Public Health Nurse II - School Health Nurse 118000716
Cumberland County
- Fayetteville, NC
- $60,408-78,531 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equityWork against candidates will also be considered for this positionThis is a 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 DutiesThe employee in this Public Health Nurse position will:
- 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
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