Salary: $44,725.24 - $58,142.81 Annually
Location : 1235 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202302003
Department: Public Health Department
Division: School Health
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 73
Position Overview
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
This is a 10 month, 35 hours per week professional nursing position that provides primary, secondary and rehabilitative care to students in public schools, home and communities. This nurse practices independently and demonstrated autonomous decision-making skills. The primary purpose is to promote health and prevent disease in the school, home and community. This position serves to manage, consult, develop, execute and evaluate plans that impact student health.
Examples of Duties
The employee in this Public Health Nurse position will:

• Plan and manage the school health program in the schools assigned including the establishment and the evaluation component of school health services policies and procedures
• Provide assessment, planning and evaluation of the health services component of the school health program
• Provide or arrange for routine health assessments
• Assure mandated health related activities are completed
• Serve as coordinator of the health services program and provide nursing care
• Provide health education to students, staff and parents
• Manage the student health record
• Serve as liaison between student, parent, school personnel, physicians, hospitals and the Exceptional Children's Program as it relates to health issues and student health care plans

This position may require the nurse to provide contraception methods subject to appropriate training and staffing cross-coverage needs.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications - A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N.C. Board of Nursing.
Must be nationally certified in school health nursing or must be certified within three (3) years and demonstrate active pursuance toward certification.

• Eligibility:
• Certification Overview:

Preferred Experience: At least one year of school health nursing experience and at least one year of experience in a hospital type setting.
Individuals employed in a local Health Department without a B.S. Degree which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation or a Master's in Public Health, will be required to complete the "Introduction to Principles and Practices of Public Health Nursing" course within one year of employment as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Health Services Commission Rule.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at.
College transcripts, relevant certifications/licensures and verification of equivalent degree, if applicable, may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Public Health Human Resources, 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. If selected for the position, a formal transcript will be required within 30 days of hire.
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 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 judgment 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

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

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Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
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Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

02

Please provide your RN License number here:
03

Please indicate which of the following best describes your nursing education:

• Master's Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• No Degree or Diploma in Nursing

04

Indicate the length of your work experience as an RN (all related experience must be reflected on application):

• No RN work experience
• Less than 1 year of RN work experience
• 1 year but fewer than 2 years of RN work experience
• 2 years but fewer than 3 years of RN work experience
• 3 years but fewer than 4 years of RN work experience
• 4 years but fewer than 5 years of RN work experience
• More than 5 years of RN work experience

05

You will be required to use and maintain a personal vehicle to perform the field work associated with this job. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Have you uploaded your transcripts indicating the date in which a degree was awarded, as well as any relevant licensure or certification?

• Yes
• No

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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.

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• No

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