School Health Nurse Supervisor

Are you an experienced nurse seeking an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the lives of students, all while immersing yourself in the natural beauty of New Hanover County? New Hanover County is actively searching for a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to serve as a leader in the School Health area.  The ideal candidate not only possesses exceptional nursing skills but also demonstrates strong leadership qualities to oversee the school nursing staff and take charge of school health services. 

As part of our Public Health Department team, you will be responsible for training, overseeing, and assigning work to nurses serving in one or more New Hanover County public schools, ensuring access to training and education, monitoring student care, evaluating and supporting the school health program, and promoting a healthy school environment. We are specifically seeking individuals with a proven track record of nursing leadership, able to provide guidance and direction to new and experienced school nurse staff members, deliver impactful presentations, conduct thorough assessments of student health status and needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of health programs based on data. Join us in this role, where you will provide direct patient care, supervise nursing services and public health programs, and contribute to community outreach activities that promote public awareness of health issues. 

• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Supervises school health services which includes monitoring and providing patient care; ensuring compliance with applicable health program standards; auditing records; and ensuring quality and efficiency of services.
• Participates in planning and implementing disease prevention and wellness programs; collaborates with division manager on staff and program issues.
• Acts as a health department liaison to other healthcare providers and agencies.
• Performs community outreach and education.
• Inventories and ensures availability of healthcare supplies and educational materials.
• Collaborates with Community Partners to facilitate outreach events and Public Health clinical experience for students and interns.
• Provides skilled nursing procedures which may include the performance of specialized procedures and administering immunizations; dispensing, delivering or administering appropriate medications and vaccines; performing screening tests; and audits patient records for follow-up.
• Consults with the School Health Manager and collaborate with other supervisors to integrate, coordinate and prioritize public health nursing activities.
• Assures that safe, efficient and effective health services are provided in accordance with agency policies and procedures and program standards to include program chart audits.
• Develops prevention activities and provide community awareness educational programs on community preparedness.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work; 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options; 
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives; 
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!