has been prorated to reflect the fact that it only works 10-months of the year.**

Responsibilities of the school nurse include:

• Nursing assessment
• Health care plan development and implementation
• Training, delegation, and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel
• Consultation with school staff regarding student health issues
• Case management/care coordination for students with chronic health conditions
• Vision rescreening, referral, and follow-up
• Attendance/participation in IEP/504 meetings for student’s with identified medical needs at school
• Case finding students who may benefit from School Health Services
• Collaboration with school staff, physicians, families, and community partners to identify and secure services for families and students

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment, you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division (including School Health,) influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, and active support, and (ii) Participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• No specific experience required
• North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
• CPR
• AED
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• 2 years or more of school health nursing, pediatric nursing or public health experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Spanish language skills

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to work well with children and families
• Knowledge of school health nursing, pediatric nursing or public health experience
• Demonstrates high degree of adaptability and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and decision-making skills
• Ability to plan and organize workload and multiple priorities daily
• Expertise in Information Technology
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Expertise in providing advice
• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues

About This Position

Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Hybrid-based on bell schedules of assigned schools

Hiring Range: 50,102 - 67,640

Market Range: 50,102.00 - 85,179.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/9/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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