School Health Registered Nurse (Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000)

School Nurse Position

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.

We have vacancies for school nurse in the following areas of Wake County: 1. Morrisville and 2. North Raleigh. The school nurse will serve 2 schools in one of these two areas.

These school nurse positions are full-time and year-round (12 months.)

Responsibilities of the school nurse include:

• 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 student's 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

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 active support, and (ii) Participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

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
• 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.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• 2 years or more of school health nursing, pediatric nursing, home health, or public health experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Spanish language skills
• Valid NC Driver's License and reliable transportation

About This Position

Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Hybrid based on public school bell schedules

Hiring Range: 30.29-40.90

Market Range: 30.29 - 51.50

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/2/2026

What Makes Wake Great

Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.

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.