Location: Kannapolis,NC, USA
Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, paid holidays paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) and part-time (16-24 hours per week on a rotating schedule) following the 10-month calendar school year. SUMMERS OFF!The school nurse assumes the role of provider of student health care, planner and coordinator of the school health program at assigned school(s), functioning independently and demonstrating autonomy in decision-making and practice.Primary Responsibilities:* Provides illness, injury assessment, planning, interventions and follow-up* Provides identification, assessment, planning, interviewing and evaluation of student health concerns* Maintains, evaluates and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students* Facilitates health promotion and disease prevention education and activities in the school setting* Provides case management for students with complex health needs* Initiates referrals to parents, school staff and, community, and facilitates follow-up for secured care* Serves as liaison between school/home and communitiesEducation/Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Degree in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation. Minimum of 3 years nursing experience. Experience in school health, public health, home health, emergency department or pediatrics preferred.License: A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Current CPR certification.Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:* General knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, 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, working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to healthcare, working knowledge of available resources and organizations* Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions* Accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions* Some ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of othersOur MissionTo improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.Our VisionWe envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.