School Health Nurse Specialist

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Job Information

Title:

School Health Nurse Specialist

Market Range:

HS18

Approved Date:

4/26/2021 12:09:47 PM

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

Job Code:

100644

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Nursing

Primary Purpose

Serves as clinical health specialty professional working with medically complex students. Provides consultation to  the Wake County Human Services (WCHS) school health services team. Serves as liaison between the WCHS school health program and Wake County Public School System Special Education Services. .  Assists with Emergency Shelter staffing and community events related to public health outbreaks or concerns.

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Provides specialty health expertise to school nurses, nurse supervisors, and school health program manager.  Improves procedural processes, obtains approvals, and remains abreast of new developments and policy requirements as related to specialty area such as diabetes or asthma.  Creates prevention plans to minimize health risks at school.  Works to achieve an optimal health state for each student by identifying and evaluating school health needs and policies. 

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25%

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Serves as school health nurse liaison between WCHS School Health Program and  WCPSS health services and WCPSS special education services.  Provides training on handling routine and urgent medical problems for educational staff, special education transportation services and/or preschool services.

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25%

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Provides ongoing staff development including orientation, competency testing and training consistent with individual and program needs, goals, and objectives.

3

20%

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Provides direct nursing services to assigned schools.

4

10%

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Participates in meetings, in-service trainings, and staff development events.

5

10%

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Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.

6

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

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Ensures own knowledge and understanding of the state and county regulations governing nursing practice and relevant specialty areas.  Obtains required continuing professional education and maintains required current licensures and certifications.

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Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

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Plans and manages projects that have significant impact on Work Group and Division results OR works as a technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Shares insights and analyses that inform new processes, and/or operational plans.

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Responsible for making improvements in processes, systems, or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.

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May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the Work Group.

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Requires advanced knowledge of the Work Group and Division typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree

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Two years of job-related experience

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North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse

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CPR

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AED

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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2 Years

School Health nursing working with medically complex students, pediatric nursing or public health nursing

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National School Nurse Certification

Within 2 Years

Or

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National certification in specialty area

Within 2 Years

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Ability to apply the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation with advanced expertise in the medically fragile school population.

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Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of management

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Communicates with clients, colleagues, and others through multiple channels including but not limited to email, video conferencing, and telehealth platforms.  Ability to communicate with clients from various cultures, backgrounds, belief systems, and languages when interpreters are available. 

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Ability to work well with children and families

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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.  Contributes nursing knowledge and expertise as a member of interdisciplinary teams; advocate for needed services and entitlements that promote and protect the health of a client and/or the medically fragile school population.

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Ability to plan and organize workload and multiple priorities daily

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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Knowledge of information technology

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Demonstrates high degree of adaptability and organizational skills

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Consulting

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of work to advise others across the organization on critical issues.

Crisis Management

Performs jobs in a manner that minimizes hazards to oneself, others, and the environment. Maintains a physical work environment that contributes to the well-being of others.

Customer Service

Balances interests of a variety of clients, and readily readjusts priorities to respond effectively to pressing and changing demands for information, advice and assistance.  Anticipates and meets the needs of clients; achieves quality end products; and commits to continuous improvement of services.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit's operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate and explain a variety of information

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X