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School Health Registered Nurse (Tiered… at Wake County · Raleigh
Skills
Job Description
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.
We have vacancies for school nurse in the following areas of Wake County: 1. Morrisville and 2. North Raleigh. The school
nurse will serve 2 schools in one of these two areas.
These school nurse positions are full-time and year-round (12 months.)
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
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 PositionLocation: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Hybrid based on public school bell schedules
Hiring Range: 30.29-40.90
Market Range: 30.29 - 51.50
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/2/2026
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s [**FY2027 General Fund**](https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/budget-management-services/fiscal-year-2027-adopted-budget) budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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.