Nurse Consultant II

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * Child and Family Well Being
** Job Classification Title
** Nurse Consultant II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * 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.
** Description of Work
** 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).
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Grade Range $64,211 - $105,949
**** Recruitment Range $64,211 - $92,144
** 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.

Management Preferences
* Master's Degree in Nursing or a closely related field
* Current National Certification in School Nursing
* Five years' experience as a school nurse
* Work experience in a Local Education Agency and/or Local Health Department as a school nurse supervisor
** Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date
**** Position is funded in part through federal funds
***
* Physical Requirements:

** Unencumbered driver's license for travel within region, to training events, and to Raleigh for 40% of position time.
** About The Division of Child and Family Well-Being:
**** 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.
** Compensation & Benefits:
** 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…