What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health School Nurse position at Catawba County Government?
As a nurse, would you like to make a direct difference in the lives of children? Does being an essential part of a team leading to a child's success fit your life's mission? Are you an energetic nurse with lots of self-initiative who can communicate with a diverse population in a fast-paced environment? Catawba County Public Health is recruiting for a Public Health School Nurse who will work with a multidisciplinary team and provide direct, high-quality nursing services in assigned schools in Catawba County. A School Health Nurse should be a person who enjoys children and can work at ease with ages 5-18. Another must-have attribute of a School Nurse is to be comfortable being the "go-to" person in a school setting for all things health-related.
The anticipated hiring range for a School Nurse is $55,601.16 - $62,000.00
Employees in permanent school nurse positions work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the school year, with potential opportunities for time taken off on some non-school days/school vacation days and the student’s summer break.
- Provide nursing services in assigned schools
- Provide case management services
- Coordinate screenings
- Initiate referrals and follow-up as needed
- Provide health education and community outreach
- Participate in team meetings
- Complete assessments, care plans, and other paperwork regularly
- Under the Public Health umbrella, you will work in an outcome-based organization and have other clinic and administrative duties.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associates degree from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing.
- School Nurses who do not possess a BSN degree must be committed to obtaining this degree within a specified time upon employment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record and own transportation
- Nursing experience with children ages 5-18
- Capacity to multi-task in an energetic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working well within a team
- Ability to work independently, with a high level of responsibility
- Flexibility
- Strong organizational skills
- Comfort level in providing presentations/public speaking
- Knowledge of available medical and community resources
- This position is considered Medium Work, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as well as the ability to carry, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
Salary : $61,779
Public Health Educator I
Caldwell County Government -
Lenoir, NC
