Public Health Nurse III (School Health Team Leader) bei Forsyth County (NC), NC
Forsyth County (NC), NC · Winston-Salem, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
Forsyth county Department of Public Health is looking to hire a Public Health Nurse III - School Health Team Leader! This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of students within our school district. If you are passionate about nursing, enjoy mentoring peers, and are committed to fostering the health of children in our schools, we encourage you to apply for this meaningful position. Additionally, your role will involve contributing to policy review and development, as well as program audits, helping to shape the standards of care provided in our schools. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students!
The Public Health Nurse III - School Health Team Leader is responsible for conducting comprehensive health assessments, developing and implementing personalized care plans, and collaborating with school staff, parents, and community agencies to address student health needs effectively. This role also includes mentoring new hires, leading annual in-service training for school nursing staff, and participating in policy development and program audits to ensure adherence to best practices in school health. A well-qualified applicant will find this position appealing due to its opportunity for professional growth, the chance to make a significant impact on student health and well-being, and the collaborative environment that fosters innovation and support among peers. Additionally, the role offers the satisfaction of shaping health practices within the school system while maintaining a work-life balance with a full-time, 12-month schedule. |
This role requires the use of a personal vehicle for travel between schools; mileage reimbursement is provided for work-related travel. When performing home visits, employees may utilize a county car for travel.
Position Duties
A well-qualified applicant shall have the following 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
Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, school health nursing practice.
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 judgement 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or
Masters in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or
Graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Driver's License required.
Other Qualifications
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Expertise: Provide guidance in school health nursing practices to ensure a tailored approach to the specific health needs of students and staff.
- Mentorship: Develop and deliver an annual in-service training presentation for school nurses, covering current nursing techniques and relevant topics in school health. Ensure all nurses are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care.
- Orientation/Support for New Hires: Assist the nursing supervisor team in onboarding and mentoring new hires, providing in-school orientation/preceptorship to foster confidence and competency in their roles.
- Collaboration and Policy Development: Attend biannual meetings with school health supervisors and regional school nurse consultants to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring adherence to best practices and current guidelines.
- Comprehensive Health Assessments and Care Plans: Serve as an assigned nurse in 2-3 schools, conducting assessments of children's health needs, creating care plans, and working closely with parents and staff to effectively address these needs.
- Quality Assurance and Improvement: Assist the school health leadership team with policy reviews, guideline maintenance, and program audits, ensuring adaptability to emerging health challenges and trends.
- Maintaining a specific license such as a driver's license in good standing, without a lapse or loss of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform the duties assigned to the position.
