School Health Registered Nurse (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000)
About the role
The Wake County Health and Human Services School Health Program provides School Health Services for 199 Wake County Public Schools. 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. Vacancies are available in the Morrisville and North Raleigh areas; the nurse will serve 2 schools in one of these areas. These are full-time, year-round (12-month) positions. Location: Public Health Building, Raleigh, NC 27610. Employment type: Regular.
Responsibilities
- 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 students 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
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
- No specific experience required
- North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse
- CPR AED certification
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. 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 (ii) participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities is required, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
Qualifications
- 2 years or more of school