Public Health Nurse II (School Health, 10-Month) en Forsyth County (NC), NC

About the Department

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse to join our team. This position is essential for providing comprehensive health services and promoting the health and well-being of our students within the school environment. As a key member of our school health team, you will play a vital role in delivering care, managing health conditions, and fostering a safe and healthy atmosphere for students. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing student outcomes and supporting the overall health initiatives of our schools.

This position is for a Public Health Nurse II (10-month School Health Nurse), which reports directly to their assigned school/s from their home; provides school health services to all age groups; provides health information/education to school staff as well as the students. School Health Nurses function autonomously within their assigned school/s but are also members of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health school health team. 

 All Forsyth County Public Health Nurses are required to work 1-2 Saturday/Thursday Evening immunization clinics per year to increase vaccine compliance rates for students within the Winston Salem Forsyth County School System. In addition, Public Health Nurses are expected to participate in at least one community health event, the Forsyth County annual flu clinic, and may be required to provide emergency response in the event of an emergent Public Health situation. 

**This position is a ten-month position with an unpaid eight-week break over the summer months. **

Position Duties

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Nursing Knowledge and Application: Considerable knowledge of and skill in nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques specific to public health and related programs, ensuring effective service delivery to students.

• Public Health Principles: Strong understanding of public health principles and practices, enabling the nurse to implement health initiatives and interventions effectively.

• Resource Coordination: Ability to identify, utilize, and coordinate available health resources and community organizations as needed to support student health initiatives.

• Social and Economic Awareness: Working knowledge of current social and economic issues affecting public health, allowing for informed responses to student and community health concerns.

• Leadership and Supervision: Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of other health staff, promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to deal tactfully with students, parents, and staff, exercising good judgment in assessing situations and making decisions.

• Client Cooperation and Communication: Ability to secure cooperation from clients, elicit pertinent information, and maintain effective working relationships for comprehensive health management.

• Accurate Record Keeping: Proficient in recording services rendered accurately, interpreting, and explaining medical records, reports, and instructions to ensure clear communication of health information.

• Team Collaboration: Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, fostering a team-oriented environment focused on student health and well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a four year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Nursing 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.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Other Qualifications

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver nursing care in accordance with public health principles and practices.

• Conduct health assessments and implement health initiatives tailored to student needs.

• Coordinate available health resources and collaborate with community organizations to enhance student health initiatives.

• Respond effectively to social and economic factors that may impact student health.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of health staff, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Exercise excellent interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and staff, ensuring effective communication and support.

• Maintain accurate records of health services provided and interpret medical information as needed.

• Collaborate with other school staff to establish a supportive and health-focused environment.