Licensed Practical Nurse, School Health 10-Month Nurse Extender
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County Department of Public Health is searching for an LPN to join the School Health Team. This Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) School Health (SH) Nurse Extender works 10-months each year. An LPN SH Nurse Extender plays a crucial role in promoting student health and well-being within the educational environment. Key responsibilities include assisting a team of SH Registered Nurses (RNs) to conduct health assessments, administering first aid and medication, performing medical procedures, providing health education to students and staff, collaborating with healthcare providers and families to implement care plans for students with special health needs, maintaining accurate health care records, conducting home visits to follow up with parents about student health concerns at school (a county vehicle would be available to use for making any home visits), and supporting initiatives that promote a healthy school environment. Additionally, the LPN SH Nurse Extender is assigned under a SH RN to assist in the provision of nursing services in a school designated for Exceptional Children (EC) to include the provision of daily nursing services for that EC school in the event of RN absence/vacancy.
This is a 10-month position. A current driver’s license is required in order for the nurse to travel to the school on a daily basis. The nurse must have the ability to make home/hospital visits as needs arise. A county vehicle would be available to use for making these home visits. This is a 10-Month Position, with an unpaid eight-week break over the summer months. Forsyth County School Nurses work Monday-Friday from 7:30-3:30 or 8:00-4:00.
As Public Health (PH) employees, all Forsyth County SH nurses are required to work 2-4 Saturdays per year in community health events and immunization clinics to increase vaccine compliance rates for students within the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools and may be required to provide emergency response in the event of an emergent PH situation.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs;
Considerable knowledge of the LPN scope of practice according to the NC Board of Nursing.
Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;
Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health;
Knowledge of available resources and organizations in the community;
Ability to record accurately the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions and;
Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information, and to maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Education and Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements:
Possession of a current North Carolina license to practice as a Practical Nurse.
Requires driving and applicants must have a valid drivers license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting a team of SH Registered Nurses (RNs) to conduct health assessments.
Administering first aid and medication, performing medical procedures, providing health education to students and staff, collaborating with healthcare providers and families to implement care plans for students with special health needs.
Maintaining accurate health care records.
Conducting home visits to follow up with parents about student health concerns at school (a county vehicle would be available to use for making any home visits).
Supporting initiatives that promote a healthy school environment.
Participating in community health events and immunization clinics to increase vaccine compliance rates for students within the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
Providing emergency response in the event of an emergent Public Health situation.
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01The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.
02Please select your highest level of completed education.
Some high school
High School diploma or GED
Some college, training, or certifications
Completion of a vocational program
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
03What best describes your level of education in Nursing?
Associate degree
Practical Nursing Certificate or Diploma
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
04Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience?
Yes
No
05If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number?
06Do you have a current North Carolina license to practice as a Practical Nurse?
Yes
No
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07If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your license number?
08Which best describes your experience as a professional nurse?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years or more
09What best describes your years of experience as a public health nurse?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 8 years
8 years or more
10Do you have any pediatric nursing experience?
Yes
No
11Do you have any school health experience?
Yes
No
12Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
* Required Question
Employer
Forsyth County (NC)
Address
201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone
336-703-2400
Website
http://www.forsyth.cc