Nurse Consultant II
State of North Carolina
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Job summary
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Regional School Health Nurse Consultant to serve as the primary resource for local health departments, hospitals, and schools in the region. You will assess student health needs and develop, implement, and evaluate school nursing and related health services to meet those needs.
As a staff member of the School Health Unit, you will conduct program assessment, planning, implementation, and quality assurance, provide
Qualifications
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: strong communication, both oral and written.
- Working knowledge of population-based health and public health principles.
- Understanding of local, state and federal laws and standards governing NC school health.
- Ability to collect and use data for program growth and evaluation.
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Program assessment, planning and development.
- Program implementation, monitoring and quality assurance.
- Clinical and program consultation.
- Coordination and collaboration.
- Training and resources development.
Skills
Education
Job description
Dept of Health and Human Services
Child and Family Well Being
Nurse Consultant II (NS)
60041079
MH17
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
The Regional School Health Nurse Consultant serves as the primary resource person for local health departments, hospitals, and school systems (public, private, charter and specialty schools) in the region for the assessment of student health needs and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of school nursing services and other health services related activities to meet these needs. School nursing/health services are directed toward all students including those with chronic illness and disabilities.
As staff in the School Health Unit, this consultant’s responsibilities include:
- Program assessment, planning and development.
- Program implementation, monitoring and quality assurance;
- Clinical and program consultation;
- Coordination and collaboration, and
- Training and resources development.
To accomplish its purpose, the position serves as part of the School, Adolescent and Child Health Unit and the Whole Child Health Section of Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW).
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Skilled in effective communication, both oral and written, demonstrated through writing samples and previous oral presentations.
- Working knowledge of population-based health and public health principles acquired through documented education and/or experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of local, state and federal laws, policies and standards, including NC Board of Nursing requirements that govern NC school health, acquired through experience as a school nurse or public health nurse.
- Skilled in collection and use of data as a basis for program growth and evaluation, demonstrated through previous experience with data based reporting or similar experience.
- Experience with technology and ability to effectively use common computer-based applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in daily work activities.
Unencumbered driver’s license for travel within region, to training events, and to Raleigh for 40% of position time.
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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