Job Description
What You'll Be Doing The Wake County Health and Human Services School Health Program provides School Health Services for Wake County Public Schools. Each school nurses serves 2 schools which may be any combination of preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high schools. Nurses spend 2 days a week at one school and 3 days a week at the other school. School nurses work 8-hour days Monday through Friday and must be present in assigned schools during regular school hours. This school nurse will serve 2 schools in the Cary area. Responsibilities of the school nurse include: Nursing assessment Health care plan development and implementation\Training, delegation, and supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel Consultation with school staff regarding student health issues Case management/care coordination for students with chronic health conditions Vision rescreening, referral, and follow-up Attendance/participation in IEP/504 meetings for student's with identified medical needs at school Case finding students who may benefit from School Health Services Collaboration with school staff, physicians, families, and community partners to identify and secure services for families and students
NOTE :
Upon acceptance of employment, you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division (including School Health,) influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, and active support, and (ii) participation in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours. About Our Team At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing No specific experience required North Carolina Board of Nursing Licensed Registered Nurse CPR AED Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) 2 years or more of school health nursing, pediatric nursing or public health experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Spanish language skills How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to work well with children and families Adaptable, organized, self-motivated, reliable Ability to work independently as the only medical professional in the school Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with North Carolina Nursing Practice Act and Delegation Decision Tree Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and decision making skills Ability to plan and organize workload and juggle multiple priorities daily Knowledge and familiarity with Information Technology Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients Able to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues Agreeable to change Excellent nursing documentation skills Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups Familiarity with Google, Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel for data entry About This Position Location:
Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610 Employment Type:
Regular Work Schedule:
Hybrid/Remote based on assigned schools' instructional bell schedules Hiring Range:
29.55-39.90 Market Range:
29.55 - 50.24 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Posting Closing Date:
7:00 pm on 6/7/2026 What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement What Makes Wake Great Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County's FY2026 General Fund budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement 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. Apply Now Share Save Job
