What You’ll Be Doing
The Wake County Health and Human Services School
Health Program provides School Health Services for 199 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
position is full-time, year-round, and will serve
schools in the North Raleigh/Wake Forest 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
About This Position
Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Hybrid-based on bell schedules of assigned schools
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 9/5/2025
What Makes Wake Great
Equal Opportunity Statement
Background Check Statement
Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state,
with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications
such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County
allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners,
who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs
over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees
and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities,
a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
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.