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DEPARTMENT:                                     Public Health Services

DATE POSTED:                                    August 1, 2024

CLOSING DATE:                                  Open until filled

HIRING RANGE:                                   $77,906.00-$105,126.00

POSITION NUMBER:                         40001142

JOB TYPE:                                            Full-Time

**THIS IS A 12-MONTH, FULL-TIME POSITION** 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This Public Health Nurse Supervisor position is employed in the School Health Program.  The position may be required to provide nursing services and support in other Public Health Medical Services Division clinics and community programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides onsite clinical and administrative supervision of a public health nurse team in the School Health Program;
• Coordinates and collaborates with other School Nurse Supervisors to mentor, organize, and direct staff in meeting program objectives and goals;
• Provides information to school nurses on rules, regulations, and expectations for the program as directed by Public Health, local, and state policies;
• Serves as a resource for all staff on all student health services questions;
• Strategizes with Public Health and school district staff to increase the district’s capacity to address student health and academic achievement;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Requires thorough knowledge and skill in applying principles and techniques employed in public health in general and in School Health in particular.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in day-to-day activities and be flexible and receptive to change in dealing with staff and agency needs, changing program requirements, and school populations.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others and to present findings, comments, and opinions clearly and concisely in oral and/or written form.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Ability to plan and execute work effectively and to deal tactfully with the public and other health professionals.
• Ability to record the services rendered accurately and interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instruction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of public health nursing supervision of staff and programs.
• Ability to act as a resource person for other supervisors and Public Health staff and other community agencies or individuals on School Health topics.

Master’s in Nursing and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and three years of Public Health nursing experience; or a Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of Public Health nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and four years of professional nursing experience three of which must have been in Public Health; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Requires license to practice as Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing; General Statutes of NC, Chapter 90, Article 9.