Auxiliary Public Health Nurse I

AUXILIARY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE I Job Description Application Deadline: 10/16/2026 Description The Henderson County Department of Public Health is accepting applications for one Auxiliary Public Health Nurse I – School Health Nurse Specialist positions. These positions will work with school personnel in assigned schools in administering and managing school health services.

This includes assessing the needs of the assigned school-age population, arranging or providing health-related training for school personnel, administering immunizations, and providing critical nurse care as needed. The School Health Nurse works primarily in assigned schools and the community and is supervised by the School Health Nurse Supervisor.

Schedule The Auxiliary Public Health Nurse will work as needed, typically within normal business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm), but could also include extended hours/weekends. Preferred schedule would be at least 2-3 days per week for an entire shift. This position is limited to less than 1,000 hours in a 12-month period and is not benefit eligible.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, principles, and techniques employed in the field of public health and related programs; understanding of best practices, safety standards, and therapeutic outcomes related to the specific area(s) of practice; working knowledge of current social and economic problems relating to public health, including health disparities; working knowledge of available resources and organizations; ability to deal tactfully with others and to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions; ability to work in partnership with patients and with other service providers to elicit needed information and to maintain effective working relationships; ability to accurately record services rendered and to interpret and explain records, reports and medical instructions; some ability to oversee the work of others; adequate computer skills to allow communication, patient record documentation, accessing information.

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish language skills desirable but not required. Required Minimum Training and Experience Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing; A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Pay Rate: $38.75 per hour (non-benefit eligible position) Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.

Position : 510998 Code : 5510-3 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : HEALTH Posting Start : 08/25/2026 MAXIMUM HOURLY RATE: $38.75 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc. Help/Feedback