Public Health Nurse II – School Health Nurse Specialist

April 2, 2024                                              

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Public Health Nurse II – School Health Nurse Specialist

Description

 Henderson County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one full-time Public Health Nurse II - School Health Nurse Specialist position.  The primary role of a School Health Nurse is to work with school personnel in assigned schools in designing, administering, and managing school health services.  This includes assessing the needs of the assigned school-age population, designing services, developing policies, protocols and procedures, arranging or providing health-related training for school personnel, and evaluating the school health program; administering immunizations, and providing critical nurse care as needed.  This is an advanced and specialized professional level of nursing requiring expertise and experience in school health, public health nursing, use of community resources and program development.  The School Health Nurse works primarily in assigned schools and the community. 

Schedule

The schedule is typically 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.  Alternate or additional hours (evening/weekend) may be required at times to meet agency, school, and/or public health response needs.

Qualifications

  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. 

Required Minimum Training and Experience

  Current N.C. Registered Nurse license and graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience.  Employee must pass the National Certification Examination for School Nurses within three years of employment, which requires a B.S. or higher in Nursing to be able to sit for the exam. Preferred Education: B.S. or higher in Nursing.

To Apply

• Submit a fully completed Henderson County application and college transcripts to Henderson County Health Dept. HR  via email at healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov, via fax at 828-697-4709, in person, or via mail to: Henderson County Department of Public Health 1200 Spartanburg Hwy, Suite 100 Hendersonville, NC 28792-5840.
• College transcripts are required, transcripts sent directly from a college or university can be sent to healthhr@hendersoncountync.gov.
• While cover letters and resumes are welcome, a resume alone will not be processed further, and an application that says, “see resume” will be considered incomplete and invalid. 
• Applications are available at the Henderson County Department of Public Health, including our website: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/health/page/employment  
• Pre-employment drug screen, driving history and criminal background checks (including screening against the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals), is required of finalist applicant.
• If a fully qualified PHN II is not available, we will consider hiring a PHN I in a work-against status. PHN I requires graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and a current N.C. Registered Nurse license.
• Applications and transcripts will be accepted through Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:30pm .

Salary Grade 79A          Anticipated Hiring Range: $59,280-$72,000 annually                                                          Benefit Eligible

(Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.)