What You'll Be Doing
The
Wake County Health and Human Services School Health Program provides school health services for all students attending Wake County public schools. The program consists of 112 school nursing positions. Each nurse serves 2 Wake County Public Schools. School nurses are responsible for providing school health services for a combination of preschool, elementary, middle and/or high schools in the Wake County Public School System. Nursing care is provided via delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel. The School Nurse provides consultation on communicable disease, and medication administration in the school setting. This position also provides case management and chronic disease management for students.
School nurses work 8 hours per day and are expected to be present in their schools during the hours students are present. This school nurse position will serve two schools in the Wake Forest/Rolesville area.
**Must have valid NC driver's license and reliable transportation**
School nurse responsibilities include:
- Nursing assessment
- Development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans
- Training and supervision of school staff
- Delegation of nursing task to unlicensed assistive personnel
- Collaboration with school staff, physicians, families, and community partners
- Case management and care coordination for students with chronic medical conditions
- Vision rescreening, referral, and follow-up
NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates 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 per school's bell schedules
Hiring Range: 28.35-38.27
Market Range: 28.35 - 48.20
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/24/2024
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.
