Job Description
Wake County Public School System
Overview:
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
NURSE-NONCERTIFIED
WORKING TITLE
School Nurse
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Health and Crisis Prevention Services
LOCATION
River Oaks, Annex A, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 26
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Identifies and treats health disorders among students, as well as provides instruction in the maintenance of
good health and disease prevention. Evaluates the physical conditions of students and refers students to the appropriate resources, as needed. Uses discretionary judgment and analysis when making decisions. Enhances the education process by modifying or removing health related barriers to learning and by promoting an optimal level of wellness for students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatments;
- Considerable knowledge of child growth and development;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services;
- Ability to comply with Wake County Public School Systems (WCPSS) confidentiality policies and procedures;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment;
- Ability to use advanced assessment skills in autonomous situations to make nursing judgments regarding complex student needs;
- Ability to pay attention to detail and have a high level of accuracy;
- Ability to provide direct treatment according to the individual student s health care plan, as needed;
- Ability to perform medical responsibilities for individual students based on health care plan;
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or un
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