What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a School Health Nurse!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? The Wake County Public Health School Health Program is looking for dedicated School Health Nurses to join our team and provide exceptional health services to 199 Wake County Public Schools.

Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Serve 2 schools, which may include preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools, ensuring students receive the care they need.
Schedule: Spend 2 days a week at one school and 3 days a week at the other, working 8-hour days, Monday through Friday, during regular school hours.

This school nurse position is full-time and year-round (12 months.)

Locations Available:
Eastern Wake: Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon
Northern Wake: Wake Forest, North Raleigh
Southwest Wake: Garner, Willow Springs
Northwest Wake: Morrisville

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, home health, or public health experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Spanish language skills
• Valid NC Driver’s License and reliable transportation

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
• Competent in delegation of nursing care to UAP’s
• 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 8/1/2025

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.

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