What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse (Certified) position at Wake County Public School System?
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
NURSE-CERTIFIED
WORKING TITLE
School Nurse
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Health and Crisis Prevention Services
LOCATION
River Oaks, Annex A, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
Classroom Teacher-Master's degree schedule (Not eligible for National Board pay)
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Identifies and treats health disorders among students, as well as provides instruction in the maintenance of
good health and disease prevention. Evaluates the physical conditions of students and refers students to the appropriate resources, as needed. Uses discretionary judgment and analysis when making decisions. Enhances the education process by modifying or removing health related barriers to learning and by promoting an optimal level of wellness for students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatments;
- Considerable knowledge of child growth and development;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services;
- Ability to comply with Wake County Public School Systems’ (WCPSS) confidentiality policies and procedures;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment;
- Ability to use advanced assessment skills in autonomous situations to make nursing judgments regarding complex student needs;
- Ability to pay attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy;
- Ability to provide direct treatment according to the individual student’s health care plan, as needed;
- Ability to perform medical responsibilities for individual students based on health care plan;
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
- Two years of experience in school health, pediatrics, public health or related nursing field.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- State of North Carolina Registered Nursing license;
- National Board Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) and certification by the American Nurses Association (ANA) or the Association of School Nurses (NASA);
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification;
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina
- requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in school health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, staff members of external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 30 pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/2023
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
