Public Health Nurse II - School Health Nurse (Multiple Positions)

Position Overview

* These positions have been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity Work against candidates will also be considered for this position This is a 10 month, 35 hours per week professional nursing position that provides primary, secondary and rehabilitative care to students in public schools, home and communities. This nurse practices independently and demonstrated autonomous decision-making skills. The primary purpose is to promote health and prevent disease in the school, home and community. This position serves to manage, consult, develop, execute and evaluate plans that impact student health.

Examples of Duties

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and manage the school health program in the schools assigned including the establishment and the evaluation component of school health services policies and procedures.
• Provide assessment, planning and evaluation of the health services component of the school health program.
• Provide or arrange for routine health assessments.
• Assure mandated health related activities are completed.
• Serve as coordinator of the health services program and provide nursing care.
• Provide health education to students, staff and parents.
• Manage the student health record.
• Serve as liaison between student, parent, school personnel, physicians, hospitals and the Exceptional Children's Program as it relates to health issues and student health care plans.

This position may require the nurse to provide contraception methods subject to appropriate training and staffing cross-coverage needs. Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of experience serving in a hospital or health clinic or be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the National Board for Certification of School Nurses.

- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing.

At least one year of school health nursing experience. All Public Health Nurses employed by a local health department shall complete an introductory course in principles and practices of public health/public health nursing and any refresher courses sponsored by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. 10A NCAC 46.0301 (2),(b),(c). In addition, individuals employed or contracted as a school nurse in a NC public school shall complete the School Nurse Orientation Modules, School Nurse Roles/Responsibilities course and the introductory course in principles and practices of public health and public health nursing offered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a condition of continued employment. 16 NCAC 06C .0110(b),(1),(2). Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health.
• Knowledge of available resources and organizations and the ability to coordinate these as needed.
• General knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, and accessing of information.

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required. Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources . The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. For more information, please click here.