School Health Nursing Program Manager

Forsyth County, NC

$80K — $93K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
  • Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
  • Four years of Registered Nurse experience, including three years of supervisory experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification
  • Knowledge of public health administration and educational methods

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and implementation of the School Health program
  • Develop policies and procedures that adhere to educational regulations
  • Manage budget and contract responsibilities
  • Orient staff and assess training needs
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the school health initiatives

Benefits

  • Generous work schedule with weekends and evenings as needed
  • Impactful work in public health and community service
  • Opportunity to supervise and develop nursing staff
  • Engagement with local school systems
  • Professional development through coordinating training sessions
Full Job Description
Salary : $80,995.20 - $93,142.40 Annually
Location : 799 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 08904
Department: Public Health
Division: Community Health Services
Opening Date: 06/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

This position is responsible for the management and coordination of School Health Nursing Services provided to the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. School Health Nursing Services are provided through a contract with the school system and Public Health. This position provides direct supervision to four nursing supervisors and indirect supervision to 39 RNs/LPNs working in various school sites across Forsyth County.

Key Preference:
One year of School Health Nursing experience.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons.
Distinguishing Features

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and knowledge:

Considerable knowledge and skill in the administration and organization of a Public Health Nursing program.

Considerable knowledge of Public Health and/or School Health Nursing and supervision of staff and programs.

Possession of current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Considerable knowledge of the resources and organizations concerned with Public Health work in North Carolina, and current social and economic problems pertaining to Public Health.

Working knowledge of Public Health administration on the local level.

Working knowledge of educational methods and training techniques.

Working knowledge of State and Federal laws relating to Public Health.

Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the work of others and to present findings, comments, and opinions clearly and concisely in oral and/or written form.

Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.

Ability to plan and execute work effectively and to deal tactfully with the public and other health professionals.

Knowledge in public administration budget and contract principals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience which includes at least three years of nursing supervisory experience.

Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolinas by the N.C. Board of Nursing.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for part of the experience.

Must have a valid Driver's License.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leading, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the School Health program.

Development of policies and procedures that meet all state and local board of education regulations and statutes.

Budget and contract management.

Orienting staff and assessing training needs and facilitating activities to meet those needs.

Performs related work as required.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
  • Yes I understand and agree
  • No I do not agree

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Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a current unencumbered North Carolina Registered Nursing license?
  • Yes
  • No

04

How many years of experience do you have in School Health Nursing?
  • No Experience
  • 1 Year
  • 2 Years
  • 3 Years
  • 4 or More Years

05

How many years of experience do you have in the supervision of Nursing practice?
  • No Experience
  • 1 - 2 Years
  • 3 - 4 Years
  • 5 or More Years

06

Describe your level of proficiency in using MS Office business applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)?
  • No experience
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Expert

07

Do you have a current BLS CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you hold a national certification in School Health Nursing?
  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you have previous Public Health Nursing experience?
  • Yes
  • No

10

If you answered 'Yes' to the question above, how many years of experience do you have in Public Health Nursing?
  • No Experience
  • 1 - 3 Years
  • 4 - 5 Years
  • 6 or More Years

11

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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