*School Health Nurse Specialist II (All Levels) - Guilford County, NC
Greensboro, NC
About the Job
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The School Nurse Specialist provides intermediate level professional nursing services in primary, preventive and rehabilitative care to individuals and staff in a public school or community setting. Work is performed independently but in collaboration with Nurse Services Supervisor or Nurse Services Manager.
Who is the School Nurse?- A registered nurse from the Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health with skills in public health, mental health, and pediatric nursing
- An advocate for your child’s health and safety
- A public health nurse who understands the health laws impacting children
- A nurse educator skilled in teaching students, their parents and school staff about health
The school nurse is part of a team of nurses within the Guilford County Department of Public Health that provides students with primary and preventive nursing care. As the health services expert in your child’s school, the school nurse takes a lead role in detecting and addressing health concerns, educating students and staff on health issues, and helping to manage the care of students with chronic illness and other special health care needs. The nurse supports student learning by working with the school, the parents, and the community
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The School Nurse Specialist II has acquired all competencies for the position. The position is performing in a lead role on a regular basis in school and community setting. The School Nurse Specialist II works closely with the Nurse Manager or Nurse Services Supervisor in the review of services and needs. Nurse provides input to school administrators pertaining to infectious/communicable diseases affecting the community. Work is distinguished at this level from the School Nurse Specialist I by regular lead roles and coordination/accountability of services provided during operations.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED
A copy of your transcript MUST be submitted with online application. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Please send transcripts to: Guilford County Public Health/HR, c/o Robin Reynolds, 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 or attach a copy to your online application.
NURSE LICENSURE REQUIRED
A copy of nursing licensure MUST be submitted with online application. Please make sure to attach a copy to your online application.
National Certification in School Nursing is REQUIRED within three years of employment.