SALARY RANGE: $58,203 -$116,168 (Typical Hiring Range: $58,203 – $63,953)
WORK LOCATION: Washington County Health Department and Washington County School District
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-time
OPEN DATE: July 15, 2025 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
DESCRIPTION:
The Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department’s mission is to promote and protect the health of all the citizens in its three county districts; to protect the environment; to provide for an assessment and response to health problems affecting the well-being of the people of Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. We seek the support of the people of all counties in our endeavors to provide better health services for the communities we serve.
The professional school health nurse is responsible for assisting the Lead School Nurse in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating school health services within the context of the Washington County School District guidelines. The school nurse serves in the roles as coordinator, case manager/direct care provider, collaborator/advocate, educator and counselor for Washington County School District. An annual performance evaluation is conducted by the Lead School Nurse and the Deputy Health Director of the Washington County Health Department. As part of the work evaluation, professional growth goals are set. A mid-year review is performed by the Regional Nurse Consultant to provide assurance that work is on target.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience including one year of Public Health Nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are interested in applying for this position, send a completed PD107 (State Employment Application) to:
Attention: Courtney Pierce
MTW District Health Department
198 NC Hwy 45N
Plymouth, NC 2796
Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health Department is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER