Forsyth County, NC
Public Health Nurse II (10 Month School Nurse)
Forsyth County, NC, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Salary :
$60,444.80 - $69,511.52 Annually
Location :
Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
07705
Department:
Public Health
Division:
Personal Health Services
Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for a Public Health Nurse II. This 10-month EC School Health Nurse position is responsible for enhancing the educational experience of students by removing or modifying health-related barriers to learning by providing specialized, professional level nursing care to participants in the School Health Program. This nurse works with children with special needs, and is responsible for assessing the children, formulating plans of care, carrying out these care plans, training staff members how to carry out the care plans, and providing on-going monitoring of the children's care. The goal is to provide the optimal education experience for the special needs child based on his/her needs and abilities. This is a 10-month position.
All Public Health School Nurses may be required to work 2-4 Saturday immunization clinics per year to increase vaccine compliance rates for students within the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and may be required to provide emergency response in the event of an emergent Public Health situation.
**10 month nurses will be off during the summer months and this time is unpaid.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs;
Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;
Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health;
Knowledge of available resources and organizations in the community;
Ability to record accurately the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions and;
Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information, and to maintain effective working relationships.Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience in specialty area; or
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in specialty area assigned.
Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Individuals hired without a rotation through a public health department as part of educational requirement will be required to complete Introduction to the Public Health Nursing course within one year of hire.
Drivers License is required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Checking and monitoring the immunization status of students;
Implementing emergency care plans and developing, teaching and monitoring plans of care for students with special health needs;
Teaching and monitoring school staff members in the daily administration and documentation of medications and;
Assist with staff education, vision/hearing screenings and other school nurse duties as assigned/needed and;
Assisting in the investigation and monitoring of communicable diseases in the assigned schools and other areas of Forsyth County.
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01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agreeNo I do not agree
02
Please select your highest level of completed education.
Some high schoolHigh School diploma or GEDSome college, training, or certificationsCompletion of a vocational programAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higher
03
Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience?
YesNo
04
Did you graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and do you have two years of professional nursing experience?
YesNo
05
Are you licensed to practice as a Registered nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing?
YesNo
06
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number?
07
Which best describes your experience as a professional nurse?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
08
What best describes your years of experience as a public health nurse?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
09
Which best describes your School Health experience?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
10
What best describes your pediatric nursing experience?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than than 2 years2 years less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
11
Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
Required Question
$60,444.80 - $69,511.52 Annually
Location :
Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
07705
Department:
Public Health
Division:
Personal Health Services
Opening Date:
10/24/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for a Public Health Nurse II. This 10-month EC School Health Nurse position is responsible for enhancing the educational experience of students by removing or modifying health-related barriers to learning by providing specialized, professional level nursing care to participants in the School Health Program. This nurse works with children with special needs, and is responsible for assessing the children, formulating plans of care, carrying out these care plans, training staff members how to carry out the care plans, and providing on-going monitoring of the children's care. The goal is to provide the optimal education experience for the special needs child based on his/her needs and abilities. This is a 10-month position.
All Public Health School Nurses may be required to work 2-4 Saturday immunization clinics per year to increase vaccine compliance rates for students within the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and may be required to provide emergency response in the event of an emergent Public Health situation.
**10 month nurses will be off during the summer months and this time is unpaid.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs;
Working knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices of public health;
Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health;
Knowledge of available resources and organizations in the community;
Ability to record accurately the services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees;
Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions and;
Ability to secure the cooperation of clients, to elicit needed information, and to maintain effective working relationships.Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience in specialty area; or
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in specialty area assigned.
Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Individuals hired without a rotation through a public health department as part of educational requirement will be required to complete Introduction to the Public Health Nursing course within one year of hire.
Drivers License is required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Checking and monitoring the immunization status of students;
Implementing emergency care plans and developing, teaching and monitoring plans of care for students with special health needs;
Teaching and monitoring school staff members in the daily administration and documentation of medications and;
Assist with staff education, vision/hearing screenings and other school nurse duties as assigned/needed and;
Assisting in the investigation and monitoring of communicable diseases in the assigned schools and other areas of Forsyth County.
Click to view information.
Click to view information.
These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits.
01
The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
Yes I understand and agreeNo I do not agree
02
Please select your highest level of completed education.
Some high schoolHigh School diploma or GEDSome college, training, or certificationsCompletion of a vocational programAssociate's degreeBachelor's degreeMaster's degree or higher
03
Did you graduate from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing which includes a public health nursing rotation and one year of professional nursing experience?
YesNo
04
Did you graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and do you have two years of professional nursing experience?
YesNo
05
Are you licensed to practice as a Registered nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing?
YesNo
06
If you answered yes to the previous question, what is your nursing license number?
07
Which best describes your experience as a professional nurse?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
08
What best describes your years of experience as a public health nurse?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
09
Which best describes your School Health experience?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
10
What best describes your pediatric nursing experience?
No experienceLess than 1 year1 year to less than than 2 years2 years less than 4 years4 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 8 years8 years or more
11
Do you have a valid driver's license?
YesNo
Required Question