10-Month School Health Nurse (RN/LPN)

Nurse Position at Forsyth County Department of Public Health

Forsyth County Department of Public Health is searching for a nurse to join the team. The program is implementing a flexible and innovative staffing model through a consolidated posting, allowing positions to be filled at either the Registered Nurse (PHN II) or Licensed Practical Nurse (School Health Nurse Extender) level based on candidate qualifications and program needs. This approach ensures the ability to adapt staffing to meet real-time service demands, optimize team-based care delivery, and maintain safe and appropriate levels of clinical oversight. This is a 10-month position aligned with the Forsyth County Government calendar, offering 11 paid holidays each year and eight weeks of unpaid furlough during the summer. This position requires travel between assigned schools and may include occasional home visits to support student health needs; a valid driver's license is required, and a county vehicle is available for work-related travel. Nurses work independently within their assigned schools while also functioning as part of a collaborative public health and school health team. The role may include participation in occasional evening or weekend community health events, immunization clinics, or public health response efforts.

Registered Nurse (RN) Applicant: This position provides a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful, community-based nursing care within the school setting. The School Health Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessment, clinical decision-making, and oversight of student health services for those with acute and chronic health needs. Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, triaging illness and injury, developing and managing individualized healthcare plans, coordinating care with families and healthcare providers, and providing health education to students and staff. The RN also provides clinical leadership within the school setting, including delegation and supervision of nursing tasks to appropriate personnel, and ensures care is delivered safely and in alignment with nursing standards and public health guidelines. Registered Nurse (RN) Salary Range: $51,145.60 - $58,819.20 -- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Applicant: This position provides a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful, community-based nursing care within the school setting. The School Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to students with acute and chronic health needs under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include medication administration, treatment of illness and injury, support for students with chronic conditions, and implementation of established healthcare plans. The LPN assists with health screenings, daily clinic operations, and ongoing monitoring of student health needs, while communicating changes in condition to the supervising RN. This role is focused on hands-on care delivery and consistent support for students throughout the school day. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary Range: $36,344.00 - $41,800.00 -- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, or 8:00 am - 4:00 pm