JOB
* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*
**Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity
Work against candidates will also be considered for this position
This is an advanced specialized professional nursing position that coordinates the school health program in a large region of the county. It involves providing oversight of several school nurses (up to eleven) and the outcomes for a geographical section of the county that encompasses up to 30 schools. The Team Lead provides primary, secondary and rehabilitative care to students in public schools, homes and communities. This nurse practices independently and demonstrates autonomous decision-making skills. The primary purpose is to promote health and prevent disease in the school, home and community. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
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Serve to manage, consult, develop, execute and evaluate plans that impact student health programmatically.
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Actively involved in policy development and oversees its application in a significant portion of the county.
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Counsel, evaluate and manage a team of nurses.
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Develop and coordinate quality improvement activities for the School Health Services component of the School Health program.
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Monitor and participate in the investigation of disease outbreaks within each school.
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Serve as health care consultant for school personnel, school nurses, students and parents.
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Orient new public health school nurses and monitors progress during their professional development.
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Serve as a liaison between the Health Department and school system.
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Provide case management for students with complex health issues.
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Implement policies that govern the health care of children with special needs.
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Teach, monitor and oversee unlicensed school personnel that provide health care procedures at school.
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Provide or coordinate health education services for students.
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Make home visits as needed.
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Collaborate with community agencies to provide resources for students and their families through serving on committees, task forces, etc.
This position may require the nurse to provide contraception methods subject to appropriate training staffing cross-coverage needs.
Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Considerable knowledge of and skill in the application of nursing theory, practices, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs.
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General knowledge of and ability to apply the principles and practices of public health including epidemiology and law.
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Working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health.
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Working knowledge of available resources and organizations.
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Ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and in making decisions.
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Ability to secure the cooperation of clients to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to record accurately services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports, and medical instructions.
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Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide oversight of the work of others. Must be competent in triage abilities.
Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.
Inquiries about this job posting should be directed to Department of Public Health Human Resources.
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCDPH complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. CCDPH does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.
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